github Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher v1.8.0rc2
1.8.0 RC2 - Improvements on all Platforms

latest releases: v2.15.2, v2.15.1, v2.15.0...
pre-release3 years ago

Changelog

General

  • Added Simplified Chinese language
  • Added recent games on the tray icon and a filter on the library.
  • Added Discord RPC support (except Linux AppImages) thanks @TabulateJarl8
  • Submenu now is always visible on Game Page.
  • It's possible to update a game from the game page now by clicking on the update information instead of opening the settings like before.
  • Downloading Fortnite and Cyberpunk2077 still not possible but they now can be imported.
  • Fixed a bug when a game needed repair before updating and the information got messed up.
  • Other minor Bugfixes and performance improvements.

Linux

  • Added shortcuts on Desktop and Applications menu. By default, it will always create after installing a new game and removing it when uninstalling.
  • Added button to create shortcuts from the Game Page.
  • Improved Winetricks and Winecfg handlers and they should work now with proton 6.3+
  • Fixed save-sync folder when using Proton
  • Added STEAM_COMPAT_CLIENT_INSTALL_PATH variable when launching a game with proton since its needed from Proton versions 6.3+.
  • Improved Logging when running from the terminal. Thanks @dragonDScript and @Nocccer

Windows

  • It's now possible to choose the install folder.
  • Fixed the stop install button.
  • Fixed Verify and Repair function
  • Simplified Sync with Epic Games Store setting.

Mac

  • Started officially distributing the binary as a DMG file.
  • Hidden unnecessary settings.
  • Heroic downloads ONLY WINDOWS GAMES, so it's recommended to have Crossover installer otherwise the games won't work.

What's Next?

  • Gamepad support
  • Desktop shortcut on other platforms
  • Install / update Queue
  • Games auto update
  • Stability improvements

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