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# December 18, 2025

Installation path fixes, dynamic window scaling with 8K support, and improved environment handling

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## 🖥️ Desktop

### \[FIX] Installation Path & Environment Handling

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**MAJOR FIX:** Fixed critical installation path detection and environment handling issues!
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**What Changed:**

* **Fixed Installation Path Detection** - Resolved issues where launcher couldn't detect installed games correctly
* **Environment Subdirectory Handling** - Environment folders (production/staging) now properly appended to all paths
* **Prevented Environment Switching** - Users can no longer change environments during downloads or patching
* **Game Switch Prevention** - Users can't switch to another game while installing or patching a game
* **Smart Environment Selector** - Automatically disabled during active operations
* **Better Error Logging** - Enhanced concurrent access error detection

**Impact:**

Games are now correctly installed in environment-specific folders, the launcher accurately detects installations across environments, and users can't accidentally corrupt installations by switching environments or games mid-operation.

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### \[NEW] Dynamic Window Scaling & Expanded Resolution Support

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**NEW FEATURE:** The launcher now supports resolutions from **640x360** all the way up to **8K (7680x4320)**!
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**What's New:**

* **Dynamic Window Scaling** - Replaced fixed window sizes with Viewbox-based scaling for smooth resizing
* **All Windows Resizable** - Main window, settings, install dialogs, and more now scale properly
* **Fixed Scaling Issues** - Resolved window scaling problems at smaller resolutions
* **Massive Resolution Expansion** - Complete overhaul of resolution support

**Supported Resolutions:**

* **640x360** - Ultra-compact mode
* **1280x720** (HD)
* **1920x1080** (Full HD)
* **2560x1440** (2K/QHD)
* **3840x2160** (4K/UHD)
* **7680x4320** (8K/UHD)
* Plus many more intermediate resolutions!

**Benefits:**

* Perfect support for ultra-wide monitors
* Seamless compatibility with various screen sizes
* Native 4K and 8K display support
* Smooth scaling without pixelation
* Consistent UI across all window sizes

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### ✨ Summary

| Feature                        | Status  |
| ------------------------------ | ------- |
| Installation Path Detection    | ✅ Fixed |
| Environment Subdirectory Logic | ✅ Fixed |
| Environment Switching Lock     | ✅ Fixed |
| Game Switch Prevention         | ✅ Fixed |
| Window Scaling Issues          | ✅ Fixed |
| Dynamic Window Scaling         | ✅ Added |
| Expanded Resolution Support    | ✅ Added |
| 8K Display Support             | ✅ Added |

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**Update Required:** Update your desktop launcher to the latest version to access all improvements and fixes!
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