Install and Run World Machine

Install and Run World Machine

Windows 10+ · macOS · Linux · Native application

Getting up and running takes just a couple of minutes. If you haven't grabbed the installer yet, start on the download page.

  1. 1

    Download the installer

    Use the button on the download page to grab the latest World Machine Basic installer.

  2. 2

    Run the installer

    Double-click the downloaded file and follow the prompts. World Machine installs like any other native application.

  3. 3

    Launch World Machine

    Open World Machine from your system's app launcher or desktop shortcut. The Basic Edition is ready to use right away. No activation required.

System requirements

World Machine runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Minimum requirements

  • Windows 10 or later
  • macOS 13.3 Ventura or later
  • Linux with glibc 2.34 or newer (Ubuntu 22.04, RHEL/Rocky 9)

Recommended specifications

  • Modern AMD or Intel CPU: quad-core with AVX2 support
  • Dedicated AMD or NVIDIA GPU
  • 16 GB system RAM minimum

Get started

The Basic Edition ships with examples and other content to help you build your first worlds. Ready to go further? Purchase a license for high-resolution worlds, faster build times, tiled asset export, and early access to upcoming features.

Download World Machine Basic