How to Install Red Eclipse 2 on Manjaro

Red Eclipse 2 is a popular multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) game that is available for Linux, Windows, and macOS. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install it on Manjaro Linux.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding to the installation process, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• A stable internet connection
• Administrator rights (sudo)
• A modern GPU (NVIDIA or AMD graphics preferred)

Step 1: Update System

The first step is to update the system to the latest version by running the following commands in the terminal:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Red Eclipse 2 requires several dependencies to run on Manjaro Linux. Install these dependencies using the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu git sdl2 sdl2_ttf sdl2_image openal glew cmake

Step 3: Clone Red Eclipse 2

After installing the dependencies, use the following command to clone Red Eclipse 2 repository from Github:

git clone https://github.com/redeclipse/base.git

Step 4: Build and Install Red Eclipse 2

Navigate to the cloned repository directory using the following command:

cd base/source

Then, build and install Red Eclipse 2 using the following commands:

cmake .
make
sudo make install

Step 5: Start Red Eclipse 2

Finally, launch Red Eclipse 2 using the following command:

redeclipse

If you encounter any issues, try running the game with administrative privileges using the following command:

sudo redeclipse

Conclusion

That’s all you need to do to install Red Eclipse 2 on your Manjaro system. You can now enjoy playing this amazing multiplayer FPS game with your friends. If you face any issues, refer to the official Red Eclipse 2 documentation for more information.

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