Manage versions

Beginner

Different versions of the engine can be managed using the Stride Launcher.

Note

The instructions provided here can be used as a general guide for updating to any new version of Stride.

Versioning scheme

Versions follow the formula major.minor.patch.

Changing the version

You can select a different version of the engine by clicking on one under Stride versions.

To change the patch number of a version (the last part in a version string), click the dropdown menu next to it.

Installing a version

To install a specific version of the engine:

1. Select the version you want to install (see changing the version).
2. Press the install button.

Uninstalling a version

To remove a specific installed version of the engine:

1. Select the version you want to get rid of (see changing the version).
2. Click the uninstall button.

Managing versions with Stride CLI

The Stride CLI let's you install, uninstall and update versions of the engine directly through the command line. For steps on how to install it, read Stride CLI.

Command	Description
stride sdk install	Install the latest version of the engine.
stride sdk install VERSION	Install a specific version of the engine. Version patch number is optional.
stride sdk available	List available versions of the engine.
stride sdk list	List all installed versions.
stride sdk update	Update all installed versions of the engine to the latest patch.
stride sdk update VERSION	Update a specific installed version of the engine to the latest patch. Version patch number is optional.
stride sdk uninstall VERSION	Uninstall a specific version of the engine.
stride studio	Launch Game Studio.

Note

For many commands, the patch version can be skipped (e.g. 4.3).