Age of Empires 2 - how multiplayer works
Age of Empires 2 is still a cult game among strategists. And especially the multiplayer mode inspires at LAN parties. We'll explain how to get the game online with ease.
Age of Empires 2 in multiplayer - no problem with Hamachi
Old games in particular no longer work as well on modern computers as they used to. You can remedy this with additional programs. In the case of Age of Empires and multiplayer, that's Hamachi.
- Download Hamachi from our download page.
- After installation, create a new own network by clicking on "Network" and then the corresponding menu item. Alternatively, you can also join an existing network.
- In any case, your teammates must be on the same network as you.
- Now you have to make sure that Age of Empires 2 also uses your Hamachi IP.
Network setting for Age of Empires 2
To do this, open the Control Panel and here the "Network and Sharing Center".
- Open the "Adapter Settings".
- In the menu bar - make it visible by pressing the [ALT] key - select "Advanced" and "Advanced Settings".
- If Hamachi has been installed correctly, you will find it as an option in the "Adapters and bindings" tab under "Connections".
- Click on Hamachi and use the green arrows to move it to the first position.
- If you save the changes with a click on OK, Age of Empires 2 should use the Hamachi IP.
- You can then use Age of Empires' LAN mode over the Internet and conduct exciting online battles.
Each nation has its own strengths and weaknesses, but certain groups are particularly distinguished in the struggle for world domination. We'll introduce you to some of the strongest races in Age of Empires 2 that will help you dominate your multiplayer battles.