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Welcome to the ''Battle for Wesnoth'' downloads page. The BfW project team officially releases the source code and builds for Windows, OS X, OpenPandora, and various Linux distributions. Torrents are unofficial.
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Welcome to the ''Battle for Wesnoth'' downloads page. The BfW project team officially releases the source code and builds for Windows, macOS, and various Linux distributions. Torrents are unofficial.
  
 
If the latest binaries are not currently available for your OS, please check back in a few days to see if they have been placed here. Packagers have been informed of the release, please be patient.  In the meantime, read the [[FAQ#A_new_version_is_out.2C_but_where_is_the_download_for_.5BWindows.2C_Mac_OS_X.2C_etc..5D.3F|FAQ]].
 
If the latest binaries are not currently available for your OS, please check back in a few days to see if they have been placed here. Packagers have been informed of the release, please be patient.  In the meantime, read the [[FAQ#A_new_version_is_out.2C_but_where_is_the_download_for_.5BWindows.2C_Mac_OS_X.2C_etc..5D.3F|FAQ]].
  
Wesnoth is also available for OS X from [http://brew.sh/ Homebrew] and [http://www.macports.org/ Macports]. Macports carries only the stable version. Homebrew carries stable release, development release, and can also build the "bleeding edge" master branch.
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Wesnoth is also available for OS X from [http://brew.sh/ Homebrew] and [http://www.macports.org/ Macports]. Macports carries only the stable version. Homebrew carries stable releases, development releases, and can also build the "bleeding edge" master branch from the [[WesnothRepository|Git repository]].
 
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== Stable (1.12 branch) ==
 
== Stable (1.12 branch) ==
The stable files are meant to be used as a stable and rather balanced version of the game. Each version of the 1.12 branch is compatible to each other.
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<b>1.12.x</b> is the current stable branch. These releases are recommended for most players, as they provide a well-tested and balanced game experience with only occasional bug-fix updates. Each version of this branch is compatible with each other. The online player community for it is also the largest and the add-ons server has a vast selection of content.
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Version <b>1.12.x</b> is the latest stable version. This version is recommended for most players since the 1.12 online multiplayer community is very large and the user-made campaign server has a robust content selection.
 
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==== Source code ====
 
==== Source code ====
 
* [[CompilingWesnoth|Compiling Guide]] - How to compile the source code
 
* [[CompilingWesnoth|Compiling Guide]] - How to compile the source code
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==== Miscellaneous ====
 
==== Miscellaneous ====
 
* [http://www.wesnoth.org/wiki/Download_Xdeltas#Stable_Version_1.12.x Xdelta for the source code]
 
* [http://www.wesnoth.org/wiki/Download_Xdeltas#Stable_Version_1.12.x Xdelta for the source code]
* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/wesnoth/files/ SourceForge page for current and all previous versions]
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* [https://sourceforge.net/projects/wesnoth/files/ SourceForge page for current and all previous versions]
  
 
== Development (1.13 branch) ==
 
== Development (1.13 branch) ==
Version 1.13.x is the latest development version, boasting new exciting features. However, there may be occasional bugs or performance problems in the development versions since heavy changes are taking place all the time. For balanced and stable gaming, it is recommended you use the latest version of the 1.12.x branch. This version is recommended for coders and campaign developers, as well as those who want to preview the future of Wesnoth. People familiar with version control systems and compiling can follow the latest development by checking [[WesnothRepository]].
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<b>1.13.x</b> is the current development branch, boasting new exciting features. However, there may be occasional bugs or performance problems in these releases. Content creators, coders, and players who want to preview the future of Wesnoth may be interested in checking out our work in this branch.
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People familiar with version control systems and building the game from source may be interested in following Wesnoth development more closely using the [[WesnothRepository|Git repository]] instead.
  
 
==== Source code ====
 
==== Source code ====
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==== Miscellaneous ====
 
==== Miscellaneous ====
 
* [[Download_Xdeltas#Development_Version_1.13.x|Xdelta for the source code]]
 
* [[Download_Xdeltas#Development_Version_1.13.x|Xdelta for the source code]]
* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/wesnoth/files/ SourceForge page for current and all previous versions]
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* [https://sourceforge.net/projects/wesnoth/files/ SourceForge page for current and all previous versions]
* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/wesnoth/files/unofficial/Mac%20Compile%20Stuff/wesnoth_compile_mac_1.13.zip/download MacCompileStuff for 1.13]
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* [https://sourceforge.net/projects/wesnoth/files/unofficial/Mac%20Compile%20Stuff/wesnoth_compile_mac_1.13.zip/download MacCompileStuff for 1.13]
  
 
== License ==
 
== License ==

Revision as of 03:01, 12 August 2017

Welcome to the Battle for Wesnoth downloads page. The BfW project team officially releases the source code and builds for Windows, macOS, and various Linux distributions. Torrents are unofficial.

If the latest binaries are not currently available for your OS, please check back in a few days to see if they have been placed here. Packagers have been informed of the release, please be patient. In the meantime, read the FAQ.

Wesnoth is also available for OS X from Homebrew and Macports. Macports carries only the stable version. Homebrew carries stable releases, development releases, and can also build the "bleeding edge" master branch from the Git repository.

Stable (1.12 branch)

1.12.x is the current stable branch. These releases are recommended for most players, as they provide a well-tested and balanced game experience with only occasional bug-fix updates. Each version of this branch is compatible with each other. The online player community for it is also the largest and the add-ons server has a vast selection of content.

Source code

Windows (10 1903 and later, 64-bit only)

macOS (10.12 and later)

Source code

GNU/Linux

  • There are binaries for many different GNU/Linux distributions. Not all are always up to date with the current release. Please have a look at the Linux binary page for more information about the binaries for your distribution.

Miscellaneous

Development (1.13 branch)

1.13.x is the current development branch, boasting new exciting features. However, there may be occasional bugs or performance problems in these releases. Content creators, coders, and players who want to preview the future of Wesnoth may be interested in checking out our work in this branch.

People familiar with version control systems and building the game from source may be interested in following Wesnoth development more closely using the Git repository instead.

Source code

Windows (10 1903 and later)

macOS (10.12 and later)

Source code

GNU/Linux

  • There are binaries for many different GNU/Linux distributions. Not all are always up to date with the current release. Please have a look at the Linux binary page for more information about the binaries for your distribution.

Miscellaneous

License

Main article: Wesnoth:Copyrights

This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2, as published by the Free Software Foundation.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but without any warranty; without even the implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

UMC Editor

This is available with Wesnoth 1.9.x and greater (including Wesnoth 1.12.x). Details and installation steps can be found at: http://eclipse.wesnoth.org

See also