Downloading and activating the PC version

Step 1 : The download
Step 2 : Playing the demo
Step 3 : Buying the game
Step 4 : Activating the product
Step 5 : Further help

Step 1 : The download
If you are trying out the game for the first time, or if you are simply downloading again because your machine has been reinstalled (or you purchased a new one) you will need to download the application files. To do this, visit our download pages. When you run the game, you will see the following screen

Step 2 : Playing the demo
If this is your first time playing the game, we offer you a chance to play a free six month demo. To do this, select the Trial button and Register Now or Register Later. This will then start the game

Step 3 : Buying the game
If you decide you like the game and would like to play the full version you can choose to

a) Pay via our webstore. This is via a secure webpage and you will be notified via email of your ORDER ID which can be used to activate the product (see Step 4)
b) Pay via the desktop dialogs. This is a seamless process that means once your payment information has been verified the game will begin and you will never see these screens again

You are able to install the game on two machines of your choice concurrently

Step 4 : Activating the product
If you chose to pay via the webstore (for example you pre-ordered), the process of turning the game into the full version is quick and simple. Firstly, click on the trial button and then enter the Order ID you will have received via email. Click Install License, once this information has been verified with our order server, the game will begin and you will never see these screens again