Heroic Games Launcher 2.16.0 "Scopper Gaban" has been released and represents a significant update, incorporating more than 70 modifications since the previous version. The update introduces several enhancements, including environment variables in known fixes, launch arguments through URLs, Steam shortcuts for uninstalled games, anti-cheat logging, and a toggle for "Force Grab Cursor" in Gamescope.
Key bug fixes encompass the resolution of DXVK uninstallation issues, enhancements for runtime crash prevention, adjustments to GOG v1 game setup, improvements in zoom retention, cleanup of the Epic library, consistency in cursor behavior, disabling of auto-download for DXVK, cleanup of sideloaded games, increased visibility for Crossover bottles, and enabling DXVK-NVAPI by default. The enhancements to the UI/UX encompass translation-friendly fonts, auto-install fixes graduated, import game hints, macOS dock menu, unified launcher (UMU) set as default on Linux/Steam Deck, custom CSS styling, per-game log toggles, shader cache warnings, cloud saves clarity, and guidance for an empty library. Recent technical enhancements encompass the adoption of Proton-GE as the default, improved discoverability of Whisky on Mac, backend game launching capabilities, GOG manifest cleanup, a delay in Winetricks search, and the update to Comet v0.2.0. The update enhances localization and accessibility features.
Heroic 2.16.0 is a significant update that incorporates enhancements, features, and adaptability for users. The update encompasses several improvements, including enhancements to actions_font_family_no_default and content_font_family_no_default for better translation compatibility, resolution of DXVK uninstallation issues from the prefix, the transition of auto-install for known fixes from experimental status, and the default activation of dxvk-nvapi.
The update additionally eliminates MangoHud in Steam Deck game mode to prevent conflicts and disregards titles that necessitate mobile devices. The update encompasses enhancements to the Flatpak manifest, user interface, and user experience, along with a mechanism for stubbing binaries, sidebar optimization, and integration with the macOS Dock Menu. The update covers enhancements in the user interface, including the capability to configure the appropriate WM Class in the Flatpak Desktop Entry, the cessation of automatic DXVK downloads, and the display of Crossover bottle information in the installed details. The update also features enhancements in the capitalization of Heroic within GlobalState.tsx, accurate naming for GE-Proton and umu, as well as the functionality to wait for the installation of DXVK.
The update encompasses enhancements to the SteamApp HeaderArt URL, the Gamescope toggle, and the incorporation of wiki link support in the known fixes. This update also features notifications regarding the disabled Shader Pre-Cache and the use of UMU in SD's gaming mode, enhancements to empty library instructions, and the removal of sideloaded games from the recent list upon uninstallation.
Here is the full announcement:
Heroic Games Launcher Release v2.16.0 "Scopper Gaban"
Heroic Games Launcher 2.16.0 Is Here and it is one of our biggest releases yet with more than 70 Changes since last release!
Discover the latest features, fixes, and quality-of-life improvements that make gaming even smoother!
