Red Eclipse 2 is a free and open-source first-person shooter game that is available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Red Eclipse 2 on Void Linux.
Before we start with the installation process, ensure that your Void Linux is up to date. For that, run the following command in the terminal:
sudo xbps-install -Su
We will install Red Eclipse 2 by downloading its official package from https://redeclipse.net/. Follow these steps to download and install Red Eclipse 2:
Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T from the keyboard.
Download Red Eclipse 2 package:
wget https://redeclipse.net/files/REdEclipse_2.0.zip
Extract the downloaded package:
unzip REdEclipse_2.0.zip
Rename the extracted folder:
mv REdEclipse_* redeclipse
Move the extracted folder to /usr/share/games:
sudo mv redeclipse /usr/share/games/
Create a symlink for the executable:
sudo ln -s /usr/share/games/redeclipse/redeclipse /usr/bin/redeclipse
Red Eclipse 2 is now installed on your Void Linux. You can launch it by running the following command in the terminal:
redeclipse
Alternatively, you can launch it from the applications menu or by creating a desktop shortcut.
In this tutorial, we have explained how to install Red Eclipse 2 on Void Linux. Follow the steps carefully, and you will have the game up and running in no time. Enjoy playing!
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