Verified Early Access Builds

Downloads & Dedicated Hosting

Direct standalone client downloads and headless dedicated server packages. Current verified release: v2026.10.28.2037. Standalone, DRM-free.

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Primary Game Client

Windows Client

Full playable PC game. Includes Vulkan renderer, audio system, terrain streamer, Jolt physics, all 6 vehicles, and multiplayer connectivity.

Format: ZIP Archive (Direct)

Architecture: Windows x86_64

DRM Status: None • Standalone

Build: v2026.10.28.2037

Download Client (.zip)

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Dedicated Server

Linux Server

Headless dedicated server binary for Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, Proxmox, Docker). Automatically connects and broadcasts to the central master server.

Format: TAR.GZ Archive

Architecture: Linux x86_64

Mode: Headless / No GUI

Build: v2026.10.28.2037

Download Linux Server (.tar.gz)

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Dedicated Server

Windows Server

Host persistent matches directly on Windows. Supports local LAN discovery, automated UPnP negotiation, and master server registration.

Format: ZIP Archive

Architecture: Windows x86_64

Mode: Console / Headless

Build: v2026.10.28.2037

Download Windows Server (.zip)

LATEST BUILD

Version 2026.10.28.2037 Highlights

Published for Windows & Dedicated Linux Platforms

🌊 Hydrodynamics

Interactive Ocean Wakes

Dynamic surface wakes, shoreline foam, and vessel buoyancy simulation across multi-cascade FFT ocean water.

🐺 Fauna & Wildlife

Autonomous Animal AI

Elk, wolves, and roaming wildlife managers with pack navigation, herd instincts, and dedicated server synchronization.

💀 Nocturnal Pressure

Progression Horde Scaling

Night horde wave intensity, tracking range, and sensory perception dynamically scale based on active survivor technology tiers.

🎯 Ballistics & Optics

Picture-in-Picture Scopes

Collimated red-dot reticles, peripheral optic shading, and modular weapon attachments (optics, suppressors, grips).

🛠️ Engineering & Physics

Vehicle Shunting & Wrecks

Vehicles properly deflect debris, push abandoned chassis, and create scorched wreck impact zones with procedural scrap.

🏡 World Architecture

Furnished Settlement Houses

Multi-storey Swedish timber houses with lootable cupboards, walkable stairs, and dynamic window sunlight penetration.

Dedicated Server Tooling

One-Click Server Deployment Scripts

Select your platform below and copy the ready-to-run automation snippet to deploy a 24/7 dedicated game server.

File: /etc/systemd/system/vainec-server.service

[Unit]
Description=Vainec Dedicated Game Server
After=network.target

[Service]
Type=simple
User=vainec
WorkingDirectory=/opt/vainec-server
ExecStart=/opt/vainec-server/Vainec.x86_64 --headless
Restart=on-failure
RestartSec=5s
LimitNOFILE=65536

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

File: docker-compose.yml

services:
  vainec-server:
    image: debian:13-slim
    container_name: vainec-server
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "27015:27015/udp"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/opt/vainec-server/data
    working_dir: /opt/vainec-server
    command: ["./Vainec.x86_64", "--headless"]

File: Start-VainecServer.ps1

# Start Vainec Dedicated Server in background
Write-Host "Starting Vainec Dedicated Server..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
Start-Process -FilePath ".\Vainec.exe" -ArgumentList "--headless" -NoNewWindow
Write-Host "Server broadcasting to central master directory..." -ForegroundColor Green

Hardware Guidelines

System Specifications

Component	Client Minimum	Client Recommended	Dedicated Server
OS	Windows 10 64-bit	Windows 11 64-bit	Debian 12/13, Ubuntu, Proxmox, Win64
Processor	Intel Core i5-4460 / Ryzen 3 1200	Intel Core i7-8700K / Ryzen 5 5600X	2 vCPU Cores
Memory	8 GB RAM	16 GB RAM	512 MB – 1 GB RAM idle
Graphics	Vulkan 1.2+ (GTX 1060 / RX 580)	RTX 2070 / RX 6700 XT or higher	Headless (No GPU required)
Network	Broadband Internet	Low-latency fiber connection	UDP Port 27015 (ENet) port-forwarded