How Updates Work
Understanding how launcher and configuration updates work
Learn how different types of updates are delivered to your players and when a launcher rebuild is required.
How Updates Work
When you save your app's configuration:
When you save your app's configuration, every user gets the new changes as soon as they open the launcher or press the Refresh button.
When the launcher starts, it automatically checks for updates. If a new version is available, a button appears at the top so the user can download it.
About forced updates:
The platform enforces a global minimum launcher version for security and compatibility.
If a player's launcher version is older than the minimum required version, they must update before accessing the platform.
This ensures all users benefit from the latest performance improvements, security patches, and bug fixes.
Future versions will allow developers to set custom minimum version requirements for their launchers.
Recent Desktop Improvements
Enhanced Installation & Environment Handling
Recent updates have improved the desktop launcher stability:
Fixed Issues:
✅ Installation Path Detection - Launcher now correctly detects installed games
✅ Environment Subdirectories - Environment folders (production/staging) properly handled
✅ Environment Switching Lock - Prevented during downloads/patching to avoid corruption
✅ Game Switch Prevention - Users can't switch games during installations
Impact: Games install correctly in environment-specific folders, and the launcher accurately detects installations across all environments.
Dynamic Window Scaling
The launcher now supports an extensive range of resolutions:
Supported Resolutions:
640x360 (Ultra-compact)
1280x720 (HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
2560x1440 (2K/QHD)
3840x2160 (4K/UHD)
7680x4320 (8K/UHD)
Plus many more intermediate resolutions
Benefits:
Perfect support for ultra-wide monitors
Native 4K and 8K display support
Smooth scaling without pixelation
Consistent UI across all window sizes
Understanding "Launcher Deploy" vs. Regular Customization Updates
It's important to clarify what requires a Launcher Deploy and what doesn't:
A Launcher Deploy is ONLY needed when:
You change the Launcher Icon
You change the Launcher Splash Art
Game Launcher Cloud releases a new internal update of the launcher
A Launcher Deploy is NOT needed when:
✅ You update App customization
✅ You update Launcher customization
✅ All these changes are applied instantly and the launcher fetches them automatically
Remember: Most changes you make are delivered instantly to players. Only icon and splash art changes require a full launcher rebuild!
Next Steps
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