[2023] Elite Dangerous 'New Launcher' live today!

"Cori, post: 10185461, member: 89268"

Oh, is that what is supposed to happen? I thought they'd removed the news entirely (it's just blank when I scroll down) and was just about to post bewailing its loss.

Just to keep the room updated, the team are digging into this now still. Will update you all as soon as more is known.

As soon as the deployment is successful, I'll unlock this thread o7

Greetings Commanders.

As part of a game news round-up at the end of last week, there was a note in there to confirm that a new game launcher will be deployed today for Elite Dangerous.

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New Elite Dangerous Launcher launches at 11am BST 24/07/2023
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[*]At 11am BST today, we will release a new launcher for Elite Dangerous on PC. This will provide Commanders with easy access to all versions of Elite that they own.
[*]We do not anticipate any major downtime.
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The new launcher will be available for all supported PC game platforms.
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[*]Steam, Epic and Oculus store fronts will all display a prompted, small update once deployment is complete.
[*]Frontier standalone launcher will prompt a 'new version automatic download and install process'.
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[*]The Frontier standalone launcher may be a little later to provide this process than the Steam, Epic and Oculus store fronts.
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Once the launcher is deployed I will notify you here in this thread and open it up for discussion!

PLEASE NOTE:
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[*]If any critical issue technical support is required on first experience of the new launcher deployment, please submit a customer support ticket at the following link.
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Have a great day, Commanders, however see you shortly for the New Launcher adventure.

"Riverside, post: 10185283, member: 79995"

New standalone version is available in 'my downloadable products', installing now.


Edit:

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognised app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.

Hmm.

Ok maybe it isn't 10 mins! Wow!

"Riverside, post: 10185293, member: 79995"

I have already downloaded the new version from my downloadable products (version 1.7.6920.0, the old one is 0.4.6779.0). The new one caused the error message.

Probably best, if you can't get it to work and continue to get the error, to email support direct in the link provided above for sure.

"Dark Suns, post: 10185310, member: 121449"

Of course, f.dev breaks something they update again. Downloaded the new launcher and I keep getting a message that I need to download the new launcher after I have already installed it.

This sounds like

"Tyres O\'Flaherty, post: 10185308, member: 177656"

It's not behaving.

I'm trying to use the Frontier Launcher. When I double clicked on my current launcher icon from my desktop, it told me a new version was available to download. Which I did. I then launched the exe and it went through its instllation process.

It then asked me to reboot. Which I did.

Now, when I launch from the new desktop icon, it keeps telling me there is a new version - whch is exactly the same as the one I just downloaded.

ETA: I did not go through the store for this.

On the case.

"Vingtetun, post: 10185321, member: 28578"

Do the command line parameters like /novr (and all the other options) still work with new launcher?

Yes. If they aren't then let me know o7

"Factabulous, post: 10185339, member: 72134"

Just downloaded the launcher again and now it's the right version (fdev launcher)

"Tyres O\'Flaherty, post: 10185344, member: 177656"

Confirmed, new downloaded exe has a different version number

Yep yep like I say, we're on the case.
Good to know it's rolling out, just wanted to do final checks before confirming

"Terekhov, post: 10185291, member: 247487"

I'm yet to see the naw launcher (I should get a chance at lunchtime). As an active fuel rat I have many copies of the game across all PC Platforms and run them in all game modes. For me speed of switching accounts/relaunching in different modes is paramount.
Any information about switches is likely to help tremendously.

All I can suggest, for the sake of time and making sure you get the right information having tried the new launcher yourself, is come back after using it how you are used to and report any issues o7

"Riverside, post: 10185288, member: 79995"

The launcher prompted a download, but it was the old client-installer.exe not the new one.

Let's keep an eye on it and give it another 8 minutes or so.

"Tyres O\'Flaherty, post: 10185308, member: 177656"

It's not behaving.

I'm trying to use the Frontier Launcher. When I double clicked on my current launcher icon from my desktop, it told me a new version was available to download. Which I did. I then launched the exe and it went through its instllation process.

It then asked me to reboot. Which I did.

Now, when I launch from the new desktop icon, it keeps telling me there is a new version - whch is exactly the same as the one I just downloaded.

Noted and passed on o7

Launcher is now released on Steam, Epic & Oculus.
Frontier Launcher to follow...

Please stand by o7

"BCLV4, post: 10185334, member: 258499"

New Frontier launcher installed and logged in, but where are my games ????? Can I specify any directory to retrieve all versions already installed ??

Where can I switch to english ? Where can I change options ?

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You see the little arrow up by "connected as"? There is where you'll find the settings if that helps o7

"Poonjabby, post: 10185319, member: 149092"

And the launcher is broke. Unreal

Is that for you personally or are you just commenting on the issues reported above with the standalone version to add flavour?

Hello everyone o7 Welcome to new launcher day.
Hope all is well! Thread now open.

Commanders.

APPROX ETA OF 10 MINUTES FOR FRONTIER STANDALONE LAUNCHER UPDATE o7

"Poonjabby, post: 10185325, member: 149092"

Sally,

I download the new launcher. It keep prompting me to download the new launcher.

Yep, sounds like the same as other reports. We're on the case. Not leaving here til there's more news.

"NotMyFault, post: 10185355, member: 85585"

Can confirm all working fine now and i'm in game, thank you for the swift action to rectify the issue

Fantastic. No problem! o7

"yianniv, post: 10185303, member: 155592"

The one I'm downloading now for the FDev version is 1.7.6925.0

Just happy to know when it works or if it doesn't, Riverside :)

COMMANDERS USING THE FRONTIER STANDALONE LAUNCHER:

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Are any of you experiencing this currently please?
Missing content on scroll down.

Many thanks.

Marked as fixed for you all, however please do continue to reach out if you experience any more issues o7
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/frontier-standalone-launcher-install-loop-fixed.618640/

Thanks so much for reporting in!

Thanks, so sorry I missed your comment. I'm like a little boosting Cobra.

"torloisk, post: 10185397, member: 254997"

After changing settings in the launcher, like language, the launcher does not restart properly.

Can you tell me what happens for you when you say it doesn't restart properly please?

"metatheurgist, post: 10185413, member: 18818"

Yep.

"Flossy, post: 10185410, member: 27676"

Yes I am Sally.

On the case o7