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Download client

Download the ZIP once (launcher included). Install VC++ x86, extract and run Start_PokeOne.vbs or URUCHOM_POKEONE.bat — later updates install automatically, no re-download from the site.

Install before playing (required)

The client is 32-bit. Without VC++ x86 it often will not start. Install once per PC.

1. Visual C++ (x86) — required

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2015–2022, 32-bit. Without it: missing DLL or instant crash.

Download VC++ x86 (required) Optional VC++ x64

2. DirectX (if DX9 fails)

Legacy DirectX End-User Runtime from Microsoft. Mainly needed when DX9 fails.

Download DirectX Runtime

3. How to start

Extract ZIP → Start_PokeOne.vbs (or URUCHOM_POKEONE.bat). Update window, then login. Later versions are pulled by the launcher. Laptop / white screen: URUCHOM_BEZPIECZNY.bat. Package includes CZYTAJ_MNIE.txt.

Update stuck at 5%?

An older launcher could download without refreshing its window. Download the small corrected launcher file — no need to download the full client again.

Download corrected launcher
  1. Close the game and updater window.
  2. Save LAUNCHER.ps1 in the extracted game folder, next to PokeOne.bat or URUCHOM_POKEONE.bat, replacing the old file. Make sure the filename does not end in .txt.
  3. Run PokeOne.bat or URUCHOM_POKEONE.bat. The window will show downloaded MB and update progress.

Keep at least 2 GB free on the drive containing the game. If the problem returns, send update.log from the client folder.

Troubleshooting

  • SmartScreen / “protected your PC”: More info → Run anyway, or use URUCHOM_POKEONE.bat.
  • White window then crash: Install VC++ x86, run pokeone_OpenGL.exe or URUCHOM_BEZPIECZNY.bat, update GPU drivers.
  • Missing VCRUNTIME / MSVCP: Almost always missing VC++ x86 — install with the button above.
  • Still broken: Run DIAGNOSTYKA_CRASH.bat from the client folder and send crash_diag.txt / poke-one.log on Discord.

DirectX 9 launcher only

Use if you already have the extracted client and only need the starter file.

Size: 4.9 MB

Download pokeone_DX9.exe

OpenGL launcher only

If DX9 crashes (white screen) — try OpenGL or URUCHOM_BEZPIECZNY.bat from the package.

Size: 5.1 MB

Download pokeone_OpenGL.exe

Logging in with the client

  • Create an account on the website (Register), then create a character after your first login
  • In the client, use the same login and password as on the website
  • The client connects to the Poke-One server automatically
  • Connection issues? Download the latest client and check your firewall

System requirements

  • OS: Windows 7 or newer (64-bit recommended; the client itself is 32-bit)
  • RAM: ~4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended (graphics package is large)
  • Libraries: Visual C++ x86 / x64
  • Optional DirectX: DirectX End-User Runtime