diff --git a/articles/en/install-heroic-games-launcher.md b/articles/en/install-heroic-games-launcher.md index f2a452e..05aea74 100644 --- a/articles/en/install-heroic-games-launcher.md +++ b/articles/en/install-heroic-games-launcher.md @@ -7,52 +7,24 @@ Authors: - mirkobrombin --- -> This guide is for Kinetic (22.10), not Orchid. The documentation for Orchid is still being written. - ## What is Heroic Games Launcher? [**Heroic Games Launcher**](https://heroicgameslauncher.com/) is an open source game launcher for Linux. It allows you to download and play games from the Epic Games Store and the GOG Galaxy client through a user-friendly interface. ## Installation -The recommended way to install Heroic Games Launcher is through [**Flatpak**](https://flatpak.org/), but it is also available as an AppImage. - -### Flatpak +The recommended way to install Heroic Games Launcher is through [**Flatpak**](https://flatpak.org/). -If you chose to install Flatpak during [**First Setup**](https://handbook.vanillaos.org/2022/11/18/first-setup.html), you could install applications directly from GNOME Software, as explained [**here**](https://handbook.vanillaos.org/2022/12/09/install-flatpaks.html#title3). - -You can also install the Heroic Games Launcher Flatpak from the terminal using the following command: +You can proceed using the GNOME Software application as documented [here](https://docs.vanillaos.org/handbook/en/install-and-manage-applications#managing-applications-through-gnome-software) or use the command line as shown below: ```bash flatpak install flathub com.heroicgameslauncher.hgl ``` -### AppImage - -You can download the latest AppImage from the [**official website**](https://heroicgameslauncher.com/downloads). - -If you chose to install AppImage during [**First Setup**](https://handbook.vanillaos.org/2022/11/18/first-setup.html), you will be able to run the AppImage just by double-clicking on it. If you didn't, you could install the required dependencies using an ABRoot transaction using the following command: - -```bash -sudo abroot exec apt install -y fuse3 libfuse2 appimagelauncher -``` - -Then reboot your system. You can now run the AppImage by setting it as executable from Properties and double-clicking on it. Alternatively, you can make it executable using the following command: - -```bash -chmod +x Heroic-*.AppImage -``` - ## Troubleshooting In this section, we will show you how to fix some common issues you may encounter when using Heroic Games Launcher. -### Poor performance - -If you are experiencing poor performance, ensure that you have the latest graphics drivers installed. To do so, refer to the [**Install additional drivers in Vanilla OS**](https://handbook.vanillaos.org/2022/12/10/install-additional-drivers.html) page. - -Also, check the game's system requirements and ensure that your system meets them. - ### Epic Games Store Login doesn't work If you are unable to login to the Epic Games Store, you can try to log in using the [**alternative login method**](https://github.com/Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher/wiki/How-To:-Epic-Alternative-Login).