Installing Psych Engine 1.0.4 on Chromebook

In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Psych Engine 1.0.4 on your Chromebook. Psych Engine is a popular modification for Friday Night Funkin', a rhythm game that has taken the indie gaming world by storm. By installing Psych Engine, you'll be able to enjoy enhanced gameplay features and create your own custom content.

Compatibility Check

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically for Chromebooks with Intel or AMD CPUs that support Linux Apps. Unfortunately, this method won't work on Chromebooks with ARM64 architecture CPUs. If you're unsure about your Chromebook's compatibility, you can check the list of Chromebooks with Linux Apps (Crostini) support.

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide, we've prepared a video tutorial to complement these written instructions. Feel free to follow along with the video as you proceed through the steps.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Follow these steps carefully to install Psych Engine on your Chromebook:

1. Enable Linux apps on your Chromebook if you haven't already done so. You can do this by going to your system settings, clicking on the "About Chrome OS" section, and selecting "Turn on" under the Linux development environment option.
2. Once Linux is enabled, open the terminal from your app menu.
3. Copy and paste the following commands into your terminal, pressing Enter after each one:

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
sudo apt update
sudo apt install wine winbind
winecfg
wget https://github.com/ShadowMario/FNF-PsychEngine/releases/download/1.0.4/PsychEngine-Windows64.zip
unzip PsychEngine-Windows64.zip -d psych104
cd psych104/PsychEngine && wine PsychEngine.exe fixedvblank_mode=0

Let's break down what each of these commands does:

• The first command enables 32-bit architecture support, which is necessary for running Wine.
• The second command updates your system's package lists.
• The third command installs Wine and Winbind. Wine is a compatibility layer that allows you to run Windows applications on Linux.
• The fourth command launches the Wine configuration tool. You can close this after it opens.
• The fifth command downloads the Psych Engine zip file.
• The sixth command unzips the downloaded file into a new directory called "psych104".
• The final command changes to the Psych Engine directory and launches the application using Wine.

After running these commands, Psych Engine should launch on your Chromebook. To run it in the future, you'll only need to use the last command from within the Linux container.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, here are a few things to try:

• Make sure your Chromebook's software is up to date.
• If a command fails, try running it again. Sometimes temporary network issues can cause downloads to fail.
• If Wine is not working correctly, try removing it with sudo apt remove wine winbind and then reinstalling it.
• Check that you have enough free space on your Chromebook for the installation.

Additional Resources

For more information about Psych Engine and its features, you can visit the official GitHub repository. If you're interested in learning more about Wine, which we use to run Psych Engine, check out the Wine website.

We've also prepared a Google Doc with additional information that you might find helpful during the installation process.

Conclusion

Installing Psych Engine on your Chromebook opens up a world of possibilities for Friday Night Funkin' enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to play custom mods or create your own content, this powerful engine provides the tools you need. Remember to check out our Chromebook comparison and Buyers Guide if you're in the market for a new device capable of running Linux apps like Psych Engine.

If you have any questions or run into any issues during the installation process, please don't hesitate to reach out via a YouTube comment on our tutorial video. We're here to help you get Psych Engine up and running on your Chromebook!