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Installation and Update
1. Where is the game download link?

To get the game download link, you need to:

  1. Log in to the game's website.

  2. Go to your profile, in the "Download" section https://il2-series.com/download/ The download link will be located there.

Some parts are standalone games and can be launched without the main version of the game. To download them, you need to download the launcher using the link above; it is common for all of them:

  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Defense and Liberation

  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Normandy

  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Operation "Bodenplatte"

  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Defense and Liberation

  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Moscow

  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad

  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Kuban

  • Flying Circus

2. The launcher displays the error "Update Error".
  1. Please ensure you have followed the recommendations from point 2 in the following link: https://il2-series.com/en/faq/game-installation/.

  2. Try clearing the contents of the folder C:\Program Files\IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles\updates

  3. If this does not help, please contact support and attach the file last_update.log, which is located at: C:\Program Files\IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles\updates

3. Recommendations for installing the launcher
  1. Configure or disable any security software in use (antivirus, firewall, UAC, SmartScreen, etc.).

  2. Ensure your Windows user account has Administrator privileges.

  3. In the shortcut properties, under the "Compatibility" tab, check the box for "Run this program as an administrator."

4. What ports need to be open?

Ports 80 and 443 are used for logging into your account. The following ports are used for multiplayer gameplay: TCP – 28000, UDP – 28000, Downloader Port (TCP) – 28100.

5. Is it possible to transfer the installed game from one computer to another, and how can it be done?

Yes, it is possible. After installing the game, you need to:

  • Copy the entire IL-2 Sturmovik Battle of Stalingrad folder to the new location.

  • Install the three auxiliary programs from the directories ...\IL-2 Sturmovik Battle of Stalingrad\data\updater\3rd_party\ and \IL-2 Sturmovik Battle of Stalingrad\data\redist.

  • Launch the game using ...\IL-2 Sturmovik Battle of Stalingrad\bin\game\Il-2.exe or Launcher.exe.