# About the Installation Files category

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**Category:** Installation Files\
**Created:** [February 23, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/about-the-installation-files-category/7 "2026-02-23T14:46:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![AuroraSteve](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/aurora4x.com/aurorasteve/32/96_2.png) [@AuroraSteve](https://aurora4x.com/u/AuroraSteve)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/about-the-installation-files-category/7/1 "2026-02-23T14:46:56Z")

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This category contains the file downloads necessary to play Aurora. As a new player, you will always need to download the ‘Full Installation’. After that, you can apply the latest patch(es).

The Patch Name is in three parts, such as 2.7.1 The first number is for major versions, the second is for database versions and the last is for minor updates. If the first or second number is higher than the current version, you will lose any save games by updating. If only the ‘minor update’ number has changed, you can safely upgrade without losing your current game.