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Heroic Launcher

A new update for the Heroic Games Launcher, the open-source launcher for Epic, GOG, and Amazon games on the Steam Deck, was released earlier today, filled with fixes following the fantastic big 1.27.0 update. The fixes different UI issues like making sure the DXVK-NVAPI option is hidden on the Steam Deck, while also fixing the new Nord Light theme and showing the Flatpak's runtime version when missing mangohud/gamescope.

This comes hot off the heels of the 2.17.0 update, which features some significant changes. There's a new Game Page design, a new setting to download Proton versions directly to the Steam compatibility folder, updates with Legendary to fix launching issues with Rockstar Games, fixed RemotePlay, and much more. You can also select an image file when sideloading, opening up more games that can be added to Heroic's library.

Both of these updates should automatically be downloaded through the Discover Store, which is where we get the Heroic Launcher. I love both of these updates, though, and it just solidifies how Heroic is my go-to launcher for playing Epic and GOG games easily on the Steam Deck.

Heroic Launcher 2.17.0 Update Changelog:

Heroic Launcher 2.17.1 Update Changelog:

  • [Feat] Return Proton first in the Wine version list by @CommandMC in #4550
  • [FEAT - macOS] Add Rosetta AVX Setting by @flavioislima in #4557
  • [macOS] Put the macOS icon in a rounded rectangle by @maksalees in #4319
  • [UX] Show (i) tooltips for when focusing setting with controller by @arielj in #4595
  • [Fix] Revert DXVK update logic by @arielj in #4593
  • [UX] Ignore iOS games in library by @arielj in #4592
  • [UX] Show Flatpak's runtime version when missing mangohud/gamescope by @arielj in #4588
  • [UX] Fix showing wine version on mac logs by @arielj in #4587
  • [UX] Hide DXVK-NVAPI option on the SteamDeck by @arielj in #4594
  • [Fix] Add back option to unselect Launch option by @arielj in #4591
  • [FEAT] Enhance responsive design for game page by @flavioislima in #4578
  • [FIX] Do not use wine path for rockstar fix on windows by @arielj in #4596
  • [UX] Improve "Use Default Wine Settings" tooltip to avoid confusion by @arielj in #4602
  • [FIx] Nord Light theme by @flavioislima in #4603
  • [FIX] Ensure install dialog show gui or exits when started with --no-gui by @has207 in #4565

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Noah Kupetsky
A lover of gaming since 4, Noah has grown up with a love and passion for the industry. From there, he started to travel a lot and develop a joy for handheld and PC gaming. When the Steam Deck released, it just all clicked.
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