Hi!
We are excited to announce the release of Heroic Games Launcher v2.8.0, packed with numerous improvements, bug fixes, and new features to enhance your gaming experience on Linux, Windows, macOS, and SteamDeck.
New Features
- Added a DLC manager for Epic Games on the game page Submenu and the ability to install individual DLCs when installing a game @flavioislima
- Added support for Sideloading Browser Apps and Games (DRM content like Netflix won't work for now though)@flavioislima
- Auto Download Wine if no version was found in the system. Defaults to Wine-GE on Linux and Wine-Crossover on macOS @flavioislima
Bug Fixes
- Fixed installation/update progress reports to the frontend @arielj
- Numerous UI fixes in the Nord Light theme @arielj
- Added missing Sideload game cover when no URL provided @Etaash-mathamsetty
- Fixed Linux native games failing to add to the launcher @av-dx
- Missing GOG download size in the download manager @arielj
- Fixed installation of games that have Selective downloads (Fortnite, Fallout NV, and others) @flavioislima
Other Improvements
- Made login screen more responsive @arielj
- Improved sidebar link effect @redromnon
- Improved handling of shortcuts from the frontend without depending on the menu @arielj
- Updated translations @weblate
- Several other fixes and improvements
Heroic Team
@arielj @CommandMC @flavioislima @imLinguin @Nocccer
New and Other Contributors
- @av-dx made their first contribution in #2695
- @SabotageAndi made their first contribution in #2711
@redromnon @Etaash-mathamsetty
Full Changelog: v2.7.1...v2.8.0