The release of HeroicGamesLauncher version 2.18.1 Hotfix #1 addresses a significant change for Linux users, specifically the default setting that hides Proton versions other than Proton-GE. The update now exclusively conceals Proton Experimental and operates on an Opt-in basis rather than an Opt-out approach. The update addresses the Environmental variables table and introduces configurations for utilizing WoW64 on Linux. The updates consist of enhancing the Alphabet Filter in the Library, retaining the scroll position of the library during screen transitions, correcting text wrapping for non-alphabetic scripts, eliminating unnecessary alt launch actions, reinstating the Winetricks log message, and enabling non-GE Proton versions to exclusively conceal Valve Proton versions. The update addresses logger errors, disregards DLCs, introduces a WoW64 toggle for Linux non-native games, and deactivates DXVK-NVAPI when it is turned off.

HeroicGamesLauncher Release 2.18.1 Hotfix #1

Hi!

On this Hotfix release we reverted a controversial change for Linux users where Proton versions other than Proton-GE were being hidden by default. This now only hides Proton Experimental and it is Opt-in instead of Opt-out.
We also fixed the Environmental variables table and added a few couple of settings for using WoW64 on Linux and several other fixes and improvements.

Let us know if you find any other issue. You can give us feedback on our official Discord or Github.

What's Changed

• [FIX] Using = in env var value by  @arielj in  #4787
• [UX] Make search icon not selectable, made search bar more compact by  @veryprofessionaldodo in  #4758
• Fix error creating folder while installing a wine version by  @Vidi0 in  #4754
• [UX] Wine Manager - Make refresh button part a tab, clearer keyboard navigation by  @veryprofessionaldodo in  #4750
• [UX] Added extra bit of padding for inner buttons in game page by  @veryprofessionaldodo in  #4751
• [UX] Improved SelectField navigation with gamepad by  @veryprofessionaldodo in  #4820
• [UI] Optimize the Alphabet Filter in Library look like on narror window by  @SourLemonJuice in  #4805
• [FIX] Remember scroll position of library when changing screens by  @arielj in  #4814
• [UI] Fix text wrapping for non-alphabetic scripts by  @arielj in  #4813
• [UX] Remove alt launch action when it makes no sense by  @arielj in  #4815
• [Fix] Make the Winetricks log message show up again by  @CommandMC in  #4833
• Change "Allow non-GE Proton" to only hide Valve Proton versions by  @CommandMC in  #4799
• [Feat] (Auto-)Updater improvements by  @CommandMC in  #4830
• [Tech] Clean up MUI theming by  @CommandMC in  #4803
• [UI] Update library when changing games' categories by  @arielj in  #4829
• [FIX] Fix logger error opening second instance of Heroic by  @arielj in  #4812
• [FIX] Inputs onChange callback bug by  @arielj in  #4804
• [UX] Ignore DLCs when calculating available alphabet filter letters by  @arielj in  #4839
• [UX] Print list of GOG games in GOG log by  @arielj in  #4838
• [UI] Add WoW64 toggle on Linux non-native games by  @Vidi0 in  #4831
• [UI] disable DXVK-NVAPI when DXVK is disabled by  @davidfragalaureano in  #4842
• [i18n] Updated Translations by  @weblate in  #4796

New Contributors

• @SourLemonJuice made their first contribution in  #4805
• @davidfragalaureano made their first contribution in  #4842

Full Changelog:  v2.18.0...v2.18.1

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