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0 A.D.

Free and open-source RTS game of ancient warfare

Version 0.28.0 · by Wildfire Games

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Official site: play0ad.com

About 0 A.D.

0 A.D. is a free, open-source real-time strategy game of ancient warfare. Build your economy, train armies, and command one of fifteen historical civilizations including Athenians, Romans, Carthaginians, Han Chinese, Mauryas, and more.

The game combines city building, resource management, diplomacy, and large-scale battles with infantry, cavalry, siege engines, and naval combat. It includes skirmish and multiplayer gameplay, map editor tooling, and mod support (.pyromod).

Windows installer details: per-user NSIS installer (Unicode), default install path in LocalAppData, and silent installation with /S.

How to install 0 A.D.

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install 0-a-d
  4. Open 0 A.D. once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is 0 A.D. free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to play0ad.com, the developer's official site, where 0 A.D. is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of 0 A.D.?

The version listed here is 0.28.0, published /Date(1787. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install 0 A.D. from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install 0-a-d. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is 0 A.D. safe?

0 A.D. downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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