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Owlcat Games introduced a launcher for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, but it drew massive backlash (around 1,800 comments) and an opt-out option led the studio to roll back the launcher, reverting to the previous patch.
Epic Games announced a ground-up rebuild of the Epic Games Store launcher at Unreal Fest, aiming for a major performance boost with cold starts up to 5x faster and faster restores from the system tray (about 6.5x). The overhaul replaces much of the underlying architecture, with Launcher V2 entering private beta as “Up First” and a public release “Up Next” on the roadmap, alongside storefront improvements; no concrete timelines were provided.
Hytale is launching through its own Hypixel launcher rather than Steam, to foster closer community feedback and avoid potentially negative first impressions; a Steam release isn’t ruled out but isn’t required, since Valve’s platform may not yet support all of Hytale’s modding features, and console release is planned for the future.
Hytale's early access has launched with download and login hiccups; the Hypixel team says a patch is coming to fix bugs and auth issues, and advises players to restart the launcher and ensure their system clock is synced while the global distribution rolls out. Some reports also point to Norwegian OS language as a potential cause.
Dataminers found Nintendo references in the Call of Duty HQ launcher code, fueling speculation that a Nintendo Switch 2 COD title is in development as reports circulated of a 10-year deal to bring COD to Nintendo platforms with parity.
A developer has created a free Android launcher that emulates the look and feel of Windows XP, complete with sounds, apps, wallpapers, and even classic screensavers, offering a highly functional and nostalgic experience on modern phones.
The Israeli Air Force (IAF), guided by IDF intelligence, dismantled a loaded launcher in a humanitarian area in southern Gaza, which posed an immediate threat to Israeli civilians. The operation included advance warnings to civilians and the use of precise munitions to minimize harm. Secondary explosions indicated a significant amount of weaponry at the site. The IDF accused Gaza's terrorist organizations of exploiting humanitarian areas for attacks and vowed to continue defensive operations.
Activision defends its Call of Duty HQ launcher, claiming it provides easier file management and seamless game switching, despite facing criticism from players. The launcher has confused many players and resulted in large file sizes, with the complete package exceeding 200GB on some platforms. Activision encourages players to use the "manage files" section to reduce the overall footprint of the game. However, players have reported difficulties in launching the game on various platforms, including confusion with Modern Warfare 2. The game's development period was reportedly shortened, leading to rushed and criticized campaign content.
Launcher lost its second spacecraft, Orbiter SN3, after it started spinning uncontrollably following its deployment on a SpaceX rideshare mission. The spacecraft was designed to carry small satellites into their proper orbit after launch but failed to charge its batteries due to its rapid spin. Unfortunately, Orbiter SN3 also carried the payloads of three other customers, causing its primary payload, an on-orbit docking demonstration by space startup Otter Pup, to start spinning as well. Launcher has identified the issue and is ready to make some changes to try again with SN5, which is slated to launch on a SpaceX rideshare mission in February 2024.
Launcher's Orbiter SN3 space tug, which was designed to deploy smaller satellites into their proper orbits, spun out of control after separating from its SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle due to a software issue. The spacecraft carried the payloads of three customers, but its rotation prevented its solar panels from receiving sunlight to maintain power. Mission operators deployed the customer payloads early to prevent losing the ability to deploy them at all. Launcher lost its first spacecraft, SN1, in February 2023 due to an orientation control issue. The company has begun implementing corrective action to prevent future anomalies.
Launcher's Orbiter SN3 space tug, which was designed to deploy smaller satellites into their proper orbits, spun out of control after separating from its SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft carried the payloads of three separate customers, but its rotation prevented its solar panels from receiving the necessary sunlight to maintain power. Mission operators decided to deploy their customer payloads early, rather than risk losing the ability to deploy them at all. The root cause of the anomaly seems to have been a software issue, and Launcher has begun implementing corrective action to ensure this does not occur again on future missions.