This guide is to help you run Age of History 3 natively on Linux without any compatibility issues. We will achieve this by creating a shell script that will convert the .exe file into a Java executable, allowing you to run the game seamlessly.
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How to Run the Game on Linux
Prerequisites: Before we begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:
- Unzip utility
- Java Development Kit (JDK)
Creating a Shell Script:
- Navigate to the game’s installation directory.
- Create a shell script with the following content:
#!/bin/sh
unzip -qq aoh3.exe -d jarfiles
jar --create --file aoc3.jar --manifest jarfiles/META-INF/MANIFEST.MF -C ./jarfiles/ .
rm -r jarfiles
- Make the script executable by running
chmod +x script_name.sh. - Execute the script.
Editing Game Launch Options:
- Open Steam and right-click on Age of History 3.
- Select ‘Properties…’.
- In the ‘Launch Options’ field, paste the following command:
java -jar aoc3.jar # %command%
- Save the changes and launch the game. The game should now run without any issues.
After Game Updates: It’s important to note that you will need to rerun the shell script after each game update. This ensures that the game files remain compatible with the native Linux environment.
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