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Release notes.

Updates, fixes and changes published for Rune Launcher, kept in one clear history.

Older entries were reconstructed from the project history and may group smaller internal changes together.

Version history

What changed in Rune.

Newest first
Open Beta

Version 0.4.4

Rune Launcher 0.4.4 introduces local Minecraft server management, global installation progress, and several improvements to game launching and the overall launcher experience.

Highlights

  • Added local Minecraft server creation and management with support for Vanilla, Paper, and Purpur.
  • Added a live server console, file browser, and built-in configuration file editor.
  • Added optional public addresses for locally hosted Minecraft servers.

Improvements

  • Added global installation progress so active downloads remain visible throughout the launcher.
  • Added syntax highlighting for supported server configuration files.
  • Improved the design, navigation, and usability of the new Servers section.
  • Improved server lifecycle management when starting, stopping, and closing Rune Launcher.

Fixes

  • Fixed some Fabric instances failing to launch because of conflicting library versions.
  • Fixed background installation progress not updating consistently across the launcher.

Download Rune Launcher 0.4.4

Pre–Open Beta

Version 0.4.3

The final preparation release before Rune Launcher enters Open Beta.

Highlights

  • Completed launcher update checks through Rune's public release service.
  • Added platform-aware selection for Windows MSI, Debian DEB and RPM update packages.

Improvements

  • Improved Linux application metadata, project website details, software-center presentation and official icon packaging.
  • Improved release and packaging consistency across supported systems.

Fixes

  • Fixed normal removal of Rune's DEB and RPM packages.
  • Removed the duplicated Configure action from instance options.

Download the current Rune Launcher Open Beta