*UPDATE: Mac Support via Codeweavers* Journey to Playing on Mac

[Axiem]

Hello --

I've attempted, and have seen other members, attempting to play on Mac. I myself have tested with Parallels, and have seen others testing with Whisky to no success.

I'm attempting now using CrossOver which seems to be giving promising results: I can at least get the game to launch before it errors out, and it's providing an error log of the issue.

For those Mac-gamers, perhaps we can troubleshoot this:

Entire error code attached, but first lines read:
"Unhandled exception: illegal instruction in 64-bit code (0x000001400d8b57)."

I've tried emulating both as Windows 10 and 11. Any suggestions would be appreciated, trying to evaluate if CrossOver is going to be a good solution to playing AOM.

Attached link to full error code.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EhgFFhv09LnE1FAxo8MUOk4LtCNPdoU_/view?usp=sharing

Thanks in advance!


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Update:

- Confirmed game is on GeForce and does work. Max resolution appears to be 1920x1080

[Axiem]

Have attempted the following guides on the emulated Windows machine while operating parallels. Have not attempt yet for CrossOver:

1) https://steamcommunity.com/app/3115590/discussions/0/4509876314629030355/

2) https://steamcommunity.com/app/3115590/discussions/0/4509876314628587714/

3) https://www.reddit.com/r/AgeofMythology/comments/1e1nswd/game_not_launching/?share_id=lot9sl-ZNCubpY8-f_3E1&utm_content=1&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1

Tried it with Parallels and couldn't get it to work. Pressing Play button does makes it look like launching, then 3 seconds later it fails out. Couldn't find any work arounds. No error codes or feedback.

No success yet.

[Sipher]

I mean...its your fault for buying an overpriced Mac, since everyone knows that no game is compatible on it :D

[Zef]

Cant you use proton on mac?

[Axiem]

Originally posted by Sipher:

I mean...its your fault for buying an overpriced Mac, since everyone knows that no game is compatible on it :D

Once you go Mac, you never go back!

:)

Most games are compatible, which is why this is curious. AOM Extended Edition Works. All the Age of Empire games work. Just this one doesn't.

Originally posted by Zef:

Cant you use proton on mac?

I haven't tested this -- will look at it next. Any pointers?

[Axiem]

Does anyone know if the game is on Geforce Now? As part of Nvidia deal, it was supposed to support all future Microsoft titles.... haven't heard anything about it yet.

Anyone with it able to confirm?

[Axiem]

Originally posted by Zef:

Cant you use proton on mac?

Tested the following:

- SteamPlay / Proton doesn't appear to be enabled currently on Steam, only for Linux if what I'm reading is correct;

- In Library, I loaded non-steam games and listed AOM:Retold;

- It attempts to launch through CrossOver with the same error as before; doesn't affect launching other Age Games though;

[Axiem]

Update:

- Confirmed game is on GeForce and does work. Max resolution appears to be 1920x1080

[Axiem]

Update from Codeweavers:

Hello,

Thanks for reaching out to us with your issue. We are aware of this bug and we are working on a fix. Because the game is still brand new, we are still investigating the problem. As of right now there is no workaround that we know about. I will attach your ticket to the bug report so that you will be notified when a fix is found. Let me know if you have any questions about that.

Regards,
Codeweavers Support


Good news for Mac -- they currently support all the other AOE and AOM games, so with some luck Codeweavers will work soon.

[HarryFonda]

Hopefully they'll fix it, I really wanna play this game, but my Windows laptop is much weaker than my Mac

[scar]

Originally posted by Axiem:

Update from Codeweavers:

Hello,

Thanks for reaching out to us with your issue. We are aware of this bug and we are working on a fix. Because the game is still brand new, we are still investigating the problem. As of right now there is no workaround that we know about. I will attach your ticket to the bug report so that you will be notified when a fix is found. Let me know if you have any questions about that.

Regards,
Codeweavers Support


Good news for Mac -- they currently support all the other AOE and AOM games, so with some luck Codeweavers will work soon.

Please let us know when u guys fix it on crossover too

[Axiem]

Latest update:

Hello,

As of right now I don't have an estimation. We are hopeful that it can be fixed shortly, but I can't make any guarantees as of right now as we are still working on finding a fix that works.

Regards,
Codeweavers Support

[Axiem]

If you would also like to request support for AOM Retold, you can do so here:

https://www.codeweavers.com/compatibility/crossover/forum/Age_of_Mythology_Retold

and if you already own Crossovers, you can open a ticket here:

https://www.codeweavers.com/support/tickets/enter/

They've at least updated to add the game to their list of games monitored, so it is on their radar. Some more folks posting I'm sure would be appreciated.

They also launched a new tool, Crossovers Preview, which I've tested with as well, but unfortunately same error.

[Tanagram]

lmao @ the salty non-mac owner who tried to ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ the mac owner about games not working, not realizing theyre repeating a point from like 10+ years ago and that modern macs are perfectly capable of handling a lot of games, most really.

this game is just some sort of rushed out effort because some deadline was looming because of investors or something. this is simply not a product that was made with love, care, and dedication.

[Axiem]

A hopeful update: some users are reporting being able to get it to work with the newest OS (Sequoia) which is in the Beta OS program for Mac, and will be launching September 16 2024.

Following support provided by other users:

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I used the config from there which works for me. This has to be opened from the browser.

My steps I have done:

Install macOS Sequoia Beta
Install latest Crossover Preview
Install a new Bottle based on this config.
Install AoM Retold (I have the Steam version)
Should work now. Except the multiplayer.
BR, irii

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However, I was still unable to launch, but a new error at least:

"There was an issue starting the renderer due to an error:

Missing Feature: Resource Binding Tier2

Please check your graphics driver is up to date and y our machine meets the minimum requirements."

Any suggestions? Appreciate the help!

[Axiem]

Okay I Manually Update Visual C++ Redistributables, then restarted computer and it worked! Confirmed now working on Mac via Codeweavers with OS Sequoia and M1