Installing Friday Night Funkin' Redux on a Chromebook

Friday Night Funkin' Redux is a popular rhythm game that has gained a significant following. While it's primarily designed for Windows, we can get it running on a Chromebook with a bit of work. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step.

Note: This tutorial is only compatible with Chromebooks that have an Intel or AMD CPU and support Linux Apps. It will not work on Chromebooks with ARM64 architecture.

Step 1: Enable Linux Apps

1. Open your Chromebook's System Settings
2. Navigate to the "About Chrome OS" section on the left panel
3. Under the "Developer" section, choose "Set up Linux"
4. Follow the prompts to enable Linux apps on your system

Enabling Linux apps allows you to run Linux software on your Chromebook, which is crucial for installing and running Friday Night Funkin' Redux.

Step 2: Download the Installation Package

Visit the official Friday Night Funkin' Redux download page to get the installation package. Once downloaded, move the installer to the Linux folder in your file manager.

Step 3: Install Wine

Wine is a compatibility layer that allows Windows applications to run on Linux systems. We'll use it to run Friday Night Funkin' Redux. Open a terminal from your app menu and run the following commands:

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
sudo apt update
sudo apt install wine winbind

Press Enter to confirm the installation when prompted. These commands enable 32-bit architecture support and install Wine on your system.

Step 4: Configure Wine

Run the following command to create the necessary files and folders for Wine:

winecfg

Step 5: Unzip the Game

Unzip the downloaded game files using this command:

unzip friday_night_funkin_redux.zip

Step 6: Launch the Game

To launch Friday Night Funkin' Redux, use the following command in the terminal:

cd FRIDAY\ NIGHT\ FUNKIN\'\ REDUX && wine PsychEngine.exe fixedvblank_mode=0

You'll need to run this command every time you want to play the game.

Troubleshooting Tips

• If you encounter any graphics issues, try adjusting the game's graphics settings.
• Make sure your Chromebook's software is up to date for the best compatibility.
• If the game runs slowly, close other applications to free up system resources.

With these steps completed, you should now be able to enjoy Friday Night Funkin' Redux on your Chromebook! Remember that running Windows applications on a Chromebook via Wine may not always provide optimal performance, but it's a great way to access games that wouldn't otherwise be available on Chrome OS.

If you have any questions or run into issues during the installation process, please feel free to leave a comment on the YouTube video, and we'll do our best to assist you.

Additional Resources

For more information about Wine, visit the official Wine website.

Check out our list of Chromebooks with Linux Apps support to ensure your device is compatible.

If you're in the market for a new Chromebook, have a look at our Chromebook comparison and Buyers Guide.