How to start playing Vintage Story
Step by step: what you need to get started, where to buy a license key, how to activate it and download the client from the official site. Stores, activation guide and FAQ below.
Where to buy a license key
You need a Vintage Story license key to play. After activation you get an account at account.vintagestory.at — the client, mods and servers are accessed from there.
You can get a key through the Russian store VintageStory.cc , as well as on the platforms GGSEL and Plati.Market . Users from other countries can purchase the game directly through the official developers' store .
How to activate the key
- Go to the account creation page: account.vintagestory.at/createaccount
- Enter the received license key in the field Game Key Code
- Fill in the remaining account details and complete registration.
- After creating the account download the game through the personal account: account.vintagestory.at/downloads
Why Vintage Story
Slow-burn survival: metalworking, farming, ruins and mods. The world is procedurally generated and progress runs from stone tools to steel — no diamond gear in five minutes.
What the player gets
- Full version of Vintage Story
- Official game account
- Multiplayer access
- All future updates
- Game download from the official website
- Access to the mod catalog
Frequently asked questions
Is Vintage Story on Steam? +
No. The game is distributed through the official developers' website. After activating the license key you get access to downloading the game, updates and multiplayer servers.
Do you need to buy updates? +
No, all future updates are included in the price of the game.
Can you play online? +
Yes, after creating an account multiplayer is available.
Is there Russian language? +
Yes, the game has a Russian interface language available.
Can you play without the internet? +
Yes, after installation single-player play is available without a permanent network connection.
Is there mod support? +
Yes, Vintage Story supports user modifications through a built-in catalog.
What are the system requirements for Vintage Story? +
Minimum, recommended and optimal requirements for Windows, Linux and macOS are on a separate page: Vintage Story system requirements