How to Install Zero-K on Arch Linux

Zero-K is an open-source real-time strategy game that runs on various platforms. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Zero-K on your Arch Linux system.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Zero-K requires several dependencies to run. You can install them by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S sdl2 sdl2_image sdl2_mixer sdl2_ttf curl

Step 2: Download Zero-K

Next, you will need to download the Zero-K archive from the official website. You can do this by running the following command:

curl -o Zero-K.zip https://zero-k.info/Installer/Download

Step 3: Extract the Archive

Once the download is complete, you can extract the archive by running the following command:

unzip Zero-K.zip -d Zero-K

This will create a new directory called "Zero-K" that contains the extracted files.

Step 4: Run Zero-K

To run Zero-K, navigate to the "Zero-K" directory and execute the "Zero-K.sh" script:

cd Zero-K
./Zero-K.sh

This will launch the Zero-K game.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Zero-K on your Arch Linux system. You can now enjoy playing this fantastic real-time strategy game. Happy gaming!

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