This method often takes some time because it is the non-VIP option and because of the distance between your computer and the game's servers. The downloader is easy to navigate and self-explanatory.
Head on over to the official site's download page and choose the option with a thumbs up.įrom here you will have to launch the downloader, which will begin the full game download. If you have done everything correctly you should be taken to a page displaying the following (sans the red English text):
Try to keep these hanzi/words in mind for the installer. The blue button to the bottom left is to confirm your inputs and the one to the right is cancel. Once you have done this you can fill in the other fields. You will need this in case you lose your password or need to recover your account after a security breach. Save this number in the same file you have saved your QQ number. However, if you do not simply input a random 9 to 10 digit number. If you do have a passport, I do recommend using your actual number in this field. You do not need to use a valid passport number to be verified.
Click on the underlined link to change your verification method.Ĭlicking on the link will bring you to this page:īefore you do anything, click on the first drop-down menu and choose the option highlighted below to change your verification method to passport number: Once you login, you want to see the screen below. You must verify you are 18 years or older during this process, or else there will be limitations on you in-game or in other QQ-based services. This step is entirely in Chinese, so I will be providing pictures.įirst follow this link to the QQ verification login page. You are going to need it for the next step. Keep the file you are saving your QQ number to up. txt file or in a way you can be sure you will not lose it. The number it gives you is your QQ number and is required to log into Blade & Soul as well as every other Tencent-run MMORPG.
Be sure choose that you want a standard QQ number on the left, and to accurately fill in the requested information. Sign up for a QQ accountįollow this link and fill in the information it requires.
Check your settings, uninstall, reboot, and install once more. Note: If you get launcher errors with literal gibberish (and not actual Chinese), you did not change your locale before you installed. Changing these settings requires a reboot. If you install Blade & Soul before changing your regional settings you will have to reinstall. You must complete this step in order to launch the game. You want to change this to Chinese (Simplified, PRC).įollow these links for direct instructions from Microsoft on changing your settings if you are new to this process: The easiest way to describe it, is you must go to Control Panel -> Regional and Language Options -> Administrative -> Change system locale. The version of Windows you are running will affect how this process goes. Change your system locale settings to Chinese