Teasing what comes next
While we've released the 0.21.4.1 build two days ago, we wanted to share some visibility on two parallel workstreams we're working on.
Casper and Xirdneth have been working really hard in what might finally be our actual embedded software launcher. It's still fairly early in the development stage and we still need to manage most of the game launchers to simplify library migration.
In parallel, I (Benjamin) have been working on a total overhaul of our hotkeys manager to bring flexibility, robustness and long-term support. The new hotkey infrastructure will allow you to create as many hotkeys as you want, use either gamepad or keyboard inputs as triggers, execute functions, start applications or send virtual keyboard outputs. We're also finally allowing virtual keyboard inputs (from on-screen keyboards) to be used to setup input/output from said hotkeys.
Hopefully you're equally excited as we are as to what comes next. Please let us know your thoughts or remarks on the comments or reach out to us directly on Discord: https://discord.gg/G7WM42tbb6
Comments (9)
The launcher is a great idea. I use HC in place of Legion Space and like the idea of one app to do everything. My biggest complaint about Playnite is it doesn't always download game art and it especially struggles with Xbox Game Pass games.
You cant compete with playnite. One app for everything in the end will not even be half as good as a dedicated one. Just download art under media tab.
Do you think a library view is really necessary? I don't see any use case for that, there are already so many launcher out there.. A more flexible quick tools would be appreciated! The first page is all empty and to add favourites would be awesome. So you don't need do switch tabs for profile settings for example. But please don't misunderstand me, I am a happy user for my legion go since legion space is garbage...
No, I don’t think this is mandatory, but it would just be interesting, and as you said, even if it were, for example, I use different launchers anyway.
Please tell me how to make the game library display?
It's not implemented yet. They said it's a tease of what is coming. But I'm very excited as I have been struggling to find a launcher that I actually enjoy
Sorry, I'm new here, where can I download the Patreon version?
You'd need the early access patreon level. Then a new set of posts would be visible, including access to latest build.
Very nice. Looking forward to these changes.