Changelog 2.0 (Launcher Update)

Aeternium Launcher 2.0 – Major UI & System Update

Launcher Rework

• Complete redesign of the launcher interface.
• Modernized header with improved navigation.
• New user profile system accessible through the profile icon.
• Battle Coins integrated directly into the top navigation bar.
• Downloads, Battle Coins, and user management sections reorganized.
• Improved spacing, sizing, and alignment across the launcher.
• Significantly reduced unused space for a cleaner and more modern appearance.

Design & Visuals

• Added a new Legion-inspired background design.
• Completely reworked launcher background with improved UI integration.
• Integrated the Aeternium icon as the primary launcher logo.
• Switched from green accents to modern blue color highlights.
• Improved shadows, transparency effects, and hover animations.
• Redesigned news cards and information panels.
• Added Firestorm-inspired card and window styling.
• Improved scaling and appearance across different screen resolutions.

Realm Information

• Updated realm information display for Aeternium.
• Added PvE xC realm information.
• Added Season 2 status indicator.
• Removed Crossfaction display.
• Redesigned the realm status section.

News System

• Completely rebuilt the news system.
• Integrated the new Aeternium News API.
• Automatic display of the latest published news articles.
• Added random news images from the local image pool.
• Added a scrollable news section.
• Improved news card presentation.
• Enhanced readability and performance.

Login System

• Completely redesigned login window.
• Improved background presentation.
• Fixed layout issues and overlapping elements.
• Significantly improved usability.
• Modernized input fields and navigation.

Auto Login

• Implemented automatic login functionality.
• Saved sessions are now detected automatically.
• Users are automatically logged in after restarting the launcher.
• Improved credential and token management.

Installer & Updates

• Prepared a new installer system.
• Default installation path now uses LocalAppData.
• No administrator rights required for standard updates.
• Improved update compatibility.
• Optimized automatic launcher updates.
• Enhanced startup update checks.

Update Window

• Added a new update verification window.
• More compact design.
• Modernized status indicators.
• Improved feedback during update processes.

Performance & Stability

• Fixed multiple XAML-related issues.
• Corrected various layout problems.
• Improved window management.
• Optimized resource handling.
• Resolved numerous minor UI and logic issues.

Quality of Life

• Removed the bug tracker from the launcher.
• Improved the Locate Installation feature.
• Automatic hiding after successful game client detection.
• Enhanced navigation and overall organization.
• Significantly improved ease of use and user experience.

Aeternium Launcher 2.0 delivers the largest launcher overhaul to date, featuring a completely modernized design, a new auto-login system, an improved update process, and a significantly enhanced user experience.