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0 A.D. is a free, open-source, real-time strategy (RTS) game developed by Wildfire Games. Set in the ancient world, it allows players to lead historical civilizations in economic development and warfare. With beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay, it’s a popular choice among open-source gaming enthusiasts.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to install and uninstall 0 A.D. on FunOS, with instructions tailored for different FunOS versions: 25.04 (Plucky Puffin), 24.10 (Oracular), 24.04.2 (Noble Numbat), and 22.04.5 (Jammy Jellyfish).

What is 0 A.D.?

0 A.D. is a cross-platform historical RTS game that focuses on realism, historical accuracy, and gameplay depth. It features:

• Ancient civilizations such as the Romans, Greeks, Persians, and Carthaginians
• Resource gathering, city-building, and military combat
• Multiplayer support
• Modding capabilities

The game is actively developed and available on Linux, Windows, and macOS under the GNU GPL license.

How to Install 0 A.D. on FunOS

Step 1: Open a Terminal

To get started, open the Terminal using one of these methods:

• Click the Menu in the lower-left corner of the screen, then click Terminal
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray
• Press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard

Step 2: Install 0 A.D.

The installation method depends on your FunOS version.

✅ For FunOS 25.04 (Plucky Puffin)

0 A.D. is available directly from the official Ubuntu 25.04 repositories. Run the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install 0ad

✅ For FunOS 22.04.5 (Jammy Jellyfish), 24.04.2 (Noble Numbat), and 24.10 (Oracular)

These versions require adding the official 0 A.D. PPA for the latest stable version:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:wfg/0ad
sudo apt update
sudo apt install 0ad

The ppa:wfg/0ad is maintained by the 0 A.D. development team and ensures you get the latest release optimized for Ubuntu-based systems.

Step 3: Reload the Menu

After installation, if you don’t see 0 A.D. in the menu right away:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner
• Click Reload menu

This ensures that new applications appear in your JWM desktop environment’s application menu.

Launching 0 A.D.

To play 0 A.D.:

• Click Menu → Games → 0 A.D.

The game should start and present you with its main menu, where you can start a single-player game, configure settings, or explore the tutorial.

How to Uninstall 0 A.D. on FunOS

If you decide to remove 0 A.D., follow these steps.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Use any of the methods described earlier to open the Terminal.

Step 2: Remove 0 A.D.

Run the following commands to uninstall 0 A.D. and remove unused dependencies:

sudo apt remove --purge 0ad
sudo apt autoremove --purge

Step 3 (Optional): Remove User Data

If you want to delete all 0 A.D.-related user settings and game data:

rm -rf ~/.cache/0ad
rm -rf ~/.config/0ad
rm -rf ~/.local/share/0ad

This will remove saved games, custom settings, and user preferences.

Step 4 (Only for FunOS 22.04.5, 24.04.2, and 24.10): Remove the PPA

If you added the 0 A.D. PPA during installation, you can remove it with:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:wfg/0ad
sudo apt update

This prevents your system from checking that PPA in the future.

Step 5: Reload the Menu

To remove the 0 A.D. entry from the application menu:

• Click the Menu button
• Click Reload menu

Conclusion

Installing 0 A.D. on FunOS is simple, whether you’re using the latest Plucky Puffin release or an earlier version. By following this guide, you can enjoy one of the most polished and community-driven strategy games available on Linux.

Happy gaming!