Getting Started
Warfork is a free arena FPS forked from Warsow, built around fast movement mechanics and precision gunplay. This page covers installation, basic setup, and where to find things once you’re in.
Download
Steam is the easiest route. Search for Warfork or navigate directly to App ID 671610. The game is free.
Linux dedicated servers use SteamCMD. Anonymous login pulls App ID 1136510 (the dedicated server package). If you need the full client via SteamCMD, log in with your Steam account and use App ID 671610.
# Anonymous server install
steamcmd +login anonymous +app_update 1136510 validate +quit
# Full client (requires login)
steamcmd +login <username> +app_update 671610 validate +quit
Bug Reports
Report bugs and reach the community on Discord: discord.gg/VY95TKZ
Config File Locations
Warfork stores persistent settings, binds, and autoexec scripts in a basewf folder under your user profile. The location depends on your OS:
| Platform | Path |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Warfork 2.1\basewf\ |
| Mac | ~/Library/Application Support/Warfork-2.1/basewf/ |
| Linux | ~/.local/share/warfork-2.1/basewf/ |
config.cfg inside that folder stores your settings. You can edit it directly or let the game write to it via the console. See Console for how to work with it effectively.
Player Name Color Codes
Color your name by inserting a caret followed by a digit anywhere in the string. These work in the name field and in chat.
| Code | Color |
|---|---|
^0 | Black |
^1 | Red |
^2 | Green |
^3 | Yellow |
^4 | Blue |
^5 | Cyan |
^6 | Purple |
^7 | White |
^8 | Orange |
^9 | Gray |
Example: ^1War^7fork renders “War” in red and “fork” in white.
Related
- Controls: default keybinds and how to rebind
- Console: opening the console, useful commands, config workflow
- Server Hosting: running your own server
- For server setup beyond the install step, see Server Hosting.