Launching in windowed mode

  • Game Version: v.100.17.22308.0

  • Build Number: 4811060R

  • Platform: Steam

  • Operating System: Windows 10

Issue:

Note: I am using translation services to write this post since I am French and my level of English is crap. Sorry.

From the closed beta and the stress test period to the pre-release version (early release), the game launches in windowed mode. See example image. The game displays in the right left side every time you launch it. The rest of the window is not visible since it touches the edges of the screen but the game works correctly.

Trigger Event:

When launching the game without any particular option or change.
The problem is present during all launches even after the 2024-08-31T22:00:00Z update.

Repro Steps:

  1. Star the game
  2. Waiting the lauching
  3. The “bugged” window opens

Other infos:

Simple resolution: change the display mode to windowed in the options. You can then move the window to place it correctly in the center and see the entierty game. Feasable after the first launch if you were able to go in the settings with the keyboard shortcuts.

This is an issue in AOE3 as well and seems engine related.
A faster resolution is by hitting ALT+Enter twice. Which forces it to window mode, and then back to full screen.

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