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Step-by-step installation guide for Until Dawn (v1.08.132155) on Windows 10/11 PC & macOS Desktop. Learn how to unpack, verify permissions, apply updates, and launch without errors.
How to Install Until Dawn (v1.08.132155): Download the full desktop archive from the verified mirror below, extract the files to a clean directory using 7-Zip, WinRAR, or Keka, install any bundled runtime dependencies, and launch with administrator privileges.
xattr -cr on macOS) so false-positive heuristics do not block offline activation files.C:\Program Files or cloud-synced OneDrive folders._CommonRedist.More Until Dawn Resources: System Requirements | Crash & Error Fixes | Patch Notes
When backing up user profiles, presets, or local save data between a Windows Desktop workstation and a MacBook Pro/Studio for Until Dawn (v1.08.132155), check these default desktop directories:
| Desktop Platform | Default User Data / Config / Preset Directory | Backup & Migration Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 / 11 (x64) | %APPDATA%\{Until_Dawn}\ or %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\{Until_Dawn}\ | Back up this folder before installing a newer version or resetting preferences. |
| macOS (Apple Silicon M1–M4 / Intel) | ~/Library/Application Support/Until_Dawn/ & ~/Library/Preferences/ | Use Cmd + Shift + G in Finder to open hidden Library paths directly. |
Yes. The download on this page is listed under a Free license at version v1.08.132155. If you want to support the developers, the game is also sold on Steam, and we link to the official store page for that purpose.
Extract the 57.2 GB archive into a folder excluded from your antivirus or Defender, install the required apps from the Redist or _CommonRedist folder, then launch the game as administrator. A full Installation Guide.txt ships inside the game files and covers the compatibility settings step by step.
In our testing, stalls on the loading screen usually trace back to an incomplete extraction or a missing runtime. Re-extract the archive with real-time scanning disabled and install the legacy DirectX runtimes, then relaunch as administrator. Also note that the first launch compiles shaders, which can take several minutes and looks like a freeze.
Yes. Controller support is listed as Full, and we had no issues using a standard gamepad without remapping. Keyboard and mouse bindings are also available.
No. Steam Deck compatibility for this title is listed as Unsupported, so handheld play is not recommended for this build.
Step-by-step setup process
Minimum specifications needed
Pre-installed direct download links, no installer or license keys needed.
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