Launcher 2.0.28x-stage

2.0.282-stage (Windows), or 2.1.283-stage (macOS) was a version of the launcher.

Additions

 * General
 * Now supports running multiple instances of Minecraft at the same time.
 * Can now be kept open while the game is running, letting you access things like the help page.
 * Now backs up  (profiles, logins, etc) before migrating settings to new launcher.
 * Made launch options slightly smaller, so that more of them can fit in the same space.
 * The button to add a new launch option is now at the top of the list.
 * "Keep launcher open" and "Show game log" are now separate settings.


 * Windows
 * Running the launcher from a non-C drive should now work.
 * There's still lingering issues with running the launcher at all for some users.
 * Clicking the  again while the game is open now brings back the launcher window instead of doing nothing.


 * Linux
 * Linux support is still underway. We're getting very close - the launcher works, but we're not yet done with distribution.

Fixes

 * General
 * Fixed running modded versions.
 * Resolution settings should now work properly.
 * Fixed an issue where opening the game directory would give an error message even when it worked.
 * Pressing "Del" in input fields no longer removes the rest of the line.
 * Pressing tab on the news page no longer messes with the news carousel.
 * Fixed a crash that would sometimes happen when the game closed.
 * Selecting input with your mouse and hitting backspace on the keyboard should now properly delete the input.
 * The version information page no longer selects all text when you click it.


 * Windows
 * Fixed an issue with the self updater.
 * This may mean that users have to redownload the new launcher to get updates.

Launcher 2.0.28x-stage