.TACTICS File Extension

Age of Empires Tactics File

Developer World's Edge, Tantalus Media, and Forgotten Empire
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What is a TACTICS file?

A TACTICS file is a game data file used by Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, a real-time strategy game. It defines how units react in specific situations, when they attack, or how they strategically interact with the environment. Examples of information TACTICS files contain include unit behavior, strategy triggers, or tactical scenarios.

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Screenshot of a .tactics file in Microsoft Visual Studio Code 1.1
TACTICS file open in Microsoft Visual Studio Code 1.1

TACTICS files are bundled with the game's assets and are used during gameplay to control elements, such as artificial intelligence (AI) behavior in skirmish modes, player objectives in campaigns, and strategy execution in specific maps. Advanced users, typically modders, sometimes modify these files to create custom scenarios or gameplay behavior.

How to open a TACTICS file

TACTICS files are not meant to be opened. Instead, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition automatically loads the information in the TACTICS file.

You can also open and view TACTICS files with any text or code editor, such as Microsoft Notepad or Microsoft Visual Studio Code. Remember that editing TACTICS files incorrectly may cause the game to behave unexpectedly or fail to load specific content.

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