BYOND is a free software suite for creating and playing online games.
Publisher’s description
What is BYOND?
BYOND by BYOND is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 7.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 515.1633, released on March 5, 2024. The version history goes back to February 10, 2022: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.9 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (7.6 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: BYOND is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BYOND safe to download?
- The file is served by byond.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
62870FBC70E5856141FAF83425C0F4696332A3766928F7CFB4EF6AA4CA15D289· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 2 years · about 2.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515.1633Latest | March 5, 2024 | 7.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 514.1589 | October 7, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 514.1585 | July 18, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 514.1580 | February 24, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 514.1579 | February 24, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 514.1578 | February 10, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BYOND.BYOND -e515.1633_byond.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
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Frequently asked questions
Is BYOND free?
BYOND is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is BYOND safe to download?
The download comes from byond.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install BYOND with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can BYOND be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does BYOND run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of BYOND?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 10, 2022.