3.8.6 ENGINE VERSION
Overview
This article contains information on how to install ans start CRYENGINE from Steam and how to install SDK package from other sources (prior to Steam).
If you want to install plugins for your digital content creation package, like 3dsMax or Maya, please use CryToolsInstaller.
System Requirements
Your PC and its System Requirements?
Check the following system requirements. Your PC MUST meet at least the minimum spec. before you install CRYENGINE EaaS through Steam.
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Up to Date Drivers
NOTE: Make sure that you have the most up to date sound card driver installed on your PC
Installing CRYENGINE through Steam
You will need a Steam account, if you don’t have a Steam account then go to Steam and register for an account.
Already have a Steam account? then login as per usual.
- Search for CRYENGINE under [search the store]
- Under Buy CRYENGINE Subscription Plan select a subscription plan that suits your needs
- Follow the on-screen instructions, installation doesn’t take long and normally requires no configuration changes or setting-up of your PC
Up to Date Versions of CRYENGINE
NOTE: When running CRYENGINE through Steam you will always have the most up to date version of the ENGINE.
For more information about Steam, Steam support and the various licence agreements that apply to the CRYENGINE product through Steam please follow the links below;
In case you downloaded the SDK using Steam, the required DirectX and Visual C++ runtimes will be installed automatically when the application is first launched. However, it is advisable to update your graphics card drivers if you encounter problems.
Additional Software Requirements (for CRYENGINE 3.5 and 3.6)
Extracting the SDK (versions prior to May 2014)
Running the Evaluation Version