Hero Launcher Docs

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Overview #

Hero Launcher is a planned universal Minecraft launcher supporting every version and loader, with intelligent instance management and seamless integration with Hero Studios products — the natural front door to the ecosystem. Nothing is implemented yet; this page records the vision, not shipped functionality. The design goals are: universal version support (every Minecraft version and loader), intelligent isolated instances for modpacks and setups, and first-class ecosystem integration — launch Hero Client, install ecosystem mods and manage accounts from one place.

Launchers are everywhere, but none is built for an ecosystem. Hero Launcher is planned as a universal launcher supporting every Minecraft version with intelligent instance management and seamless integration with Hero Studios products — the natural front door to the ecosystem.

Quick start #

  1. There is nothing to install yet — Hero Launcher is in the design phase and ships no builds.
  2. Review the vision on this page: universal version support, isolated instances, ecosystem integration.
  3. Track the roadmap for design milestones — architecture and instance model first, then a prototype.
  4. Share your requirements with the team via the support portal or Discord — the design is still open.
  5. For now, use a standard launcher (vanilla, Fabric, Prism, MultiMC or CurseForge) — the tutorials page lists the folder locations every one of them uses.
  6. When a prototype lands, install Hero Client alongside your current launcher — it installs like any Fabric mod and works today.

Frequently asked questions #

Is Hero Launcher released?
No — it is a roadmap product in the design phase. No implementation ships yet; this page documents the vision, not shipped functionality.
Will it be free?
Planned as part of the free Hero Studios ecosystem.
How does it relate to Hero Client?
The launcher is planned as the front door; Hero Client is the in-game surface. Hero Client installs today like any Fabric mod.
What versions will it support?
Planned for every Minecraft version and loader.
What can I do today?
Use a standard launcher — vanilla, Fabric, Prism, MultiMC or CurseForge — and install Hero Client and the other ecosystem mods normally. The tutorials page lists folder locations for every platform.
How can I influence the design?
Share requirements through the support portal or Discord while the design phase is open — instance management and integration priorities are being decided now.

Compatibility #

PropertyValue
Loader / platformPlanned
Supported platformsAll
Latest versionNot released

Design phase only.

Learn more. Step-by-step walkthroughs live in the tutorials, with install guides for every platform and a general guide to configuration. Still stuck? Open the support portal and we'll reply from support@herostudios.dev.