LegacyLauncher v3.5.0

LegacyLauncher v3.5.0

In-Game Photography & Gallery (New!)

• F2 Screenshots: Capture your favorite moments with a single keypress. Works both in the launcher and globally while the game is running.
• Built-in Gallery: A new, elegant modal to browse your screenshots. View them in full resolution or delete unwanted captures without leaving the launcher.
• Easy Access: Added a "SCREENSHOTS" button in Options to jump directly to the gallery or the raw folder.

Steam Deck & Controller Optimization (#171, #167)

• Steam Deck UI Mode: A dedicated mode with larger text and optimized layouts, perfect for handheld gaming.
• Controller Layout Presets: Switch between Xbox Style (A=Confirm) and Nintendo Style (B=Confirm) layouts to match your preference.
• Visual Button Prompts: Integrated high-quality controller button icons into the UI for a more console-native feel.
• Big Picture Accuracy: Refined the UI to better match the Steam Big Picture and Legacy Console Edition aesthetics.

UI/UX Overhaul & Polish (#135, #182)

• Minecraft-Style Volume Slider: Replaced the generic slider with a custom Minecraft-style bar featuring a real-time percentage display.
• Auditory Feedback: Every button interaction now uses the classic Minecraft click sound effect, available for both controller and mouse users.
• Aesthetic Refinement: Added subtle gradients, recessed input fields, and improved hover glows to give the UI a more tactile, "blocky" feel.
• Linux Contrast Fix: Resolved visibility issues where dropdown options were unreadable on certain Linux system themes.

Linux Integration & Power User Features (#179)

• Enhanced Desktop Entry: The launcher now generates a high-quality .desktop file with a proper icon, categories, and name for seamless system integration.
• Proton-GE Detection: Improved the compatibility scan to better detect and categorize Proton-GE and custom Wine builds.
• AppData Storage: Screenshots and configuration are now stored in standard system locations, ensuring reliability across different installation methods.

Launcher Management

• Repository Presets: Easily switch between different repository sources (like smartcmd or cath0degaytube) using new built-in presets.

Downloads

Platform	File
Windows	LegacyLauncher.Setup.3.5.0.exe
Linux (AppImage)	LegacyLauncher-3.5.0.AppImage
MacOS (ARM)	LegacyLauncher-3.5.0-arm64.dmg

Notes

• Screenshots are saved in PNG format and can be accessed via the "SCREENSHOTS" button in the Options menu.
• The Steam Deck mode is automatically detected but can be manually toggled in the settings.

Full Changelog: v3.0.1...v3.1.0

What's Changed

• Better accuracy to steam big picture mode by @rubiidev18alt in #167
• Add Steam Deck UI mode, repo presets, and stronger hover glow (#2) by @rubiidev18alt in #171

New Contributors

• @rubiidev18alt made their first contribution in #167

Full Changelog: v3.0.1...v3.5.0

What's Changed

• Better accuracy to steam big picture mode by @rubiidev18alt in #167
• Add Steam Deck UI mode, repo presets, and stronger hover glow (#2) by @rubiidev18alt in #171

New Contributors

• @rubiidev18alt made their first contribution in #167

Full Changelog: v3.0.1...v3.5.0

LegacyLauncher v3.0.1

LegacyLauncher v3.0.1

Linux Desktop Integration (#94)

• Automatic Shortcuts: When running the AppImage on Linux, the launcher now automatically creates a .desktop shortcut in ~/.local/share/applications.
• Start Menu Access: You can now launch LegacyLauncher directly from your system's application menu/dashboard without needing to locate the AppImage file manually.

Audio & Atmosphere (#88)

• Persistent Volume Slider: A new volume slider has been added to the Options menu, allowing you to fine-tune the launcher's background music.
• Save Your Settings: Your volume preference is saved locally and will be remembered every time you start the launcher.

Power User Compatibility (#95)

• Custom Proton Support: Linux users can now select a "Custom" compatibility layer.
• GE-Proton & More: Easily point the launcher to specific Proton-GE or custom Wine builds by providing the executable path, ensuring the best possible performance and compatibility for your specific hardware.

