How to Install Godot (.NET Version)
In this article, we'll cover how to install the .NET edition of Godot - which is both free and open source. Before beginning, you may wish to review Godot's system requirements.
The .NET version of Godot uses the C# programming language. If you would rather work with Godot's built-in scripting language GDScript, please see this article instead: How to Install Godot (Standard Version)
Installing the .NET SDK
In order for the .NET version of Godot to run on your computer, you also need to install the .NET SDK.
1. Head to the .NET download page at https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download
2. On the download page, click the download button for the latest .NET SDK. Your operating system should be automatically detected and download the appropriate file.
3. Once downloaded, double-click the file to start the installation process and go through the prompts.
4. Verify the installation by opening a Command Prompt/Terminal window. In this window, run the following command:
- dotnet
If the .NET SDK installed properly, you should see a list of options displayed.
Installing Godot
In this section, we'll cover how to install Godot itself. Note that we recommend installing the latest stable version for optimal compatibility with our courses.
1. Head to the Godot website at https://godotengine.org/
2. Click the "Download Latest" button on the front page. This will automatically take you to the download page for your operating system.
3. Once on the download page, click the .NET download option. This will download the Godot engine to your local computer.
4. Once downloaded, perform any unzipping of the file if necessary. Otherwise, you just need to click the application file to start the program - no further "installation" required!
After this point, the next step is to set up a code editor of your choice. We recommend using Visual Studio Code, whose installation instructions you can find here: How to Install Visual Studio Code