Zero-K is a free, open-source, real-time strategy (RTS) game that offers a unique gaming experience to its users. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Zero-K on POP! OS Latest.
Before we start the installation process, we need to install some dependencies that are required by Zero-K.
To install the dependencies, open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T and run the following command:
sudo apt-get install libopenal-dev libgl1-mesa-dev libglew-dev libfreetype6-dev libxcursor-dev libxinerama-dev libxi-dev libxrandr-dev libxss-dev libxxf86vm-dev
To download and install Zero-K on your system, follow the steps given below:
Open your web browser and go to the Zero-K website.
Click on the "Download" button on the home page.
Scroll down to the "Linux" section, and click on "64-bit (generic)" to download the latest version of Zero-K for Linux.
Note: The filename may vary according to the version you are downloading.
After the download is complete, extract the downloaded archive to a directory of your choice.
Note: To extract the archive, you can use the file manager or run the command
tar -xvf zerok-x.x.x.x.tar.xzin the terminal.
Change your current directory to the extracted directory using the cd command.
Run the Zero-K binary by executing the following command:
./Zero-K.sh
This will launch the Zero-K game.
Note: If you encounter any errors during the installation or execution process, please check the Zero-K website for troubleshooting tips or seek assistance on their forums.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Zero-K on your POP! OS Latest machine. Now, you can launch the game and start playing. Enjoy!
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