Patch Notes - The Launcher Update

The whole day went to the launcher. Six releases later it starts in a blink, shows the living world, and takes care of itself. Just close it and start it again - it updates itself.

It starts fast now

The update check used to re-verify the entire client on every start. The launcher now remembers what it has already verified - after one full pass, starting it takes seconds instead of a long "Checking for updates". And while a patch is downloading, the status bar shows the download speed and time remaining.

A window into the world

• The panels now show real news, events and patch notes - the same articles as the website, refreshed the moment we publish. Click one to read the full story in your browser.
• The title bar carries a live server status light: green when Aurenfall is online, together with how many heroes are in the game right now.
• A Discord button sits right next to it - one click to join the community.

Quality of life

• The window can finally be dragged around by its title bar.
• Your Resolution and FPS cap choices are remembered - no more re-picking them after every patch.
• The app icon is now the full Aurenfall crest, and the launcher shows its version in the title bar.
• A new Repair files button re-checks every game file and re-downloads anything broken - the first thing to try if your client ever misbehaves.
• No .NET install needed anymore: the launcher carries everything it runs on. A fresh Windows machine starts it with a double-click.

See you in the world - the launcher will keep itself sharp from here on.