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🎮 JanLauncher

A modern, user-friendly launcher for Hytale

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📖 What is JanLauncher?

JanLauncher is a modern, cross-platform launcher designed specifically for Hytale. It provides a smooth and intuitive experience for managing your game, profiles, mods, and more—all in one place.

Whether you're a casual player or someone who loves customizing their game experience, JanLauncher makes it easy to get into Hytale quickly and efficiently.


✨ Features

🚀 Quick Launch

Launch Hytale with just a few clicks. No complicated setup required—everything works out of the box.

👤 Player Profiles

Create and manage multiple player profiles. Switch between different accounts effortlessly and keep your progress organized.

🧩 Game Profiles & Mods

Organize your game settings and mods with custom profiles. Each profile can have its own mod configuration, making it easy to switch between different gameplay experiences.

📦 Installation & Updates

Automatic game installation and updates. JanLauncher handles all the technical details, so you can focus on playing.

☕ Automatic Java Management

No need to worry about Java versions. JanLauncher automatically detects, downloads, and manages the correct Java runtime for Hytale.

🔄 Auto-Updates

The launcher updates itself automatically, so you always have the latest features and improvements without any hassle.

🌍 News & Translations

Stay up to date with the latest Hytale news directly in the launcher. Multi-language support ensures you can enjoy JanLauncher in your preferred language.

🧪 Multiple Authentication Systems

Support for different authentication methods, giving you flexibility in how you access your account.


📸 Screenshots

Main Screen

Main Screen The main launcher interface

Player Profiles

Player Profiles Manage your player profiles

Mods Manager

Mods Manager Browse and install mods from CurseForge

Settings

Settings Customize your launcher experience

News Feed

News Feed Stay updated with Hytale news


📥 Download & Installation

Step 1: Download

  1. Go to GitHub Releases
  2. Find the latest version
  3. Download the installer for your platform:
    • Windows: JanLauncher Setup X.X.X.exe
    • Linux: jan-launcher-X.X.X.AppImage or .deb package

Step 2: Install

  • Windows: Run the .exe installer and follow the setup wizard
  • Linux:
    • For AppImage: Make it executable (chmod +x jan-launcher-X.X.X.AppImage) and run it
    • For .deb: Install with sudo dpkg -i jan-launcher_X.X.X_amd64.deb

Step 3: Launch

Open JanLauncher from your applications menu or desktop shortcut. The launcher will guide you through the initial setup.


🎯 Getting Started

  1. First Launch: When you first open JanLauncher, it will help you set up your first player profile and configure basic settings.

  2. Install Hytale: If you haven't installed Hytale yet, the launcher will offer to download and install it for you automatically.

  3. Create Profiles: Set up your player profiles and game profiles to organize your gameplay experience.

  4. Install Mods (Optional): Browse the mod library and install mods to enhance your Hytale experience.

  5. Play: Click the launch button and enjoy Hytale!


💬 Community & Support

Discord Server

Join our Discord community to get help, share feedback, and connect with other players: Discord

Telegram Channel

Follow our Telegram channel for updates, news, and announcements: Telegram

Issues & Feedback

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Please open an issue on GitHub: GitHub Issues

Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you'd like to help improve JanLauncher, please check out our contributing guidelines (coming soon).


📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.


🙏 Acknowledgments

  • Built with love for the Hytale community
  • Thanks to all contributors and testers
  • Special thanks to everyone who provides feedback and suggestions

Made with ❤️ for the Hytale community

⭐ If you find JanLauncher useful, please give it a star! ⭐

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JanLauncher — an open-source desktop launcher for Hytale built with Electron and TypeScript.

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