TFTC Quick Installation

Introduction

This is a quick guide on how to install X-Wing Alliance TIE Fighter Total Conversion on your computer. The aim is to keep it fast and simple. Be sure to follow all the steps in sequence.

Requirements

• 50GB Free Space
  • 20GB Free on C Drive, even if installing to a different drive
• Run all installations as the Admin
• Perform the steps below in sequence

Version

At any given time, the latest TFTC release is the version supported for use in the Emperor's Hammer.

On 27 February 2026, v1.4 became the latest release.

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Installation

Need to install X-Wing Alliance (XWA), X-Wing Alliance Upgrade (XWAU) and TIE Fighter Total Conversion Re-Imagined (TFTC-R).

Stage 1: Install XWA and XWAU

1. Install XWA Vanilla GOG version (You can purchase your own copy here: https://www.gog.com/game/star_wars_xwing_alliance)
   • Once installed, run XWA with a token pilot
2. Visit https://www.xwaupgrade.com/index.php?action=downloads
3. Download and install the X-Wing Alliance Installer Manager
4. Download and install X-Wing Alliance Upgrade 2025 v1.0.0
5. Download and install X-Wing Alliance Upgrade 2025 v1.1.0

Stage 2: Install TFTC-R

1. Using X-Wing Alliance Installer Manager download and install TFTC-R v1.4
   • Very Important: Select TFTC-R NOT TFTC-C
2. Goto TFTC Discord #quick-fixes channel or to | Quick Fixes and download all listed fixes and install them in the appropriate folders

In-Flight Control Changes

1. Slam Key = toggle K (the accelerator for the Missile Boat)
2. To open your S-Foils = close landing gear: Control + L and then press V
3. Time acceleration = toggle Control + Q

Additional Help

1. TFTC website https://www.tiefightertc.com
2. Full instructions on TFTC Website https://www.tiefightertc.com/installation/Installation
3. 20 minute video for the TFTC Installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7spkHySS-k&t=1s
4. Joystick Preset Config Options: https://github.com/edemirkan/tftc-joystick-resources
5. You can also check the XWA Upgrade extended installation guide
6. XWAU Forums offer a significant resource for any troubleshooting [[1]]

Trouble?

1. One error that has been seen is the use of special effects, this can cause jittery behaviour or even the game to crash when you enter a mission. This appears to related to onboard GPUs and can be fixed by using the Babu Frik tool that ships with XWAU to disable the effects (when you hover over the text it will inform you that it will install the JeremyaFr's ddraw.dll).

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(If in trouble, contact Tactical Officer)