Download, install, and launch ED5 MMO Studio.

Installation & Setup

Getting started takes just a few minutes.

Download

Download the ED5 MMO Studio installer for your platform from the official website or your purchase portal:

Windows — .exe installer
macOS — .dmg disk image
Linux — .AppImage

Install

Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts. The Studio installs like any other desktop application — no extra tools or dependencies required.

First Launch

When you open the Studio for the first time:

1. Studio opens directly into the Zones workspace — the world editor fills the main window right away 2. The left app sidebar switches between major sections like Zones, World, Items, Settings, and Import / Export 3. Inside Zones, the editor is split into a left map browser, a center canvas, and a right panel for tilesets, objects, or events 4. A default database is created automatically — this stores all your game data locally

Studio launch view — active zone editor with the map browser, central canvas, and tileset/object tools

Settings

Open Settings from the left app sidebar to configure:

Setting	Description
Database Mode	Local (default, no setup needed), Docker, or Remote PostgreSQL
Server Port	Which port the game server listens on (default: 3001)
Client Port	Which port players connect to (default: 3000)
Auto-Update	Check for Studio updates on startup
Auto-Save	How frequently the map editor saves your work

For most users, the default settings work perfectly.

Quick Test

1. Stay in Zones when Studio opens, then click Create first zone in the map browser or use the + button at the bottom-left 2. Paint some terrain with the brush tools 3. Click Playtest in the top toolbar to launch the game client 4. You should see your character standing in the zone you just created!

Next: Quick Start Tutorial — build your first zone and add content.

Introduction Quick Start