Is Nightingale completely free?

The download package listed here is free to grab, and the license is marked as Free. Note that the developers also sell the game on Steam, and supporting them there is the best way to fund future updates. The pre-installed build we tested runs standalone without a storefront launcher.

How do I install Nightingale?

Extract the game folder to a location excluded from your antivirus, install the required apps from the Redist or _CommonRedist folder, then launch Nightingale.exe as administrator. The full step-by-step process is documented in the Installation Guide.txt inside the game files.

What are the system requirements for Nightingale?

You need a 64-bit processor and OS, Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel Core i5-8600, 16 GB RAM, a GeForce RTX 2060 Super or Radeon RX 5700XT, DirectX 12, a broadband connection, and 70 GB of available storage.

Is this the latest version of Nightingale?

Yes. This build is v0.8.2a.355117 with build ID 22204097, and the game version was confirmed up to date at the time of writing. The content was last modified Sep 07, 2026.

Can I play Nightingale on Steam Deck?

Steam Deck is listed as unsupported, and our quick test confirmed it is not a comfortable experience. Controller support is also only partial, so we recommend playing on a desktop PC with mouse and keyboard.