Having been developed for over 3 years, it greatly increases the stability of AoK, both in single- and multiplayer. We recommend using version 1.0c if you intend to play against familiar opponents using IP, LAN, Hamachi, and Voobly.ĭownload version 1.0c in your correct language (from the AoKH blacksmith).Īn unofficial patch for Age of Kings, the Userpatch fixes an incredible amount of bugs and enhances the game in many ways, such as widescreen support, a colour fix for Windows 7 and newer, to just name a few. These changes are undocumented, and the Readme included with the patch is from version 1.0b. The latest patch for AoK officially released by Ensemble Studios is version 1.0c, which fixes various bugs from version 1.0b. Patches for versions 1.0a, 1.0b, 1.0d (unofficial) and 1.0e (unofficial) have been released in the past, although their current availability is scarce and none of them is being used online anymore. On GameRanger, you’ll find mostly 1.0c games, but also plenty of games using version 1.0. However, with Voobly, it doesn’t matter what version you use: they’re all converted into the same “Voobly patch” based on 1.0e.
This means a game where some players are using version 1.0 and other players are using version 1.0c cannot be launched. Contentsįor obvious reasons of compatibility, all players in a game must be using the same version of AoK.
The information below pertains specifically to The Conquerors Expansion, although everything besides the patch information is relevant to Age of Kings as well. Alternatively, you can purchase the game on Steam. If you intend to play against public (anonymous) opponents, you will need, at a minimum, patch 1.0c, a multiplayer client, and an internet connection which allows AoK data traffic.
Due to the lack of an official matchmaking service, however, several additional configurations to your game and your connection are necessary before you can play online. Like any real-time strategy game, Age of Empires II is best experienced online.
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