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Download Game Client

To start playing on Interlude PW, you need to download and install the game client. The full client includes Perfect World version 1.8.7 with all necessary patches and configurations pre-installed. Simply download, extract, and launch the game.

Choose the download method that works best for you. We recommend using the torrent for the fastest and most reliable download experience. All mirrors contain the same client files.

Download Links

The game client size is approximately 15 GB. Make sure you have enough free disk space before downloading.

Source Description Link
Torrent Fastest option, requires a torrent client (e.g. qBittorrent) Download .torrent
Google Drive Direct download via Google Drive, no extra software needed Open Google Drive
MediaFire Alternative mirror hosted on MediaFire Open MediaFire

System Requirements

Make sure your system meets the following requirements to enjoy a smooth gameplay experience.

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7/8.1/10/11 (x64) Windows 10/11 (x64)
CPU Intel Core i3 3.5 GHz (or AMD FX 4000) Intel Core i5 3.2 GHz (or AMD Ryzen)
RAM 8 GB 12 GB or more
GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / AMD HD 5770 (1 GB VRAM) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD HD 7850 (2 GB VRAM)
Storage 45 GB free space (HDD) 45 GB free space (SSD)
Network Internet connection Broadband internet connection

Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install and launch the game:

  1. Download the game client using one of the links above
  2. Extract the archive to a folder of your choice (avoid paths with special characters)
  3. Run launcher.exe as administrator
  4. Log in with your account credentials and enjoy the game!

Client Errors

Experiencing issues with the game client? Find solutions to common problems below.

Game client won't open or crashes upon launch

Take these steps one at a time and check if it helped after completing each:

  1. Add the game directory to your antivirus exception list
  2. Start the game from launcher and click Verify button, then once the process finishes, check again
  3. Install Microsoft Visual C++
  4. Install Microsoft .NET Framework
  5. Remove the compatibility mode from elementclient.exe (Properties » Compatibility » Uncheck "Run in compatibility mode")
  6. Press the Win + R key combination, enter the dxdiag command and switch to the 64bit version in the window that opens
  7. Reinstall your graphic card drivers and check again
  8. Update your Windows (if your system is outdated it might be missing some libraries required to run the game)
  9. Disable hardware virtualization in BIOS
Game client crashes upon logging your toon

Take these steps one at a time and check if it helped after completing each:

  1. Go to Control Panel to move your toon to the safe spot
  2. Open Interlude/element/userdata and delete systemsettings.ini file and Layout folder
  3. Add the game directory to your antivirus exception list
  4. If problem still persists, click Verify button on launcher and check again
  5. Redownload / reinstall the client
MSVCP140.dll / VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found

The code execution cannot proceed because MSVCP140.dll / VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem.

Update Visual C++ for Visual Studio 2015.
Important! Choose x86:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist

Zlibwapi.dll Not Found or Missing Errors
  1. Disable Windows Defender and reinstall the game
  2. If problem still persists, click Verify button on launcher and check again
ОДjю°ь [shaders.pck]... (or any other .pck file)

The game file is corrupted. Click Verify button in the game launcher, then once the process finishes, check again.

Can not find sysinfo.ini File! (traffic light error)

Take these steps one at a time and check if it helped after completing each:

  1. Start the game from launcher and click Verify button, then once the process finishes, check again
  2. Close all third-party applications (browser, antivirus, etc.), the game may not have enough RAM
  3. Uncheck "Read only" in the game folder settings (Right-click on the folder » Properties)
  4. Set the graphics to a minimum by downloading systemsettings.ini from the attached files and copying it to element/userdata
  5. Redownload / reinstall the client
The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b)

Take these steps one at a time and check if it helped after completing each:

  1. Reinstall DirectX, Microsoft Visual C++ and Microsoft .NET Framework
  2. Reinstall your graphic card drivers and check again
  3. Update your Windows (if your system is outdated it might be missing some libraries required to run the game)
  4. Try using the command sfc /scannow (Start » Run), the system will scan everything and try to replace corrupted files if cached copies exist
Missing d3dx9_42.dll file
  1. Install DirectX 9.0c by running dxwebsetup.exe file located in Interlude/element/help/
  2. Reinstall your graphic card drivers

Other Issues

Solutions for other common in-game and connection issues.

Server Error. Please log off and try again

This error may occur due to frequent client requests to the server. Try to wait 2-3 minutes, if it doesn't help, restart the client.

Map data missing. Failed to login! / Character doesn't exist

Go to Control Panel to move your toon to the safe spot.

The server list is empty

Click Verify button in the game launcher, then once the process finishes, check again.

Servers are showing as offline

Take these steps one at a time and check if it helped after completing each:

  1. Make sure that the server is online (check the status on the website, ask friends, etc.)
  2. Start the launcher.exe and check if your game is at its latest version. If it's not, let it update and check again
  3. Add the elementclient.exe file to your antivirus/firewall exception list
  4. Restart your router and computer
  5. Disable Windows Firewall
  6. Disable Windows Defender
  7. Try to use a VPN, turn it on, and turn it off after you have logged into the game
  8. Alternately redownload / reinstall the client
Incorrect account name or password
  1. Make sure you entered your account name and password correctly
  2. If you copy your account details manually, make sure there is no space there
  3. Activate your account using the link sent to your email
  4. Click Verify button in the game launcher, then once the process finishes, check again
In-game models are not displayed properly

Download and install this update for DirectX:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109

Boutique does not open

Open Interlude/element/userdata and delete the Layout folder.

Perfect Boutique does not have this kind of item

Run the launcher as admin and let it update to the current patch version.

The game client loads the CPU heavily

Disable the unfreeze feature.

All quests are gone and available tab is empty

Click Verify button in the game launcher, then once the process finishes, check again.

Client keeps freezing upon logging
  1. Try running the game as an administrator
  2. Move the game client folder to a folder that does not require administrator rights
Google Drive: Sorry you can't view or download this file at this time

This is the Google Drive limit, we can't do anything about it, unfortunately.

You will either have to wait 24 hours for the link to become available again, or choose a different download link.

High ping when playing on the server

We recommend using third-party software, such as Exit Lag or Leatrix Latency Fix.