Run AKI.Server.exe first and wait for it to say "Server is running."
: Ensure you have the latest .NET Desktop Runtime 5.0 or 6.0 installed, as the launcher and server depend on it. Run AKI
: Since version 0.12.12 is older, you may need a "downgrade patcher" if your official live files are more recent. Always work with a copy to avoid getting
: Never modify your live (online) game folder. Always work with a copy to avoid getting banned from the official servers. 2. Extraction Guide : If the game crashes on startup, check
: Move the Escape.From.Tarkov.v0.12.12.32.20243.zip file into this new folder.
: If the game crashes on startup, check if your antivirus quarantined the EscapeFromTarkov_Data/Plugins/x86_64/Filesystem.dll file.
: Once extracted, you should see the EscapeFromTarkov.exe and a BepinEx or EFT_Data folder. 3. Setting Up for Single Player (SPT-AKI)