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NVIDIA PhysX SDK Downloads

This page contains links to the NVIDIA PhysX Free Licensed version of the PhysX PC SDK. For information on commercial licenses, source code, and console-game versions of the library, email PhysX Developer Support.

Latest Edition: 2.8.1, May 2008


PhysX SDK System Software

PhsyX SDK is installed in two parts. In addition to the versioned SDK installation, you will need to install a SystemSoftware release (below) that supports your SDK. Unless there are problems, you should always use the latest version of the SystemSoftware, as it may address issues found in previous versions.

  • System Software Versions for Development
    PhysX_8.04.25_SystemSoftware.exe
    This System Software is a required installation for developing and running PhysX-enabled applications. It provides runtime and driver support for all versions of the PhysX SDK up to and including versions 2.8.1.
    Also includes updated demo applications and improved support for Windows Vista.
    PhysX_8.02.13_SystemSoftware.exe
    This System Software is a required installation for developing and running PhysX-enabled applications. It provides runtime and driver support for all versions of the PhysX SDK up to and including versions 2.8.0.
    PhysX_7.11.13_SystemSoftware.exe
    This System Software is a required installation for developing and running PhysX-enabled applications. It provides runtime and driver support for all versions of the PhysX SDK up to and including versions 2.7.3.
    PhysX_7.09.13_SystemSoftware.exe
    This System Software is a required installation for developing and running PhysX-enabled applications. It provides runtime and driver support for all versions of the PhysX SDK up to and including versions 2.7.4.
  • System Software Versions for Game Distribution
    PhysX_Game_installer_281.msi
    the small system software installer of SDK 2.8.1. It will install with quiet mode.
    PhysX_Game_installer_280.msi
    the small system software installer of SDK 2.8.0. It will install with quiet mode.
    PhysX_Game_installer_273.msi
    the small system software installer of SDK 2.7.3. It will install with quiet mode.
    PhysX_Game_installer_272.msi
    the small system software installer of SDK 2.7.2. It will install with quiet mode.
    PhysX_Game_installer_264.msi
    the small system software installer of SDK 2.6.4. It will install with quiet mode.

NVIDIA PhysX SDK

Be sure that you have installed the appropriate PhysX System Software before using the SDK.

PhysX SDK Version 2.8.1 - May 2008

PhysX_2.8.1_SDK_Core.msi
This is the required core for all installations of the PhysX SDK. Contains headers, libs, dlls, samples, and documentation. Requires installation of the appropriate PhysX System Software as described above.
PhysX_2.8.1_SDK_CoreLinux_deb.tar.gz
Core code for Linux
PhysX_2.8.1_SDK_CoreLinux_rpm.tar.gz
Core code for Linux

PhysX SDK Version 2.8.0 - November 2007

PhysX_2.8.0_SDK_Core.msi
This is the required core for all installations of the PhysX SDK. Contains headers, libs, dlls, samples, and documentation. Requires installation of the appropriate PhysX System Software as described above.
PhysX_2.8.0_SDK_CoreLinux_deb.tar.gz
Core code for Linux
PhysX_2.8.0_SDK_CoreLinux_rpm.tar.gz
Core code for Linux
PhysX_2.8.0_SDK_VRD_1.0.msi
The patch 1.0 for VRD of SDK 2.8.0. Requires installation of PhysX_2.8.0_SDK_Core.msi and PhysX_8.02.13_SystemSoftware.exe (as listed above)

PhysX SDK Version 2.7.3 - September 2007

PhysX_2.7.3_SDK_Core.exe
This is the required core for all installations of the PhysX SDK. Contains headers, libs, dlls, samples, and documentation. Requires installation of the appropriate PhysX System Software as described above.
PhysX_2.7.3_SDK_CoreLinux_deb.tar.gz
Core code for Linux
PhysX_2.7.3_SDK_CoreLinux_rpm.tar.gz
Core code for Linux
PhysX_2.7.3_Tools.exe
Contains Rocket, Rocket data files, and web installer for the required version of DirectX. PhysX plugins will be available from http://SourceForge.net

PhysX SDK Version 2.7.2 - April 2007

PhysX_2.7.2_SDK_Core.exe
This is the required core for all installations of the PhysX SDK. Contains headers, libs, dlls, samples, and documentation. Requires installation of the appropriate PhysX System Software as described above.
PhysX_2.7.2_SDK_CoreLinux_deb.tar.gz
Core code for Linux
PhysX_2.7.2_SDK_CoreLinux_rpm.tar.gz
Core code for Linux
PhysX_2.7.2_Tools.exe
Contains Rocket, Rocket data files, and web installer for the required version of DirectX. PhysX plugins will be available from http://SourceForge.net

PhysX SDK Version 2.6.4 - January 2007

PhysX_2.6.4_SDK_Core.exe
This is the required core for all installations of the PhysX SDK. Contains headers, libs, dlls, samples, and documentation. Requires installation of the appropriate PhysX System Software as described above.
PhysX_2.6.4_Tools.exe
Contains Rocket, Rocket data files, and web installer for the required version of DirectX. PhysX plugins will be available from http://SourceForge.net

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