Prism Launcher Release 8.1, now available

03 Mar 2024release

Hello there!

We have accumulated a few changes and fixes in the past few weeks and months.
This release fixes problems with some newer modpacks (notably ATM) where some mods would be missing.
Let's hope this makes your Prism Launcher experience even better than before!

Until next time!

Changelog #

Added #

• Add Modpack-page to instances that were created from files by @Trial97 in #1732
• Add button to disable resolving dependencies when installing mods by @Trial97 in #1768
• Add button to select the FTB App instances directory by @Trial97 in #1825
• Add custom environment variables to Pre-launch/Post-exit commands by @Trial97 in #1860
• Add more "Open Folder" actions by @Trial97 in #1869
• Add warning when updating mods while the game is running by @TheKodeToad and @Trial97 in #1852
• Allow resizing columns of mod and other resource pages by @Trial97 in #1849
• [Linux] Add game category to instance shortcuts by @leafeling in #1704
• [Linux] Added warning when /tmp directory is mounted with noexec by @bit69tream in #1882
• [Windows] Autodetect Java from the Microsoft Store version of the official launcher by @Trial97 in #1798
• [macOS] Add code signing and notarization by @Scrumplex and @DioEgizio in #2034 and #2150

Changed #

• Add subtle line to instance group separator by @TayouVR in #1923
• Decouple dependency check from updating mods by @Trial97 in #1746
• Improve Microsoft login flow by @Trial97 in #1799
• Improve Minecraft log performance by @TheKodeToad in #2112
• Improve empty instance list label by @crpz1 in #2141
• Improvements to concurrent tasks by @Trial97 in #1694
• Localize account type in account list by @LocalSpook in #1751
• Mod downloader page improvements by @lumiscosity in #1979
• Reduce minimum memory amounts by @HyperSoop in #1347
• Remove alpha notice for Modrinth packs by @DioEgizio in #2063
• Try refreshing account on launch if needed by @Trial97 in #1771
• Update Prism Launcher anniversary date by @Trial97 in #1871
• Update libraries by @DioEgizio in #2130
• [Linux] Improve NixOS packaging by @getchoo in #2024
• [macOS,Windows] Update to Qt 6.6.1 by @DioEgizio in #1908

Fixed #

• Don't log Microsoft refresh tokens by @Scrumplex in #1964
• Ensure total play time is not negative by @Trial97 in #1712
• Fix "Sort by" options for Modrinth by @Trial97 in #1828
• Fix URLs for some resource types by @Trial97 in #1978
• Fix a few use-after-free bugs by @TheKodeToad in #2116
• Fix importing NeoForge 1.20.1 modpacks from CurseForge by @Trial97 in #2110
• Fix online mode in legacy versions by @TheKodeToad in #1999
• Fix placeholder text for OpenAL override by @Trial97 in #2012
• Fix resetting settings when saving by @Trial97 in #1857
• Fix unclickable link in Modrinth API settings by @Trial97 in #1880
• Fully reload the instance list once the folder is changed by @Trial97 in #1589
• Ignore dependencies that can not be found by @Trial97 in #1843
• Improve name and tooltip of mod dependency management option by @Desoroxxx in #1819
• Make sure MangoHud libs are present by @Trial97 in #1815
• Minor spelling fixes by @lumiscosity in #1960
• Only open/close groups using primary mouse button by @TheKodeToad in #1821
• Reformat Java code by @Trial97 in #2005
• Remove top-level const qualifiers in function declarations by @Scrumplex and @LocalSpook in #1762
• Several Modrinth export fixes by @TheKodeToad in #2178
• Several fixes for staging instances by @TheKodeToad and @Trial97 in #2160
• [Linux] Fix opening files in external apps by @Scrumplex and @Trial97 in #1954 and #2053
• [Linux] Sync nightly Flatpak manifest with Flathub by @guihkx in #1873
• [Linux] Use absolute path to load MangoHud library by @TheComputerGuy96 in #2126
• [macOS,Windows] Fix hidden minimized windows by @TheKodeToad and @theMackabu in #1947
• [macOS] Fix instance update dialog by @Trial97 in #1913

Removed #

• Remove hardcoded legacy game parameters by @tildejustin in #1983
• Remove unused code by @Trial97 in #1738

Full Changelog: https://github.com/PrismLauncher/PrismLauncher/compare/8.0...8.1

You can grab the latest download here for your respective platform.

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