# Installation ## - Downloading: - To install the game, head to [Evolved Perfect World / Downloads](https://evolvedpw.com/downloads). - There will be several links to download the game.  - We Recommend <ins><span style="color:#1890ff">**Google Drive**</span></ins> as it is the fastest generally speaking. - After clicking on <ins><span style="color:#1890ff">**Google Drive**</span></ins> link, it should open up another browser tab. - Look for the download icon  top right of the page. > Note: That the full game installation file is usually few patches behind the latest update. So, you'll need to update your game before you can start playing. ## - Installation: - After Downloading the game files, it should come in a <ins><span style="color:#1890ff">**.ZIP**</span></ins> file. - Extract the files using programs such as <ins><span style="color:#1890ff">**Winrar**</span></ins> or <ins><span style="color:#1890ff">**7-zip**</span></ins> >- If you are on Windows 10/11 - You are able to extract the files without need additional programs. Simply by <ins><span style="color:#1890ff">**Right Clicking**</span></ins> on the file and selecting <ins><span style="color:#1890ff">**Extract All**</span></ins>. > - Next, Open the extracted file and Run <ins><span style="color:#1890ff">**Evolved PWI**</span></ins>.  - Select a language, and processed with the installation process (should be self explanatory). - During the installation process, you will get multiple pop-up installation. * Direct-X * Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 (x86) * Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 (x64) All 3 of them are required for the game to run. A reboot may be required after installation. ## - Updating: - After installing the game, head to your <ins><span style="color:#1890ff">**Desktop**</span></ins> and click on the <ins><span style="color:#1890ff">**Evolved PWI**</span></ins> icon.  - The game will prompt you to update itself to the latest version.  > Note: updating the game via the patcher.exe (launcher) is slower than downloading the latest patch from the website and updating it manually. >> But, we recommend updating the game automatically via the patcher to avoid issues. - Once fully updated, you are able to play the game !