Overview

Downloads

Use the same release guidance the README gives: GitHub Releases first, stable builds for players, and caution around the in-progress v6 branch.

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The upstream README sends users straight to the GitHub releases page, and that is still the safest place to pick up LocalGen builds:

The releases section on this site mirrors the timeline and links back to those download pages, so you can compare versions before committing to one.

Choose the right branch on purpose

The README also contains an important warning: the master branch is the active v6 rewrite and is not the same thing as a finished end-user release.

  • If you want something proven and historically downloadable, start with GitHub Releases.
  • If you want to help test the future Qt direction, follow master / v6.x and expect active development.

Stable vs preview builds

For most players

Start with the latest stable GitHub release if you want the smoothest path from download to first match.

For testers and contributors

Use preview or development releases when you want:

  • the newest gameplay or bot features
  • newer map or replay behavior
  • early access to UI, tooling, and platform changes

Version lines explained

  • v6 / master — the active Qt rewrite and the main direction of the project
  • v5.x — the maintenance line behind many historical and older stable downloads

Platform notes

  • Newer development work is oriented around Qt-based cross-platform support.
  • Historical releases were often built in Windows-first environments.
  • Some older release notes explicitly recommend Wine for running Windows-targeted builds on Linux or macOS.

Before you launch an older build

Several historical releases mention bundled fonts such as Quicksand or Freestyle Script. If a release note tells you to install a font from the package, follow that instruction before launching.

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