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By leveraging C# and other .NET languages on Microsoft and Mono platforms you can write modern, fast, and reliable game code using your editor of choice.
- Visual Studio Code
- Visual Studio
- JetBrains Rider
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By leveraging C# and other .NET languages on Microsoft and Mono platforms you can write modern, fast, and reliable game code using your editor of choice.
Build your game for multiple platforms. MonoGame currently supports:
* Console access requires you to be authorized for those platforms.
If you have already downloaded the file but , follow these steps:
: If you must inspect the content, do so in a secure, isolated environment like ANY.RUN or a virtual machine rather than your main system . If You Already Ran the File Are Zip Files Safe to Open?
: Sketchy .rar files frequently contain "info stealers" designed to export your saved passwords, browser session tokens, and cryptocurrency wallet data .
: Upload the .rar to VirusTotal to see if multiple antivirus engines flag it as malicious .
: Ensure the file is actually a RAR archive. Sometimes attackers name a file PEKSEG.rar.exe to trick you into running an executable .
: If the archive is password-protected, many antivirus tools cannot scan the contents until it is extracted, which is exactly when the infection occurs . Safety Precautions Before Opening
: Malicious actors often use random or foreign-language words (like the Hungarian "pékség") to name files to avoid detection by automated filters or to trick users into thinking it is a niche, legitimate tool .
MonoGame is, and will always remain, free to use. There is no subscription model, royalty payments, licensing costs, or runtime fees associated with using MonoGame.
The MonoGame Foundation is a non-profit foundation that relies on community donations to fund its projects and goals. Consider supporting MonoGame through a one-time or monthly donation.