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Finally, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, with ranked multiplayer support, totally maxed out on iPad, native. Look at this ridiculous map. Units everywhere. Absolute chaos. The iPad handles it fine. This is what I wanted when the Mac version came out. Open my iPad, launch AoE and play...

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Kahris4 days ago

Want AoE on your iPad? AgePad’s source and full setup guide are on GitHub. Bring your own Steam copy of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Build on your Mac, add your own game and Steam files, then sign and install it on your iPad. NO game files or Steam software are included in the repository or public download.

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Kahris4 days ago

The build: the Mac game already runs native Apple silicon code. The iPad can execute that code too. AgePad supplies those missing interfaces: windows, input, graphics and audio compatibility, plus touch controls, Apple Pencil support and the iPad app lifecycle. The existing Mac game supplies the engine and Metal renderer. Valve’s own Steam client engine runs inside the app using files from your installation, handling sign-in and ownership. I used Codex extensively for the compatibility layer, debugging and tests. This is a developer preview. Skirmishes, save/load, Steam sign-in and offline play have been tested on an M2 iPad Pro. Full online matches, including ranked, mouse input, longer sessions and other iPads still need verification. Anyway, my travel iPad now has Age of Empires on it. There goes the flight.

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sawaiz4 days ago

Could you add Apple Vision Pro support. If I get to play AOE as God…. On a fixed map I can walk around on… I’m excited!

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Team Respawn4 days ago

Isn't this just the benchmark video?

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Charlemagne4 days ago

Holy shit, portable CBA is finally here

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Mike4 days ago

holy fuck I'm about to become an ipad kid

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James Futhey4 days ago

Neat. I probably own 6 copies of this on cd-rom, but not the macOS port, I'll probably pick that up when it goes on sale.

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anime.radio4 days ago

can you do age of mythology: titans also🙏

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Martin4 days ago

Not worth it. You cant play crossplatform. Is a shame because Mac Native Aoe2 runs GREAT.

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h44mzaa3 days ago

This is crazy, nice work!

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joaohrs24 days ago

Android possible?

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Thomas Vaughn3 days ago

Kinda wild seeing those old PC games from back in the day make a comeback on tablets now. Guess some things never really get old.

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Dreszczowy.base.eth3 days ago

Dope

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Sawyer Austin3 days ago

Impressive they got all that running smooth on iPad. Takes some serious optimization.

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𝕬𝖑𝖕𝖍𝖆 𝕷𝖊𝖌𝖎𝖔𝖓 🕋4 days ago

Awesome!!!

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Boards4 days ago

Chances of getting banned on Steam for using this?

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e4kr4 days ago

finally, my m4 was waiting for this

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gua_s ( 🤖 , 🧮 )3 days ago

omg I need this

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h4 days ago

Can you do it on android too?

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DukePureEgg (David)4 days ago

Can we get some AoE3 love? Even the company basiclly ignores the game for console, so I’d love to play that game on mobile

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Michael Tesar3 days ago

bro this game was build for pentium cpus with 166mhz, ofc it runs buttery smooth on ipads

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Kris Puckett3 days ago

@arjunblj Incredible. Need that Battle for middle earth 2 next lol.

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Pilot · engineer4 days ago

my iPad would uninstall if i tried mangonel fights on touch

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Crypto Pickup3 days ago

Wild what you can do on your phone now

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Peter Copu4 days ago

This is very very cool

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