BlueStacks 4: How to get the right Android instance for your game

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[Read this article]
to learn how to utilize different Android versions available on BlueStacks 5.

Why Do I Need a Specific Android Instance?

Using the right Android instance ensures the best gameplay experience.

  • Nougat 32-bit: For Android 32-bit games like Free Fire, Rise of Kingdoms, Among Us
  • Nougat 64-bit: For Android 64-bit games like Teamfight Tactics, Rangers of Oblivion, Tera Hero
  • Lollipop 32-bit: For older Android 32-bit apps like Dragon Raja

How to Download an Android Version

You can download an Android version in two ways:

Downloading via Multi-Instance Manager

  • Open the Multi-Instance Manager and click New Instance.
  • Select Fresh Instance and click the drop-down menu to choose your Android version.
  • If the selected Android version is not installed, click Download when prompted.
  • Adjust the engine settings, if needed, and click Create to generate the instance.
  • Click Start to launch the new instance.

Downloading via BlueStacks Prompt

  • When installing an app that requires a different Android version, BlueStacks will recommend downloading the required version.
  • Click Download and then Launch to start a new instance with the recommended Android version.

List of Games for Different Android Versions

Nougat 32-bit Nougat 64-bit Lollipop 32-bit
Free Fire Teamfight Tactics Fish Island: Fishing Paradise
PUBG: Mobile Tera Hero Ace Fishing: Wild Catch
Call of Duty: Mobile Rangers of Oblivion Dawn of Titans
Rise of Kingdoms KarDia tou ABel Dragon Raja
Among Us Forza Street Crusaders Quest


How BlueStacks Helps You Choose the Best Android Version

  • Open BlueStacks, search for a game in the search bar and click the game’s icon to install it.
  • If the game requires a different Android version, BlueStacks will prompt you to install it.
  • Click Download, and then launch to play on the correct instance. If no prompt appears, your game is already compatible with your current instance.

Thank you for choosing BlueStacks. We hope you enjoy using it. Happy Gaming!

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