Release notes / August 2, 2026

Star-Launcher 4.0.5 Stable

A compatibility update for the current GameGlass Hub application.

Version 4.0.5 Stable

Released August 2, 2026

  • Updated auto-detection to recognize the current GameGlass Hub.exe application and its standard per-user installation folder.
  • Retained compatibility with legacy GameGlass.exe installations and updater layouts.

Version 4.0.4 Stable

Released August 1, 2026

  • Fixed Joystick Gremlin launches so Gremlin starts from its own executable directory instead of inheriting Star-Launcher's folder.
  • Prevented Gremlin's DILL library from creating dill_debug.log beside Star-Launcher, including on the Desktop when the portable app is stored there.

Version 4.0.3 Stable

Released July 31, 2026

  • Reordered the Setup cards to match Main: Games, References, Applications, then Websites.
  • Simplified update wording and reduced updating to two actions: open the updater to check, then select Update and restart.
  • Standardized Main-page launch icons and moved the controller inclusion toggle below its preset selector.
  • Added a Preferences button beside the update check for opening the official Star-Launcher website.
  • Terminology audit changes: Updated the application, executable metadata, developer documentation, and portable release documentation so Star-Launcher describes broader simulator workflows while retaining precise Star Citizen and RSI wording inside that native integration.

Version 4.0 Stable

Released July 30, 2026

Highlights

  • Redesigned the Main and Settings screens around consistent Games, References, Supporting Apps, and Websites cards.
  • Consolidated visibility, paths, web addresses, administrator settings, and custom-entry management into the matching Setup card.
  • Added clear, labeled dialogs for creating and editing custom games, applications, references, and websites.
  • Added Star Citizen Wiki to the built-in website list.
  • Improved profile and controller-preparation controls while retaining the established launch workflow and pre-flight checks.
  • Added an optional automatic update check at startup, enabled by default for new preferences, alongside the manual update check.
  • Promoted the verified portable self-updater to the stable channel so supported installations can update in place while preserving profiles and preferences.
  • Refined the Deep-Space Indigo interface, card layout, brand presentation, action buttons, and status messaging.

Download package

Star-Launcher 4.0 Stable is distributed as Star-Launcher-4.0.0.zip, a verified portable package containing the executable, README, release manifest, and executable checksum.

Existing Star-Launcher 3.0 installations can obtain this release through the built-in updater or by replacing the release files manually. Profiles and preferences remain in place.

Version 3.0 Stable

Released July 28, 2026

Overview

  • Introduced the Star-Launcher identity and Deep-Space Indigo interface.
  • Expanded profiles, controller presets, references, window placement, and automatic launch options.
  • Added the first portable self-updater and improved launch progress, recovery, accessibility, and reliability.