You’re mid-way through setting up a private Ludo King match with your high school friends when you realize you can’t find the new 6-player mode everyone’s raving about. Or you open the app to join a weekly cash prize tournament, only to get a pop-up saying your version is no longer supported. If that sounds familiar, you need to learn how to update Ludo King to the latest available version. I’ve been playing Ludo King regularly for 4 years, and I’ve missed out on at least 3 limited-time event reward sets because I kept hitting “remind me later” on update notifications. Last month, I lost access to a cricket-themed token set I really wanted because I put off updating for 10 days, and the event ended before I got the new version. I don’t want that to happen to you, so I put together this no-fluff guide to updating on every device, plus fixes for common update issues.
How to Update Ludo King on Android and iOS Devices
Updating the mobile version of Ludo King only takes a minute or two if you follow the official steps, and you won’t lose any of your progress as long as your account is linked. For Android users, start by opening the Google Play Store, tapping the search bar at the top, and typing in Ludo King. If an update is available, you’ll see an “Update” button next to the “Open” button on the app listing page. Tap it, and the update will download and install automatically in the background. You need at least 150MB of free storage space for most Ludo King updates, so if the button doesn’t show up, check that you have enough space first.
For iOS users, open the App Store, tap your profile icon in the top right corner, and scroll down to the “Pending Updates” section. Look for Ludo King in the list, and tap the “Update” button next to it if it appears. Keep in mind that iOS updates sometimes roll out 12 to 24 hours later than Android updates, so don’t panic if you don’t see the option right after an update is announced. You never need to delete the app to update it, even if the initial update attempt fails. Deleting the app will erase all local save data if you haven’t linked your account to Google Play Games, Game Center, or a Facebook account, which is a mistake I’ve seen dozens of new players make.
If you want to avoid missing updates in the future, turn on auto-updates for the app. On Android, go to the Ludo King Play Store listing, tap the three dots in the top right corner, and check the “Enable auto-update” box. On iOS, go to Settings > App Store, and toggle on “App Updates” under the Automatic Downloads section. That way, updates will install whenever you’re on Wi-Fi, without you having to remember to check.
How to Update Ludo King on Desktop and Browser Versions
Millions of users play Ludo King on Windows desktops or browser platforms like Facebook, and the update process for these versions is a little different from mobile. If you use the official Windows desktop app downloaded from the Microsoft Store, the update process is almost identical to mobile. Open the Microsoft Store, click the “Library” icon in the bottom left corner, and look for Ludo King in the list of available updates. Click the “Update” button next to it, and the new version will install within a couple of minutes.
If you play the browser version of Ludo King, either through Facebook or the official web app, you usually don’t need to manually update at all. The game loads the latest version every time you open the page, as long as your browser isn’t holding onto old cached data. If you’re seeing old features or getting error messages that other players aren’t getting, hard refresh your browser (Ctrl+F5 on Windows, Cmd+Shift+R on Mac) to clear the cached old version of the game. That will force the browser to load the latest available build.
One thing to note is that desktop and browser versions of Ludo King usually get updates 3 to 5 days after the mobile versions. So if your friends on mobile are talking about a new feature that you don’t see on your desktop app, you’ll just have to wait a few days for the update to roll out to those platforms. There’s no way to get early access to updates on desktop right now.
Common Ludo King Update Problems and How to Fix Them
I’ve run into almost every possible update issue with Ludo King over the years, and most of them are really easy to fix if you know what to look for. Here are the most common problems players face, and the simple solutions that work 99% of the time:
- Update button not showing: First, check if your device operating system is supported. Ludo King no longer works on Android 5.0 or older, or iOS 12 or older, so you won’t get any new updates if you’re on an outdated OS. You can either update your device’s OS if it’s eligible, or switch to the browser version of the game to keep playing with the latest features.
- Update keeps failing: This is almost always caused by not having enough storage space on your device. Delete unused apps, old photos, or downloaded videos to free up at least 200MB of space, then try the update again. You can also switch to a Wi-Fi connection if you’re using mobile data, as some larger updates are restricted to Wi-Fi only by default on most devices.
- Lost progress after update: This only happens if you never linked your game account to a social media account, Google Play Games, or Game Center. If you did link your account, simply log back in with the same credentials, and all your coins, skins, level progress, and tournament history will be restored immediately.
- App crashes right after updating: Clear the app cache first (on Android: Settings > Apps > Ludo King > Storage > Clear Cache). If that doesn’t work, restart your device. Most post-update crashes are caused by leftover old data conflicting with the new version, and these two steps will fix almost all of them.
One big warning I have to share here: you should never download Ludo King APK files from third-party sites to get early updates. I’ve seen players try this to get access to new features a day early, and half of them ended up with malware on their phones, or got their Ludo King accounts permanently banned from official tournaments. The developers actively detect unofficial versions of the app, and you’ll lose all your progress if you get caught. It’s just not worth the risk.
Key Benefits of Updating Ludo King Regularly
A lot of players put off updating because they don’t want to wait for the download, or they worry the new version will have bugs, but the benefits of staying on the latest version far outweigh any minor inconveniences. First, you get access to all new features as they launch. The most recent update added a voice chat feature for private rooms, which made playing with my cousins who live in another state way more fun. Past updates have added 6-player mode, themed game boards, custom dice and token skins, and new quick-play modes that cut game time down to 10 minutes.
Updates also fix most of the common bugs that ruin gameplay. Older versions of Ludo King have frequent issues like random disconnections mid-game, incorrect dice roll registration, and not receiving rewards for watching ads or completing challenges. Every new update patches dozens of these bugs, so you’ll have a much smoother playing experience if you stay updated. I used to get disconnected from 1 out of every 3 multiplayer matches until I updated last year, and now I almost never have that issue.
You also can’t join official Ludo King tournaments if you’re on an outdated version. The developers only support the latest two versions of the app for competitive play, so if you’re more than one update behind, you’ll be locked out of weekly cash prize tournaments and exclusive community events. Most limited-time events only run for 7 to 14 days, so updating on time is the only way to earn exclusive event rewards like free 10,000 coin bundles or rare limited-edition skins that you can’t buy with regular in-game currency. Updates also include important security patches that fix vulnerabilities that could let bad actors access your linked account details, so staying updated helps keep your personal information safe too.
At the end of the day, learning how to update Ludo King takes less than 5 minutes for most users, and it saves you from missing out on fun new features, event rewards, and competitive tournament play. The only rule to remember is to always update through official app stores, and make sure your account is linked to a social media or game platform account before you start the update, so you don’t lose any of your hard-earned progress. Next time you open the app and see a notification for a new update, don’t tap “remind me later” — you never know what cool new feature you might be skipping out on.