Download the packaged Windows build from Google Drive:
Download the archive from the link above and extract it to a folder of your choice.
The Windows 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 start
On first launch, browse to Embody.exe when prompted. The path is remembered for future launches.
Double-click Embody.exe or launch from the command line:
Embody.exe
| 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. |
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- NVIDIA GPU with up-to-date drivers recommended
- DirectX 11 or higher
"Windows protected your PC" warning on launch
Click More info → Run anyway. This is a standard SmartScreen prompt for unsigned executables.
Black screen / no render
Make sure your GPU drivers are up to date. For NVIDIA, download the latest from nvidia.com/drivers.