Rules of Survival is the biggest battle royale game to hit the Google Play Store by Netease Games. Along with Knives Out and Survivor Royale, Rules of Survival is a free Android and iOS game that places 120 players on a gigantic island map where only a single player (or team) can survive and win. This is 20 more players than PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, a popular PC game by PUBG Corporation.
Rules of Survival also has a PC login version with a separate guide for that.
Sadly, some Android devices and emulators were unsupported due to outdated hardware or software. However, some recent updates on two Android emulators for PC, Nox App Player 6.0.1.0 and MEmu 3.6.7, has fixed the “Rules of Survival currently doesn’t support emulators” error message.
Bluestacks also has been updated to support the game and includes its own guide for playing RoS with Bluestacks’ Battle Royale XPack mode.
You can now also play Survivor Royale and Knives Out on PC too if you want to try out all three battle royale apps by Netease.
The following is a complete guide on how to download and play Rules of Survival on PC for the best mobile experience on the big screen with MEmu and Nox Android emulators.
How to Install and Play Rules of Survival on PC Guide
Step 1:
To begin you’ll need to download and install the Nox App Player from Bignox.
OR
You can install the MEmu Android emulator which also works: memuplay.com
In my experience, Nox seems to run slightly better, but this depends on emulator and computer hardware settings.
Very important: If you choose MEmu then you will need to run it in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
Step 2:
Sign into the Google Play Store and search for Rules of Survival, then click Install.
Step 3:
Launch the Android app. After it loads and downloads some resource files, it should take you to the main screen.
Rules of Survival on PC Optimization Tips
To ensure the game runs smoothly, you may need to adjust a few in-game settings. On the lobby screen, click on the gear icon in the bottom-right corner.
Go to the Operations tab. Make sure Scope Settings at Sniper Rifle is set to Traditional, and Vehicle Control to Comfort Mode.
Go to the Advance Settings tab. Switch to Classic Mode so you have a fixed joystick and fire button.
You should now be good to go here, but you can change any of the other settings to your personal preference.
Rules of Survival on PC Keyboard Controls
Now it’s time to map keyboard and mouse controls. Assigning keys in both Nox and MEmu is pretty simple. The short video above shows how to do this with Nox App Player, which is similar to MEmu’s keyboard controls as well. Here’s a screenshot of one PC controls setup with Nox.
Here’s the same setup in MEmu.
List of Rules of Survival PC Controls
- WASD: Move
- Left-mouse: Fire weapon
- Right-mouse: Toggle Shooter Mode
- Q: Primary weapon (press again to reload)
- 2: Secondary weapon (also to reload)
- 3: Pistol weapon (again to reload)
- 4: Melee
- E: Scope
- SPACE: Jump
- C: Crouch
- X: Prone
- G: Use medkits/energy drinks/grenades
- F: Open/close doors
- TAB: Map
The above controls can be changed for your playing style. Map the keys to what you feel most comfortable with.
After you have your controls mapped out, you’ll be ready to take on over 120 other players for the #1 rank.
i installed it from google play using latest version of nox..
doesn’t work.. it says emulators are not supported..
some say december patch broke this(?)
I just tested this on Nox version 6.0.1.0 and it’s still working fine for me. Try the following method:
1. Uninstall Nox App Player.
2. Download the latest version of Nox (6.0.1.1 or later) from the official website.
3. Install Nox.
4. Allocate at least 2 CPU cores and 2GB RAM to it. Set your resolution screen to 1280×720 or higher.
5. Download Rules of Survival.
If it still doesn’t work, then try MEmu instead.
Are you sure? sometimes mine says Unfortunately, Rules of Survival has stopped. Please help me
same problem here Dec.21 2017 update…
Hi please create a tutorial how to play ROS in Tencent Gaming Buddy please
mine used to work but today it stopped working
Yes, it appears MEmu is not compatible to run Rules of Survival since the new update.
I tested Nox App Player and it’s still working, so you can try that emulator instead.
You can also play the PC version for Rules of Survival too.
Yes it works on Nox
Thank you very much 🙂
Hey not trying to be smart but just go to http://www.rulesofsurvivalgame.com is the official website and there is a pc version don’t install emulators
Yes, there’s already a guide for how to play Rules of Survival PC version: https://playroider.com/rules-of-survival-pc-version/
Players just have a choice between either playing the mobile version or PC version on a computer.
THANK YOU IT WORKS 100 PERCENT GODLY
Hi,
How to activate grass in while using the emulator since game already patch and it has simple mode and normal mode. Most of my friends use mobile to play so grass is activated they wont play with me since grass is deactivated using Nox.
Help pls?
Unfortunately due to hardware restrictions in Nox App Player it’s not able to render grass in Normal Mode, so it will always play in Simple Mode.
Either your friends can play on Nox too, or you can all try playing the PC version for Rules of Survival: https://playroider.com/rules-of-survival-pc-version/
Knives Out and Survivor Royale is also available to play on PC using Nox as well.
https://playroider.com/knives-out-pc/
https://playroider.com/survivor-royale-pc/
It always wants QR code for every time.
How can I log in once and keep my progress?
The QR code scan is required for every login to the PC version. There’s no way around it yet unfortunately.
will this connect to Pc version server?
No. This is to play the mobile version on a computer.
Here’s a guide for the RoS PC version: https://playroider.com/rules-of-survival-pc-version/
how to link my account from phone to PC ?
Are you using an emulator or the PC client?
is there anyway to purchased Diamond using Visa card?
You can add a payment method on your Google Play Store account. Paying with debit/credit cards are available.
ganda ng larong ito nakaka saya!!
Your friends playing PC version can’t connect to others using phone version. Just imagine how convenient playing and aiming in PC version plus big screen vs phone gaming. So, I think that’s why devs separated the server for those 2.
using nox, when i move my mouse, sometimes the aiming does not follow. it just stays there.
hope this game has no cheater, because it so unfair for those player didn’t use a cheat,, ty!
how to claim diamond in rules of survival
im not even moving, my keyboard is ok but it doesnt work while in the game
Which Android emulator are you using? You’ll first need to set the controls for mouse and keyboard before playing.
The video on this post will show how to play RoS mobile with Nox App Player.
This post shows how to play on Bluestacks: https://playroider.com/rules-of-survival-pc-bluestacks/
my memu keeps on crashing, any tips?
How do you set up your mouse? The aim is not precise and most of the time my crosshair goes up or down while trying to aim at the enemy.
how to get diamond in ros
my friend give me red pocket but until now i cant get any diamonds