Multi-Instance & UI Refinements

• Clean Options Menu: Integrated the new volume and proton settings into the existing Options modal for a streamlined configuration experience.
• Improved Launch Logic: Enhanced the command-line argument handling to better support custom compatibility layers on Linux and macOS.

Downloads

Platform	File
Windows	LegacyLauncher.Setup.3.0.1.exe
Linux	LegacyLauncher-3.0.1.AppImage
MacOS ARM	LegacyLauncher-3.0.1-arm64.dmg

Notes

• The custom Proton path is currently a Linux-only feature; Windows users will continue to use the native executable.
• If you have multiple versions of Proton installed via Steam, the launcher will still attempt to auto-detect them alongside the new custom option.

Full Changelog: v2.9.1...v3.0.0

Full Changelog: v2.9.1...v3.0.0

What's Changed

• Fix UI overflow, add classic MC launcher UI, text truncation by @dtentiion in #121

New Contributors

• @dtentiion made their first contribution in #121

Full Changelog: v3.0.0...v3.0.1

LegacyLauncher v3.0.0

LegacyLauncher v3.0.0

Linux Desktop Integration (#94)

• Automatic Shortcuts: When running the AppImage on Linux, the launcher now automatically creates a .desktop shortcut in ~/.local/share/applications.
• Start Menu Access: You can now launch LegacyLauncher directly from your system's application menu/dashboard without needing to locate the AppImage file manually.

Audio & Atmosphere (#88)

• Persistent Volume Slider: A new volume slider has been added to the Options menu, allowing you to fine-tune the launcher's background music.
• Save Your Settings: Your volume preference is saved locally and will be remembered every time you start the launcher.

Power User Compatibility (#95)

• Custom Proton Support: Linux users can now select a "Custom" compatibility layer.
• GE-Proton & More: Easily point the launcher to specific Proton-GE or custom Wine builds by providing the executable path, ensuring the best possible performance and compatibility for your specific hardware.

Multi-Instance & UI Refinements

• Clean Options Menu: Integrated the new volume and proton settings into the existing Options modal for a streamlined configuration experience.
• Improved Launch Logic: Enhanced the command-line argument handling to better support custom compatibility layers on Linux and macOS.

Downloads

Platform	File
Windows	LegacyLauncher.Setup.3.0.0.exe
Linux	LegacyLauncher-3.0.0.AppImage
MacOS ARM	LegacyLauncher-3.0.0-arm64.dmg

Notes

• The custom Proton path is currently a Linux-only feature; Windows users will continue to use the native executable.
• If you have multiple versions of Proton installed via Steam, the launcher will still attempt to auto-detect them alongside the new custom option.

Full Changelog: v2.9.1...v3.0.0

Full Changelog: v2.9.1...v3.0.0

LegacyLauncher v2.9.1

LegacyLauncher v2.9.1

What's New

Multi-Instance Management

• Independent Instances: You can now create and manage multiple game instances. Each instance maintains its own repository source, installation directory, and settings.
• Seamless Switching: Easily switch between different mods, versions, or community repositories without manual file moving.
• Instance-Specific Data: All persistent data, including servers and skins, is now handled per-instance, ensuring a clean separation between your different setups.

3D Skin Engine & Uploader

• Main Menu Preview: slow-rotating 3D model displayed directly on the main menu.
• Integrated Skin Uploader: A new, custom-built skin manager allows you to upload PNG skins. It automatically handles the conversion from modern 64x64 layouts to the legacy 64x32 format.

UI & Quality of Life Improvements

• Collapsible Patch Notes: The patch notes sidebar can now be collapsed to clear up screen space, featuring arrow icons to signal its state.
• Safety Truncation: In-game usernames are now limited to 16 characters to prevent common game crashes caused by long strings.

General

• Linux Fixes: Resolved an issue where automatic updates failed on Linux due to case-sensitivity in the AppImage filename
• Improved Persistence: Enhanced the "Smart Migration" logic to ensure skins (char.png) are correctly preserved during updates and directory changes.

