Heroic Launcher for Epic, GOG, Amazon games on Linux / SteamOS v2.17 released

Bringing a UI refresh to game pages, along with numerous fixes to running games on Linux systems, the Heroic Games Launcher has a new release out now. It’s the easiest way to run games from Epic, GOG and Amazon on Linux / SteamOS / Steam Deck.
The launcher can be run on Linux, macOS and Windows.
Heroic 2.17.0 Franky main changes:
- New GamePage Design.
- [macOS] Add Button to automate Windows Steam installation.
- Adds a setting to download Proton versions directly to the Steam compatibility folder.
- It is now possible to select an image file on the sideload dialog.
- Update electron to latest version v36.2.1.
- Fixes Issues with Epic Login and Checkout.
- Several fixes for UMU, DXVK and GPTK.
- Fixes HowLongToBeat not working anymore.
- Update Legendary and added a EpicGamesLauncher.exe to fix issues with Rockstar games.
- Fixed an issue with RemotePlay not working with Steam.
- Several refactors and improvements.
Here’s a look at the new game page design:
See more on the Heroic website.
Great time for a new release with Valve’s SteamOS now more widely available to install on other devices. Be sure to also keep an eye on our anti-cheat page for compatibility.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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