How to Install Zero-K on OpenBSD

Zero-K is an open source real-time strategy game that can be installed on OpenBSD systems. The following tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Zero-K on OpenBSD using the package manager.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process, make sure your OpenBSD system is up to date. You can update the system and packages by running the following commands:

sudo pkg_update -v

Steps to Install Zero-K

  1. First, you need to install some dependencies that are necessary for running Zero-K. Run the following command in the terminal:

    sudo pkg_add SDL2 SDL2_image SDL2_ttf glew
    

    This will install the required dependencies.

  2. Now, it's time to get the Zero-K package. You can download the package from the Zero-K website or by using the following command in the terminal:

    sudo pkg_add zero-k
    
  3. Once the package is installed, you can launch the game by running the following command:

    zero-k
    

    This will launch the game, and you can start playing!

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have covered the steps to install Zero-K on OpenBSD using the package manager. With just a few simple commands, you can install and launch Zero-K on your OpenBSD system. Enjoy the game!

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