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AOE: The Rise of Rome Release Date

The Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome will be released on November 5, 1998.The Expansion Pack introduces new units and civilizations into the same basic look and...

July 1998 keeps moving, and today the headline is simple: AOE: The Rise of Rome Release Date. The Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome will be released on November 5, 1998.The Expansion Pack introduces new units and civilizations into the same basic look and feel of the original.

New units will include the Armored Elephant, Scythe Chariot, Slinger, Camel Riders and a Fire Galley. Keep an eye on the Age of Empires Web site for news on this upcoming release. For PC players watching every demo, patch, driver and announcement right now, this is one more thing to keep on the board.