Downloads

Platform	File
Windows	LegacyLauncher.Setup.2.9.1.exe
Linux	LegacyLauncher-2.9.1.AppImage
MacOS ARM	LegacyLauncher-2.9.1-arm64.dmg

Notes

• When creating a new instance, the launcher will default to the standard repository and a unique folder in your Documents.
• The 3D preview can be manually rotated by clicking and dragging on the character model.

Full Changelog: v2.2.0...v2.9.0

Full Changelog: v2.2.0...v2.9.0

Full Changelog: v2.2.0...v2.9.0

Full Changelog: v2.9.0...v2.9.1

LegacyLauncher v2.9.0

LegacyLauncher v2.9.0

What's New

Multi-Instance Management

• Independent Instances: You can now create and manage multiple game instances. Each instance maintains its own repository source, installation directory, and settings.
• Seamless Switching: Easily switch between different mods, versions, or community repositories without manual file moving.
• Instance-Specific Data: All persistent data, including servers and skins, is now handled per-instance, ensuring a clean separation between your different setups.

3D Skin Engine & Uploader

• Main Menu Preview: slow-rotating 3D model displayed directly on the main menu.
• Integrated Skin Uploader: A new, custom-built skin manager allows you to upload PNG skins. It automatically handles the conversion from modern 64x64 layouts to the legacy 64x32 format.

UI & Quality of Life Improvements

• Collapsible Patch Notes: The patch notes sidebar can now be collapsed to clear up screen space, featuring arrow icons to signal its state.
• Safety Truncation: In-game usernames are now limited to 16 characters to prevent common game crashes caused by long strings.

General

• Linux Fixes: Resolved an issue where automatic updates failed on Linux due to case-sensitivity in the AppImage filename
• Improved Persistence: Enhanced the "Smart Migration" logic to ensure skins (char.png) are correctly preserved during updates and directory changes.

Downloads

Platform	File
Windows	LegacyLauncher.Setup.2.9.0.exe
Linux	LegacyLauncher-2.9.0.AppImage
MacOS	LegacyLauncher-2.9.0-arm64.dmg

Notes

• When creating a new instance, the launcher will default to the standard repository and a unique folder in your Documents.
• The 3D preview can be manually rotated by clicking and dragging on the character model.

Full Changelog: v2.2.0...v2.9.0

Full Changelog: v2.2.0...v2.9.0

Full Changelog: v2.2.0...v2.9.0

LegacyLauncher v2.2.0

LegacyLauncher v2.2.0

This update focuses on personalization, atmosphere, and advanced configuration, giving you more control over your installation and a more nostalgic experience.

What's New

Advanced Installation Options

• Custom Install Path: You can now choose exactly where the game client is installed via the OPTIONS menu.
• Smart Data Migration: When you change your installation directory, the launcher automatically moves your existing GameHDD, servers.txt, options.txt, and other persistent data to the new location.
• Quick Access: Added an OPEN FOLDER button in the options to quickly jump to your game files in your system explorer.

Atmospheric Music & Flair

• Nostalgic Background Music: The launcher now automatically scans and plays music tracks from the game's music/music folder.
• Dynamic Splash Texts: Added the iconic bouncing yellow splash texts to the main menu.
• Smarter Audio Logic: Music automatically pauses when you launch the game and resumes with a fresh track when you return.

UI & Quality of Life Improvements

• Responsive Modals: The options, profile, and server menus now scale dynamically with your window size and include scrollbars for longer lists.
• Cleaner Update Flow: Simplified the update prompt and added a Changelog Viewer so you can see what's new before clicking update.
• Manual Update Hotkey: Press F9 at any time to manually trigger a check for launcher updates.

General

• Updated internal versioning to 2.2.0.
• Improved version comparison logic to handle semantic versioning (e.g., ensuring v2.2.0 is correctly identified as newer than v2.0.2).
• Optimized modal z-index layering and focus blurring for a cleaner visual experience.

Downloads

Platform	File
Windows	LegacyLauncher.Setup.2.2.0.exe
Linux	LegacyLauncher-2.2.0.AppImage
MacOS	LegacyLauncher-2.2.0-arm64.dmg

Notes

• Music is enabled by default but can be toggled or muted using the ♪ icon in the bottom-right corner.

