Launcher 2.0.28x-stage

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2.0.282-stage (Windows), or 2.1.283-stage (macOS) is a version of the launcher.

General

• Now supports running multiple instances of Minecraft at the same time.
• Can now be kept open while the game is running, allowing access to things like the help page.
• Now backs up launcher_profiles.json (profiles, logins, etc) before migrating settings to new launcher.
• Made launch options slightly smaller, so that more of them can fit in the same space.
• The button to add a new launch option is now at the top of the list.
• "Keep launcher open" and "Show game log" are now separate settings.

Windows

• Running the launcher from a non-C drive should now work.
  • There are still lingering issues with running the launcher at all for some users.
• Clicking the .exe again while the game is open now brings back the launcher window instead of doing nothing.

Linux

• Linux support is still underway. We're getting very close - the launcher works, but we're not yet done with distribution.

General

• Fixed running modded versions.
• Resolution settings should now work properly.
• Fixed an issue where opening the game directory would give an error message even when it worked.
• Pressing "Del" in input fields no longer removes the rest of the line.
• Pressing tab on the news page no longer messes with the news carousel.
• Fixed a crash that would sometimes happen when the game closed.
• Selecting input with your mouse and hitting backspace on the keyboard should now properly delete the input.
• The version information page no longer selects all text when you click it.

Windows

• Fixed an issue with the self updater.
  • This may mean that users have to redownload the new launcher to get updates.