New Features
Heroic 2.16.0 brings exciting tools and customization options to enhance your gaming experience:
️ Env Variables in Known Fixes: Customize game fixes with environment variables for better compatibility. (by @arielj)
Launch Arguments via URLs: Pass game arguments directly through protocol URLs for streamlined launching. (by @CommandMC)
️ Anti-Cheat Logging: Anti-cheat details now appear in logs for easier troubleshooting. (by @RawToast225)
️ Gamescope "Force Grab Cursor" Toggle: Prevent cursor escapes in full-screen games. (by @RuffledPlume)
Bug Fixes Stability and reliability take center stage with these critical fixes:
DXVK Uninstallation Fixed: No more leftover files when removing DXVK from prefixes. (by @casasfernando)
Runtime Crash Prevention: Avoid potential crashes during runtime checks. (by @Etaash-mathamsetty)
GOG v1 Game Setup Fix: Resolved regressions affecting older GOG titles. (by @imLinguin)
️ Zoom Retention: Window zoom settings now persist after minimizing/restoring. (by @hitgubian)
Epic Library Cleanup: Hide unnecessary UE-related items cluttering your library. (by @CommandMC)
Cursor Consistency: Proper cursor behavior over SVG icons on game pages. (by @Flexicon)
Auto-Download DXVK Disabled: More control over when DXVK is installed. (by @Etaash-mathamsetty)
Sideloaded Games Cleanup: Uninstalled sideloaded games vanish from your recent list. (by @arielj)
Crossover Bottle Visibility: Installed Crossover bottles now display correctly. (by @arielj)
UI/UX Enhancements
A sleeker, more intuitive interface awaits:
Translation-Friendly Fonts: Improved localization support for non-Latin fonts. (by @jjanuszkiewicz)
Import Game Hints: Clear instructions for importing games in the "Add Game" dialog. (by @arielj)
macOS Dock Menu: Quick access to recent games via the Dock. (by @LenaWil)
️ Custom CSS Styling: Advanced users can tweak Heroic’s look with persistent CSS. (by @arielj)
Per-Game Log Toggles: Enable/disable logs individually instead of globally. (by @arielj)
️ Shader Cache Warnings: Alerts if pre-caching is off while using UMU on Steam Deck. (by @arielj)
️ Cloud Saves Clarity: Tabs now warn if cloud saves aren’t supported. (by @arielj)
Empty Library Guidance: Better instructions for new users and anticheat info. (by @arielj)
️ Technical Improvements
Under-the-hood upgrades for power users:
Whisky Discoverability on Mac: Easier setup for macOS users. (by @WangEdward)
Backend Game Launching: Faster protocol handling without frontend delays. (by @arielj)
Winetricks Search Delay: Wait until lists load before searching. (by @arielj)
Localization & Accessibility
Making Heroic accessible to everyone:
️ Updated Translations: Thanks to @weblate and contributors for multilingual support.
Important Notes
Android-Only Games Skipped: Heroic now ignores titles requiring mobile devices. (by @arielj)
Update Now!Heroic 2.16.0 is packed with fixes, flair, and flexibility. Whether you’re tweaking CSS, battling anti-cheat errors, or exploring UMU on Steam Deck, this update has something for everyone.
Full Changelog Below:
- Make actions_font_family_no_default and content_font_family_no_default more translation-friendly by @jjanuszkiewicz in #3880
- [Fix] Fix DXVK uninstallation from prefix by @casasfernando in #3760
- [FIX] Runtime isInstalled potential crash by @Etaash-mathamsetty in #4076
- [UX] Make auto install of known fixes not experimental anymore by @arielj in #4032
- [FIX]: gog setup regression for v1 games by @imLinguin in #4049
- [Fix] Cache installed wine version on prefix by @Snaggly in #4027
- [Fix] Zoom now always retained after minimize, restore, etc. by @hitgubian in #4020
- [CI]: Build arm64 version for linux by @imLinguin in #4008
- [Fix] Allow unselecting Launch Options. Show selector after a game finishes installation by @arielj in #3991
- Update Flatpak manifest by @Etaash-mathamsetty in #4110
- [FIX] comet version string has extra newline by @Etaash-mathamsetty in #4094
- chore: improve whisky discoverability on mac by @WangEdward in #3747
- [Tech] Patch
@types/nodeto restrict ourplatformtype to valid platforms by @CommandMC in #3927- [Fix] Make the compatibility_layers test work on systems with Wine installed by @CommandMC in #3847
- [CI] Upgrade upload-artifact action to v4 by @flavioislima in #4126
- [Fix] Lint & test failures by @CommandMC in #4134
- [Fix] Epic: Hide UE-related items from the user's library by @CommandMC in #4133