Full Changelog: v2.0.2...v2.2.0

Full Changelog: v2.0.2...v2.2.0

Full Changelog: v2.0.2...v2.2.0

LegacyLauncher v2.0.2

LegacyLauncher v2.0.2

This major update introduces highly requested features, including custom server management and full controller support for handheld devices like the Steam Deck.

What's New

Custom Server Management

• In-Launcher Server List: A new SERVERS button has been added to the main menu.
• Manage Your Servers: You can now add, view, and delete custom servers directly from the launcher.
• Auto-Port: Defaults to 25565 if no port is specified.

Persistent Data & Updates

• Identity Preservation: Added UID.dat to the list of protected files. Your unique identity and online server data are now kept intact when updating the game client.

Full Controller & Steam Deck Support

• Spatial Navigation: Implemented a new 2D navigation system. Move the stick or D-pad in any direction to naturally snap to the nearest button or input.
• Handheld Optimized UI:
  • Focus Halo: Selected buttons now scale up and gain a thick white outline.
  • Tactile Feedback: Added an "Active Bump" animation when pressing the A button for physical confirmation of your clicks.
  • Scroll Support: Use the Right Stick to smoothly scroll through patch notes or long server lists.
• Robust Detection: Improved USB controller detection logic to support generic gamepads and multiple input slots.

General

• Updated internal versioning to 2.0.0.
• Fixed button alignment and centering in various modals.
• Optimized focus handling when switching between the launcher and the game.
• Merged pull request.

Downloads

Platform	File
Windows	LegacyLauncher.Setup.2.0.0.exe
Linux	LegacyLauncher-2.0.0.AppImage
MacOS	LegacyLauncher-2.0.0-arm64.dmg

Notes

• Handheld users: The launcher is now fully navigable without a touch screen or trackpad.
• Your custom servers are stored in Documents/LegacyClient/servers.txt.
• An internet connection is required to fetch the latest game releases and developer commits.

Full Changelog: v1.1.1...v2.0.0

Full Changelog: v1.1.1...v2.0.0

What's Changed

• Fix options, servers, profile buttons staying on screen by @Dettomi in #26

New Contributors

• @Dettomi made their first contribution in #26

Full Changelog: v2.0.0...v2.0.1

What's Changed

• Fix options, servers, profile buttons staying on screen by @Dettomi in #26

New Contributors

• @Dettomi made their first contribution in #26

Full Changelog: v2.0.0...v2.0.1

Full Changelog: v2.0.1...v2.0.2

Full Changelog: v2.0.1...v2.0.2

Full Changelog: v2.0.1...v2.0.2

LegacyLauncher v2.0.1

LegacyLauncher v2.0.1

This major update introduces highly requested features, including custom server management and full controller support for handheld devices like the Steam Deck.

What's New

Custom Server Management

• In-Launcher Server List: A new SERVERS button has been added to the main menu.
• Manage Your Servers: You can now add, view, and delete custom servers directly from the launcher.
• Auto-Port: Defaults to 25565 if no port is specified.

Persistent Data & Updates

• Identity Preservation: Added UID.dat to the list of protected files. Your unique identity and online server data are now kept intact when updating the game client.

Full Controller & Steam Deck Support

• Spatial Navigation: Implemented a new 2D navigation system. Move the stick or D-pad in any direction to naturally snap to the nearest button or input.
• Handheld Optimized UI:
  • Focus Halo: Selected buttons now scale up and gain a thick white outline.
  • Tactile Feedback: Added an "Active Bump" animation when pressing the A button for physical confirmation of your clicks.
  • Scroll Support: Use the Right Stick to smoothly scroll through patch notes or long server lists.
• Robust Detection: Improved USB controller detection logic to support generic gamepads and multiple input slots.

General

• Updated internal versioning to 2.0.0.
• Fixed button alignment and centering in various modals.
• Optimized focus handling when switching between the launcher and the game.
• Merged pull request.

Downloads

Platform	File
Windows	LegacyLauncher.Setup.2.0.0.exe
Linux	LegacyLauncher-2.0.0.AppImage
MacOS	LegacyLauncher-2.0.0-arm64.dmg

Notes

• Handheld users: The launcher is now fully navigable without a touch screen or trackpad.
• Your custom servers are stored in Documents/LegacyClient/servers.txt.
• An internet connection is required to fetch the latest game releases and developer commits.

Full Changelog: v1.1.1...v2.0.0

Full Changelog: v1.1.1...v2.0.0

What's Changed

• Fix options, servers, profile buttons staying on screen by @Dettomi in #26

New Contributors

• @Dettomi made their first contribution in #26

Full Changelog: v2.0.0...v2.0.1

What's Changed

• Fix options, servers, profile buttons staying on screen by @Dettomi in #26

New Contributors

• @Dettomi made their first contribution in #26

Full Changelog: v2.0.0...v2.0.1

LegacyLauncher v2.0.0

LegacyLauncher v2.0.0

This major update introduces highly requested features, including custom server management and full controller support for handheld devices like the Steam Deck.

What's New

Custom Server Management

• In-Launcher Server List: A new SERVERS button has been added to the main menu.
• Manage Your Servers: You can now add, view, and delete custom servers directly from the launcher.
• Auto-Port: Defaults to 25565 if no port is specified.

Persistent Data & Updates

• Identity Preservation: Added UID.dat to the list of protected files. Your unique identity and online server data are now kept intact when updating the game client.

Full Controller & Steam Deck Support

• Spatial Navigation: Implemented a new 2D navigation system. Move the stick or D-pad in any direction to naturally snap to the nearest button or input.
• Handheld Optimized UI:
  • Focus Halo: Selected buttons now scale up and gain a thick white outline.
  • Tactile Feedback: Added an "Active Bump" animation when pressing the A button for physical confirmation of your clicks.
  • Scroll Support: Use the Right Stick to smoothly scroll through patch notes or long server lists.
• Robust Detection: Improved USB controller detection logic to support generic gamepads and multiple input slots.

General

• Updated internal versioning to 2.0.0.
• Fixed button alignment and centering in various modals.
• Optimized focus handling when switching between the launcher and the game.

Downloads

Platform	File
Windows	LegacyLauncher.Setup.2.0.0.exe
Linux	LegacyLauncher-2.0.0.AppImage
MacOS	LegacyLauncher-2.0.0-arm64.dmg

Notes

• Handheld users: The launcher is now fully navigable without a touch screen or trackpad.
• Your custom servers are stored in Documents/LegacyClient/servers.txt.
• An internet connection is required to fetch the latest game releases and developer commits.

Full Changelog: v1.1.1...v2.0.0

Full Changelog: v1.1.1...v2.0.0

LegacyLauncher v1.1.1

LegacyLauncher v1.1.1

This update focuses on improving the user experience with a redesigned UI that includes a live development log.

What's New

Patch Notes / Development Log

• Live Commit Feed: The launcher now features a new sidebar that displays the latest commits directly from the GitHub repository. This is perfect for nightly releases where you want to see the most recent changes as they happen.
• Cleaner Look: The log shows the commit message, timestamp, and commit hash for a clean, informative view of development progress.

Download and Installation

• Always Re-download: The update button now always re-downloads the game files, ensuring you get a fresh copy.
• Clean Installation: When updating, the launcher will now automatically delete the old LegacyClient directory to prevent conflicts.
• New Download Location: The game files are now downloaded and extracted to the Documents/LegacyClient folder instead of the Downloads folder.

General

• bug fixes.

Downloads

Platform	File
Windows	LegacyLauncher.Setup.1.1.1.exe
Linux	LegacyLauncher-1.1.1.AppImage
MacOS	LegacyLauncher-1.1.1-arm64.dmg

Notes

• Linux users will need Wine or Proton installed to run the Windows client.
• An internet connection is required on first launch to download the game and fetch the commit history.

Full Changelog: v1.1.0...v1.1.1

Full Changelog: v1.1.0...v1.1.1