Age of Empires: all version differences
4 documented differences between the releases of Age of Empires, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | The Rise of Rome | v1.0a | v1.0c | Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bug fix | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
-
ContentThe Rise of Rome
The Rise of Rome adds the Romans, Palmyrans, Macedonians and Carthaginians, five new units, four random map types and a larger map size.1
-
GameplayThe Rise of Rome
The expansion also brings unit queuing, double-click selection of all units of one type and a population limit above 50 in multiplayer, and new music replaces the original score.1
-
Bug fixv1.0av1.0c
Patch 1.0a fixed unit bumping and Town Center exploits; 1.0c added an idle-villager hotkey, rebalanced Shang and Phoenician villagers and fixed several multiplayer bugs.2
-
GraphicsDefinitive Edition
The Definitive Edition adds 4K support, overhauled graphics, a remastered soundtrack, Xbox Live multiplayer and better pathfinding.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13