Version updating method of online game

Abstract

The invention provides a version updating method of an online game, which comprises the following steps: by comparing the difference between file information in a server file list and a local file list, putting the name of each file of which the file content MD5 (message digest 5) value is changed as well as the names of files which need to be newly added into the local file list as compared with the server file list in a file list to be updated; and downloading files in the file list to be updated, putting in a client resource packet, thus finishing version updating. By using the invention, updating files in multiple versions between the current client version and the current server version do not need to be repeatedly downloaded, and only the changed and newly added files need to be downloaded by comparing the current client version with the current server version, thereby reducing the downloading of redundant files.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the field of operation support of online games, in particular to a method for updating versions of online games. Background technique [0002] In the operation of various online games, the version update of the client is a very basic and very important link. Game products will fix bugs, improve player experience, and add new game content through frequent update versions. The stability and efficiency of the update mechanism determines whether the player can quickly complete the update and enter the game normally. [0003] Most of the existing online games adopt a complete package update solution, such as Perfect World's "Zhu Xian", Changyou's "Tian Long Ba Bu", NetEase's "Fantasy Westward Journey", etc. [0004] Assuming that the client version is 1.0 and the server version is 1.2, the process of updating the full package includes the following steps: [0005] a. Judging whether the current client version is consistent with t...

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Problems solved by technology

[0007] It can be seen that the update solution using the complete package is not efficient enough. When cross-version updates are required, frequent version updates may cause a large number of redundant files to be downloaded repeatedly; in addition, the update solution using the complete package cannot support the repair function. If the client has Corrupt, it is difficult to provide independent file updates, only reinstall

The update scheme of the complete package is not flexible enough to support reverse updates. If there is an experience server in an online game, the version is generally higher than the official server. After upgrading to the experience server, it is impossible to quickly roll back to the official server. switch

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