Six simple steps

Start your next story
in the galaxy tonight.

SWG Evolve is free to play. Your forum account grants game access, while the Evolve launcher downloads and maintains the complete client for you.

Create your account

Installation

From here to the stars.

Create your account, download the launcher, and let it handle the complete client installation. No existing Star Wars Galaxies installation is required.

  1. 01

    Create your account

    You must create an account on the Evolve forums before you can access the game.

    Create account
  2. 02

    Download the installer

    Use the 64-bit SWG: Evolve installer to set up the launcher and download the complete game client. You do not need an existing copy of Star Wars Galaxies. If you play on other SWG servers, install Evolve in a separate location.

    Download x64 installer
  3. 03

    Install and patch

    Run the installer, choose a dedicated location for Evolve, and open the launcher. It will install and patch the game in that location.

  4. 04

    Launch the game

    When installation and patching are complete, the Play button will appear. Select Play to launch the game and enter the galaxy.

  5. 05

    Join the official Discord

    Optional

    Optional, but recommended. Join Discord to meet the community, follow development, and get help from players and staff.

    Join Discord
  6. 06

    Verify your account

    After creating your forum account and joining Discord, connect your Discord account to receive the correct community roles. Complete this step after joining the server.

    Sync account

Before you install

Use the official Evolve instructions.

Keep Evolve in its own folder, separate from any other SWG server installations. Visit the forums if you need troubleshooting help or updated announcements.

Need a hand?

The community has done this before.

If a patch stalls, an antivirus warning appears, or you are unsure where a file belongs, ask before guessing. Players and staff can help you get from install to character creation.