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: Be cautious of third-party "free download" or "cracked" sites. These versions are often outdated, lack official multiplayer support, and may contain security risks. GROUND BRANCH on Steam
While is a paid tactical shooter, you can experience a portion of the game for free through its official demo mission. Official Free Access
As of Version 1035, you can play a for free by using the Operations mode within the game's launcher or client. Purchase & Official Links GROUND BRANCH Free Download
To get the full, updated version with multiplayer support and all features, you can purchase it through authorized digital storefronts:
About This Game Powered by Epic's Unreal Engine 4, GB puts the "tactical" back in "tactical shooter"—no compromises. Ground Branch (v0.9.3 Alpha) Feature Overview : Be cautious of third-party "free download" or
: In-depth weapon and character customization, realistic ballistics, and no "pay-to-unlock" mechanics—all tools are available to the player from the start.
: The primary platform for the game, featuring the latest updates (e.g., V1035), Steam Workshop support, and easy friend invites. Official Free Access As of Version 1035, you
: Provides direct information on the game's premise, development roadmap, and FAQs. Game Overview Genre : Hardcore Tactical First-Person Shooter. Engine : Built on Unreal Engine 4.
The problem is with the "dependency". The only dependency is the Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012. The Chilkat .NET assembly is a mixed-mode assembly, where the inner core is written in C++ and compiles to native code. There is a dependency on the VC++ runtime libs. Given that Visual Studio 2012 is new, it won't be already on most computers. Therefore, it needs to be installed. It can be downloaded from Microsoft here:
Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012
If using a .msi install for your app, it should also be possible to include the redist as a merge-module, so that it's automatically installed w/ your app if needed.
Note: Each version of Visual Studio corresponded to a new .NET Framework release:
VS2002 - .NET 1.0 2003 - .NET 1.1 2005 - .NET 2.0 2008 - .NET 3.5 2010 - .NET 4.0 2012 - .NET 4.5The ChilkatDotNet45.dll is for the .NET 4.5 Framework, and therefore needs the VC++ 2012 runtime to be present on the computer.
Likewise, the ChilkatDotNet4.dll is for the 4.0 Framework and needs the VC++ 2010 runtime.
The ChilkatDotNet2.dll is for the 2.0/3.5 Frameworks and requires the VC++ 2005 runtime. (It is unlikely you'll find a computer that doesn't already have the VC++ 2005 runtime already installed.)