The 2.20.1 hotfix finally silences those scary “error” pop‑ups that turned out to be nothing more than Python log noise. It also lets Epic games run on systems stuck with an older Python 3, though upgrading to Python 3.12 or newer is still the safest bet to keep the GOG runner happy. Users on cutting‑edge Linux will notice the false “an error has occurred” warnings disappear, and downloads now pause automatically when the network drops out. In short, the update cleans up the UI noise, patches a few backend quirks, and nudges everyone toward a more future‑proof Python version.

Heroic Games Launcher 2.20.1 Hotfix – Stop Those Spooky Python Error Dialogs

The new 2.20.1 hotfix for Heroic Games Launcher is here to set your fears at ease with a solution that’s both practical and seamless. Ever encountered those pesky error dialogs that left you thinking your game had crashed when it was just a harmless Python glitch? This update will silence those false alarms, ensuring your gaming experience remains as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

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What the hotfix actually fixes

The new update wipes out the random “error has occurred” pop‑ups that were nothing more than harmless Python logs scaring users for no reason. One user reported that after launching an Epic title the launcher threw a bright red dialog filled with stack traces, making it look like the game had crashed even though it ran fine. The hotfix silences those false alarms and also adds compatibility for older Python 3 builds, although upgrading to Python 3.12 or newer is still strongly recommended to keep the GOG runner happy.

Why a Python upgrade is still worth it

Even though Heroic now pretends to work with legacy Python versions, the reality is that many downstream libraries – especially the ones handling DXVK and winetricks – assume features only present in recent releases. Sticking with an ancient interpreter can lead to subtle glitches that are harder to diagnose than a simple dialog box. Upgrading eliminates a whole class of hidden bugs and keeps the launcher on the cutting edge of security patches.

How to apply the update

The hotfix arrives through Heroic’s built‑in updater, so launching the program and clicking “Check for updates” is enough. Once the download finishes, the launcher restarts automatically; no manual file swaps are required. After the restart, a small badge appears on game cards only when a controller is connected – a tiny UI polish that prevents unnecessary clutter.

Backend and UI tweaks you’ll notice

Behind the scenes the legendary library has been bumped to version 0.20.42, which smooths out Epic logout handling by clearing the correct partition data. The Mac path detection for Intel Homebrew and MacPorts has also been corrected, meaning winetricks dependencies are now found without manual tinkering. On Linux, the false‑positive error messages that plagued bleeding‑edge distros have finally been squashed, so you won’t see phantom alerts while running titles on Arch or Fedora.

Things to keep an eye on

If a game has no explicit launch option besides DLCs, Heroic now adds a default entry automatically; this prevents the launcher from leaving you staring at a blank “Play” button. The main window also hides itself when you quit, which some users find less jarring than the old behavior of lingering background windows.

That’s it – update, breathe easier, and let the games speak for themselves.