Download the packaged Linux build from Google Drive:
Download the archive from the link above and extract it to a folder of your choice.
chmod +x Embody.shThe Linux build is designed to run headless (offscreen) through the studio. See the Embody Animation Offset Studio for setup instructions.
Once the studio is set up, run:
npm startOn first launch, browse to the Embody.sh executable when prompted.
If you want to run the game directly:
./Embody.shThese flags are passed as command line arguments and are especially useful for developers.
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
-RenderOffScreen |
Runs the game with no visible window. Used when streaming through the studio. |
-Windowed |
Forces a visible window. Useful for running standalone or debugging. |
-ForceRes -ResX=1920 -ResY=1080 |
Forces a specific render resolution. Pair with -RenderOffScreen to control stream quality. |
- Ubuntu 20.04+ or equivalent
- NVIDIA GPU with up-to-date drivers recommended
- Vulkan support required
"Permission denied" when launching
chmod +x Embody.shBlack screen / no render Make sure your GPU drivers are up to date and Vulkan is supported:
vulkaninfo | head -20Missing libraries
sudo apt install libc6 libstdc++6 libgcc-s1