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Windows · 84 MB · no Java install needed

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Mac · Linux · Windows · 39 MB · needs Java 11+

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Troubleshooting

Cache Reset Tool

Stuck on the loading screen or seeing weird graphics? Reset the local cache and re-launch.

How to reset

Still Experiencing Issues?

Drop a screenshot in #support and a staff member will jump in. Average response under 10 min.

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Get Playing in 3 Steps

  1. 1

    Download the zip

    Hit the Download for Windows button above — you’ll get Primal-Client.zip. Java is bundled inside, so you don’t need to install anything else.

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  2. 2

    Extract anywhere

    Right-click Primal-Client.zip → Extract All. You’ll get a Primal folder — put it wherever you want (Desktop is fine).

    Need help? Discord ↗
  3. 3

    Launch & log in

    Open the folder and double-click Primal.exe. Create an account on the login screen and you’re in. The launcher remembers the location next time.

    Stuck? Join Discord ↗

System Requirements

Operating System
Windows 10 or 11 (.zip bundle). The raw .jar also runs on macOS 11+ and Linux.
Java
None required for the Windows bundle — Java 24 is included. The .jar needs Java 11+ already installed.
RAM
1 GB minimum, 2 GB recommended
Network
Any broadband connection (~50 KB/s in-game)
Disk
~300 MB after the cache downloads on first launch

What’s in the Beta

  • Custom boss content: Blood Reaper, Yowling Yeti, Stone Poltergeist
  • Full skill suite + daily tasks
  • Vote, Primal, and Donator shops
  • Live hiscores at primalps.org/hiscores
  • Active staff in Discord — 24/7 uptime

Troubleshooting

"A Java Exception has occurred" pops up when I launch the .jar

Your Java is too old (or missing entirely). The .jar needs Java 11 or newer. The simplest fix: use the Primal-Client.zip instead — it ships with the right Java bundled, so no install is needed. If you specifically want the .jar, install Temurin 11 and try again.

Windows says "Windows protected your PC" / SmartScreen blocks it

Click More info then Run anyway. The client isn’t signed with a paid Microsoft cert yet — it’s the standard warning for new .jar files.

The jar opens in WinRAR / 7-Zip instead of launching

Java isn’t set as the default for .jar. Right-click the file → Open with → Choose another app → pick Java(TM) Platform SE binary, then tick Always use this app. Or just run java -jar beta.jar from a terminal.

macOS says "beta.jar can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer"

Right-click the file in Finder → Open → Open on the confirmation dialog. macOS will remember the choice after the first launch.

I get "could not find or load main class" / a version error

You’re on an older Java. Run java -version — you need 11 or newer. Install Temurin 11 and try again.

Client launches but shows a black screen / cache errors

Delete the cache/ folder next to the jar and re-launch — it’ll re-download cleanly. Still broken? Drop a screenshot in #support.