# Villager Priority Cannot Be Disabled in Large Gateways

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**Category:** AoM - Report a Bug\
**Created:** [July 16, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/villager-priority-cannot-be-disabled-in-large-gateways/287680 "2026-07-16T16:31:01Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 16, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/villager-priority-cannot-be-disabled-in-large-gateways/287680/1 "2026-07-16T16:31:01Z")

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## Game Version: Standard
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## Build Number: v100.19.17020.0 (606844R)
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## Platform: Steam
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## Operating System: Windows 11

> ## Issue:

Even when disabled in the game’s settings, the Villager Priority system and UI element remains active during the Large Gateways of the story mode of Arena of the Gods.

> ### Repro Steps:

1. Disable the “Allow Villager Priority” setting from the main menu.
2. Load up one of the Large Gateway levels in the story mode of Arena of the Gods.
3. Observe that the Villager Priority system is still active during these missions.