In this tutorial, I will show you how to play Rise of Kingdoms PC whether you are on a Windows or Mac computer.
For this, we will use an emulator to simulate your mobile and thus gain in performance and play with better graphics. I chose to use the BlueStacks emulator which is the most secure and the most powerful for this game. Download Rise of Kingdoms on PC
Install an Android emulator for Rise of Kingdoms
As mentioned above, we will install an Android emulator to play Rise of Kingdoms PC. Note that if you are on iOS, you will be able to retrieve your game on the Android emulator. (see below)
First, go to this download page to download the game and emulator.
Once the emulator is installed and the Android engine is running, you will need to set up your Google account (just like when setting up a new phone).
Use the Google account with which you have your saved games to retrieve them.
Install and play Rise of Kingdoms PC
Once you have finished setting up your Google account, close the Google Play tab and click on theRise of Kingdoms icon (on the emulator's homepage). This will take you to its Google Play page to download it.
When you are on the page, click on the "Install" button which will start the download of Rise of Kingdoms PC.
And that's it! Rise of Kingdoms is installed on your computer and all you have to do is click on open to play! (either on Windows or Mac)
I advise you to read now our tips to optimize RoK on BlueStacks.
Recovering mobile progress on PC
You probably have a game already well underway on your phone, so we'll look at getting your progress back on PC. This also works from iOS to Android.
So to do this, click on your in-game avatar and then click on Settings:
Then click on Account.
Finally, click on Switch which will allow you to retrieve your progress through Google or Facebook. Be careful, you must have done this but by clicking on the Link button on your mobile before making a Switch on the emulator.
And now you have all the cards in your hand to play Rise of Kingdoms PC and conquer all the Kingdoms!
If you encounter a problem during the installation, do not hesitate to leave a comment or to consult our guide to optimize BlueStacks. 😉
FAQ: Installing Rise of Kingdoms on PC
Installing an Android emulator for RoK: is it legal?
It is perfectly fine to download an Android emulator for RoK that complies with security and data protection laws. In our guide, we use Bluestacks which is one of the most popular Android emulators, and definitely one of the most secure for Windows or Mac. You sync your Google account and access your downloaded applications as if you were on your Android phone! In other words, the emulator is used to simulate your phone. So it's totally legal.
What are the minimum system requirements to play Rise of Kingdoms on PC?
To play Rise of Kingdom on PC with the Bluestacks 4 emulator, the minimum system requirements are as follows
- Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 (or higher) or Mac OS ;
- Processor: Intel and AMD;
- RAM: at least 4 GB ;
- HDD: 5 GB of available disk space;
- Up-to-date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.
Here are the recommended system requirements to optimize your Rise of Kingdoms experience:
- Operating system: Windows 10 or Mac OS Sierra ;
- Processor: Intel Core i5 with virtualization extension enabled in BIOS;
- Graphics card: Intel/Nvidia/ATI ;
- RAM: 6 GB or more ;
- HDD: SSD (or fusion) ;
- Up-to-date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.
Can I transfer my Rise of Kingdoms account from iOS to Android?
There is no cross-platform version of the mobile game Rise of Kingdoms as such. However, it is possible to synchronise your account between Android and iOS via a Facebook connection. To play on a computer, you will need to download the Android emulator Bluestacks. Then, even if you started the game on your iPhone or iPad, by connecting via Facebook, you will find your progress.
What are the differences between the PC and mobile versions of the game?
The gameplay is exactly the same as you play the same game, with the same account. However, when you play on your PC with the Bluestacks emulator, you will be able to set many options. If your configuration allows it, you can obtain an exceptional graphic quality and enjoy an excellent gaming experience. Note that the keyboard and mouse can be used on the PC version for more comfort.
