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Heroic 2.21.0 Adds Console-Like Fullscreen Mode, GOG Achievements on Linux

Heroic Games Launcher released version 2.21.0 "Loki" today, introducing several new features for managing games from platforms like Epic Games Store and GOG on Linux. A key addition is a new console-like fullscreen mode designed for joystick and TV navigation, improving the experience on devices such as the Steam Deck. The update also integrates achievements support for GOG games directly into their respective game pages and includes a new Deals page for GOG promotions. Further enhancements include the ability to select game covers from SteamGridDB via the sideload dialog, provided an API key is configured. The Wine manager interface has been reorganized with a dedicated settings screen. The launcher's Electron framework has been updated to version 41.1, and issues with "How Long To Beat" data integration have been resolved. The release also offers a native Windows Arm64 build.

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