If you already own one and have a low-powered system, e.g. The rest of this page refers to older disk-based versions of the game. Generally, this is the preferred way to play Rise of Nations on modern systems.
Multiplayer and other online features are now based on Steam.
: Rise of Nations on Steam! Developed by SkyBox Labs and published by Microsoft, Rise of Nations: Extended Edition boasts improved graphics, runs on Windows 7/8.1, and includes the Thrones & Patriots expansion.