Launcher 2.2.116x

2.2.1164 (Windows), 2.2.1166 (macOS), or 2.2.1165 (Linux), was an update to the launcher released on January 5, 2021.

Changes

 * Redesigned how news articles are displayed.
 * News for each game is now under its own page
 * All news can still be found in the "News" tab.
 * The play button is now sticky.
 * Moved the Java Edition profile name back next to the play button.
 * Made the 'No cape' string translatable.
 * The version manifest fetching now triggers on reconnection.

Fixes

 * Deleting skins with very long names no longer escapes modal
 * - Disabling Wi-Fi while the Microsoft login page is open without any information entered and pressing the Back button results in -106 error message
 * - Launcher "fails to respond" (swirling symbol)

Launcher 2.2.116x