- Sync Flatpak changes by @CommandMC in #4146
- [Test/e2e] Add a mechanism to stub binaries by @arielj in #3485
- [Refactor] Sidebar cleanup (and a bit more that's related) by @arielj in #3544
- [UX] Show 'import game' hint/instructions in 'add game' dialog by @arielj in #3940
- Fix: egs-sync path field is always disabled by @arielj in #4174
- [UX] UMU used by default if linux and proton, not exprimental anymore, allow disabling as needed by @arielj in #4175
- macOS Dock Menu support by @LenaWil in #4158
- Fix: Do not check Epic server status if not an Epic game by @arielj in #4184
- [Fix] Add missing input text fields in advanced game default settings for scripts by @casasfernando in #4093
- [Fix] Maintain proper cursor over SVGs on Game page by @Flexicon in #4213
- [Dist] set the correct WM Class in the flatpak Desktop Entry by @MattSturgeon in #4181
- Stop automatically downloading dxvk by @Etaash-mathamsetty in #4221
- [UX] Wait until winetricks lists before allowing the user to search by @arielj in #4226
- [Fix] Show Crossover bottle in installed info details by @arielj in #4194
- Launch game from the backend when processing launch protocol without sending a message to the frontend by @arielj in #4188
- [UX/Tech] Use Proton-GE instead of Wine-GE as default and as recommended by @arielj in #4185
- Feature: support env variables in known fixes by @arielj in #4195
- [Feat] Passing arguments via protocol URLs by @CommandMC in #4186
- Fix chrome-sandbox ownership/mode so e2e tests can run by @arielj in #4257
- fix(gog): make sure game directory is mounted in container by @imLinguin in #4251
- Allow adding steam shortcut for uninstalled games by @lostb1t in #4234
- added -NoProfile to fix issues with loading pages for games by @ojsi in #4258
- [FIX] Await promises for DXVK installation by @Etaash-mathamsetty in #4269
- tech: update comet to v0.2.0 by @fisch2 in #4145
- Fix capitalisation of Heroic in GlobalState.tsx by @LenaWil in #4218
- [Fix] Correct names for GE-Proton and umu by @CommandMC in #4244
- [FIX] Delete GOG manifest if present before install by @arielj in #4318
- [FIX] Enable dxvk-nvapi by default by @Etaash-mathamsetty in #4321
- [FEAT] Add anticheat information to the log file if there is anticheat infor… by @RawToast225 in #4128
- Fixed category deletion by @hassanzahidd in #4352
- [FIX] Don't enable mangohud in steam deck gamemode by @Etaash-mathamsetty in #4320
- [UX] CustomCSS field for advance persistent styling by @arielj in #4282
- [i18n] Updated Translations by @weblate in #4356
- fix: avoid using GOGGalaxyClient user agent by @imLinguin in #4359
- [Fix] Tray icon language doesn't follow config by @arielj in #4281
- [UX] Enable/disable logs game-by-game instead of globally by @arielj in #4214
- [UX] Add support for wiki links in known fixes to display in game details page by @arielj in #4295
- [UX] Warn when Shader Pre-Cache is disabled and using umu in SD's gaming mode by @arielj in #4328
- [UX] Improve empty library instructions and denied anticheat copy by @arielj in #4312
- [UX] Show tab and message when Cloud Saves are not supported by @arielj in #4280
- Update SteamApp HeaderArt Url by @RuffledPlume in #4351
- Added new Gamescope toggle: Enable Force Grab Cursor by @RuffledPlume in #4341
- Check prefix folder is correct before deleting it by @arielj in #3989
- [UX] Skip games that can only be installed on Android devices by @arielj in #4364
- [UX/Fix] Respect experimental UMU support disabled by @arielj in #4191
- Fix: Remove sideloaded games from recent list when uninstalled by @arielj in #4178
- [i18n] Updated Translations by @weblate in #4362
New Contributors
- @jjanuszkiewicz made their first contribution in #3880
- @Snaggly made their first contribution in #4027
- @hitgubian made their first contribution in #4020
- @WangEdward made their first contribution in #3747
- @LenaWil made their first contribution in #4158
- @Flexicon made their first contribution in #4213
- @MattSturgeon made their first contribution in #4181
- @lostb1t made their first contribution in #4234
- @ojsi made their first contribution in #4258
- @fisch2 made their first contribution in #4145
- @hassanzahidd made their first contribution in #4352
- @RuffledPlume made their first contribution in #4351
Full Changelog: v2.15.2...v2.16.0
Release v2.16.0 "Scopper Gaban" · Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher
