Heroic Games Launcher Fixes Proton GE Visibility Issue
Heroic Games Launcher Restores Full Proton Version Support After User Feedback
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Heroic games Launcher, a popular tool for managing games from various platforms like Epic Games Store and GOG, has rolled back a recent change that limited Proton version options for users. The update, version 2.18.1 Hotfix #1, addresses concerns raised by the community regarding the visibility of non-GE Proton versions.
The Initial Change and Why It Mattered
Previously, Heroic Games Launcher version 2.18.0 automatically hid all Proton versions except wine,Wine GE,and Wine Staging. This meant gamers couldn’t easily select options like Proton Hotfix, Proton Experimental, or community-maintained forks such as Proton-CachyOS, Proton-EM, and Proton-Sarek.
Why is this vital? Different games often perform optimally with different proton versions. Proton, a compatibility layer developed by Valve, allows Windows games to run on Linux. However, its performance can vary significantly. Having access to a wider range of Proton builds allows users to fine-tune their gaming experience on a per-game basis, potentially improving performance, stability, and compatibility.The developers acknowledged the change was “controversial” and responded to user feedback by reverting it. While a warning was initially included beneath the Wine Version selection menu directing users to Advanced settings to re-enable Non-GE Proton versions, many found this solution cumbersome and frustrating. A petition on GitHub (blank” rel=”noopener nofollow external noreferrer” data-wpel-link=”external noreferrer”>issue #4798) demonstrated the community’s dissatisfaction.
what’s Changed in Heroic Games Launcher 2.18.1 Hotfix #1
The latest hotfix, released yesterday on GitHub (blank” rel=”noopener nofollow external noreferrer” data-wpel-link=”external noreferrer”>releases page), restores full visibility of all proton versions. though, the developers have implemented a more nuanced approach.
Instead of hiding non-GE Proton versions by default, the launcher now optionally hides Valve’s official Proton releases. This means users who prefer to stick with community-maintained Proton builds can now do so without needing to delve into advanced settings.
!Heroic Games Launcher all proton versions
!Heroic Games Launcher reverts a change that hid non-proton GE versions by default
How to Customize Your Proton Versions
To control which Proton versions are displayed, navigate to Settings > Advanced within Heroic games Launcher. Here, you’ll find the toggle to hide Valve’s Proton releases. Leaving this toggle disabled will show all available Proton versions, giving you maximum flexibility when launching your games.
This change demonstrates Heroic Games Launcher’s commitment to listening to its user base and providing a customizable experience. By restoring full Proton version support, the launcher empowers gamers to optimize their performance and enjoy a wider range of titles on Linux.