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|Master|[](https://github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/actions/workflows/ci-main.yml?query=branch%3Amaster)|
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|1.18|[](https://github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/actions/workflows/ci-main.yml?query=branch%3A1.18)|
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About
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**The Battle for Wesnoth** is an Open Source, turn-based tactical strategy game with a high fantasy theme, featuring both singleplayer and online/hotseat multiplayer combat. Fight a desperate battle to reclaim the throne of Wesnoth, search for the key to immortality, or take part in any number of other adventures.
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Community
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The official Battle for Wesnoth Forums:
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<https://forums.wesnoth.org/>
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Discord:
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<https://discord.gg/battleforwesnoth>
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IRC:
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<https://wiki.wesnoth.org/Support#IRC>
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Mastodon:
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<https://fosstodon.org/@wesnoth>
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Steam forums:
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<https://steamcommunity.com/app/599390/discussions/>
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Features
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* A variety of different campaigns, each with their own tactical challenges, emotionally charged story, and multiple difficulty levels.
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* A detailed world and storytelling with hundreds of sprites, animations, and characters.
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* Many different unit skills and traits across several factions.
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* A map editor with multiple tools, hundreds types of terrain, and the ability for you to save and share maps with others. Create your own scenarios/battles for near infinite replayability.
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* Highly moddable, allowing a wide array of community created map packs, eras, and entire campaigns.
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* Online and local multiplayer gameplay to play with friends, strangers, or against the AI.
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* Changeable settings for base gameplay, with nearly limitless options for different hotkey configurations.
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* Beautifully composed playlist that captures the era and grandiosity of this lore-filled high-fantasy world.
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Installing
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Wesnoth can be played on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and can be installed using:
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* [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/599390/Battle_for_Wesnoth/) (all)
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* [itch.io](https://wesnoth.itch.io/battle-for-wesnoth) (Windows and macOS)
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* The [macOS App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-battle-for-wesnoth/id1450738104)
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* standalone installers on [SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/projects/wesnoth/files/) (Windows and macOS)
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* [Flatpak](https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.wesnoth.Wesnoth) (Linux)
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Additionally, third-party ports are available for [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/battle-for-wesnoth/id575852062) and [Android](https://sourceforge.net/projects/wesnoth-on-android/files/). Both ports are currently unmaintained.
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To build the game from source, see [INSTALL](/INSTALL.md) for instructions.
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Contributing
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Wesnoth is most in need of skilled C++ developers (C++14 and later), however there are things that nearly anyone can help with:
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* Simple tasks in C++.
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* The Lua and WML used for content scripting.
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* Python used by various external tools.
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* Even play testing and giving feedback on updated campaigns!
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Additionally, Wesnoth lacks art for a variety of unit animations - anyone who would be interested in lending a hand in updating existing unit sprites or creating animations should take a look at the [Art Contributions](https://forums.wesnoth.org/viewforum.php?f=9) forum as well as contact our current art director.
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See also: [CONTRIBUTING](/CONTRIBUTING.md)
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For any questions, the best place to start is to simply join Wesnoth's forums, Discord, or IRC and start asking!
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Donations
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Donations can be sent via [Software in the Public Interest](https://www.spi-inc.org/projects/wesnoth/), [Liberapay](https://liberapay.com/Wesnoth), as well as when downloading through itch.io. All money donated is used to pay for project expenses such as server rent and art commissions, and is very much appreciated.
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License
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All source code is licensed under the GNU GPL v2+. Most art and music is also licensed under the GNU GPL v2+, however new contributions are now licensed under the Creative Commons BY-SA v4.0. For more detailed information on Wesnoth's licensing, see the wiki:
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<https://wiki.wesnoth.org/Wesnoth:Copyrights>
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More Information
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For extensive documentation about all aspects of the game, see the official Battle for Wesnoth web site:
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<https://www.wesnoth.org/>
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<https://wiki.wesnoth.org/>
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A (translated) description of how to play the game can be found in doc/manual/manual.*.html, or online at:
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<https://wiki.wesnoth.org/WesnothManual>
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For information on creating your own maps, scenarios, and other content, see:
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<https://wiki.wesnoth.org/Create>
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Gallery
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