PC & Windows setup guide

Configure 64-bit ARM Android emulators on Windows 10/11 and Linux Waydroid for exvius-offline-v0.1.30.apk, or host the Docker server on your PC.

Download v0.1.30 APK Install guide

ABI required: arm64-v8a (64-bit)
Virtual disk: 20 GB+ free
Aspect ratio: 16:9 portrait rec.
Docker host: Win / Mac / Linux

Windows & Linux desktop workstation for 64-bit Android emulators or Docker server mode

Two ways to run Exvius Offline on PC

While Elvlin/exvius-offline distributes its standalone client as a 64-bit Android package (exvius-offline-v0.1.30.apk, 106.4 MB), desktop players on Windows 10/11, Linux, and macOS use two proven setups:

64-bit Android Emulator on Windows or Linux: runs exvius-offline-v0.1.30.apk directly with full offline self-containment after the initial 14.5 GB download.
Docker Python Server on Windows, Linux, or macOS (CreamySeaman6/Exvius-revival-ios): runs the Python game server (/app/ffbe.py) inside Docker Desktop or Docker Engine, serving iOS devices over Tailscale and providing CLI tools for banner rotation and save management.

Method 1: Windows 10/11 & Linux Android emulator setup

Because the preserved native library is compiled for 64-bit ARM (arm64-v8a), 32-bit Android emulators will refuse to install the APK. Choose a 64-bit instance from the matrix below:

Emulator / Runtime	Required Instance Type	CPU & Memory	Storage & ABI Notes
BlueStacks 5 (Windows 10/11)	Create a Pie 64-bit or Android 11 64-bit instance via Multi-Instance Manager	4 Cores / 4–8 GB RAM	At least 20 GB free on drive; ABI set to ARM64
MuMu Player 12 (Windows 10/11)	Default 64-bit Android 12 environment with Vulkan rendering	4 Cores / 4 GB+ RAM	Expand virtual disk ceiling above 32 GB before first launch
LDPlayer 9 (Windows 10/11)	64-bit Android 9 instance with ARM64 translation enabled	4 Cores / 4 GB+ RAM	Keep standard portrait aspect ratio (16:9 or 18:9)
Waydroid (Linux / SteamOS)	Native container on Linux desktop or Steam Deck with `libndk` / `libhoudini` ARM64 translation	Shared host RAM	Uses `~/.local/share/waydroid`; zero VM hypervisor overhead

Step-by-step PC emulator installation

Download exvius-offline-v0.1.30.apk (106.4 MB) from Download & SHA-256 and verify its SHA-256 digest.
Launch your 64-bit emulator instance and set its display resolution to a standard phone portrait ratio (such as 1080x1920 or 900x1600). While v0.1.8, v0.1.9, and v0.1.24 fixed stretched CG movies and tall-screen exploration bars, standard 16:9 portrait avoids town fast-travel buttons sitting behind the bottom bar (#65).
Drag and drop exvius-offline-v0.1.30.apk onto the emulator window (or run adb install -r exvius-offline-v0.1.30.apk).
Open Exvius Offline and let the 14.5 GB automatic download finish. When a newer APK is released, drag the new APK over the same instance so it updates in place without wiping your save.

Method 2: Docker server on Windows PowerShell, macOS & Linux

If you host CreamySeaman6/Exvius-revival-ios on Windows 10/11 with Docker Desktop, follow these PowerShell steps:

mkdir exvius
cd exvius
git clone https://github.com/CreamySeaman6/Exvius-revival-ios.git repo
cd repo/ios-server
cp .env.example .env
notepad .env   # paste your TS_AUTHKEY
docker compose build
docker compose run --rm server fetch-data
docker compose up -d

Windows CRLF line-ending fix (Issue #1): If git clone on Windows converts shell scripts to CRLF (`\r\n`) and docker compose run --rm server fetch-data fails with an entrypoint.sh execution error, run git config core.autocrlf input, re-checkout the repository (or convert ios-server/entrypoint.sh to LF line endings in VS Code / Notepad++), and run docker compose build again.

Controllers for PC Emulators & Mobile Play

When playing Exvius Offline on Windows 10/11 Android emulators (BlueStacks 5, MuMu Player 12, LDPlayer 9), Linux Waydroid, or mobile key-mapping setups, these controllers pair cleanly over USB and Bluetooth:

Controller	Best For in Exvius Offline	Hardware Advantage	Link
GameSir Cyclone 2	PC emulator macro & chain timing	TMR sticks, Hall/microswitch triggers, 1000 Hz wireless dongle	View on Amazon
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless	Desktop Windows & Android dock	TMR sticks, charging dock, instant 2.4 GHz / Bluetooth switch	View on Amazon
Sony DualSense	iOS, Android & PC Bluetooth play	Native iOS/Android Bluetooth support + crisp D-pad for menu navigation	View on Amazon
Xbox Wireless Controller	Plug-and-play Windows & Android	Direct XInput & Android HID recognition for emulator keymapping	View on Amazon

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64-bit Android smartphone displaying its home screen on a desk — Android 7.0+ 64-bit ARM phone target for Exvius Offline APK

Coastal island lighthouse overlooking open blue ocean water under clear sky — Coastal beacon and island horizon echoing Grandport and Port City Lodin voyages

Wireless gamepad controller resting on a studio surface — Bluetooth and USB controller input for PC Android emulators and handhelds

Common questions

Why does BlueStacks say "App not installed" or "Incompatible with your device"?

You are running a 32-bit Nougat instance. Open BlueStacks Multi-Instance Manager, click Instance -> Fresh instance -> Pie 64-bit (or Android 11 64-bit), set ABI setting to ARM 64-bit, and install the APK there.

How much disk space does an emulator need on my Windows C: or D: drive?

Allow at least 20 to 25 GB of free host disk space: the APK downloads 14.5 GB of data archives and needs roughly 3.5 GB of temporary headroom while unpacking them.

Can I play Exvius Offline on a Steam Deck?

Yes. On SteamOS Desktop Mode, install Waydroid with ARM64 translation (libndk) and install exvius-offline-v0.1.30.apk via adb install, or stream from a desktop emulator.