Install Hero Launcher #
Open Hero Launcher from the platform it targets — it is not a Minecraft mod, so the generic install guide below doesn't apply (see its product page for what it runs on).
- There is nothing to install yet — Hero Launcher is in the design phase and ships no builds.
- Review the vision on this page: universal version support, isolated instances, ecosystem integration.
- Track the roadmap for design milestones — architecture and instance model first, then a prototype.
- Share your requirements with the team via the support portal or Discord — the design is still open.
- For now, use a standard launcher (vanilla, Fabric, Prism, MultiMC or CurseForge) — the tutorials page lists the folder locations every one of them uses.
- When a prototype lands, install Hero Client alongside your current launcher — it installs like any Fabric mod and works today.
Folder locations by platform #
| Platform | mods / resourcepacks folder | config folder |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | %appdata%\.minecraft\mods · \resourcepacks | %appdata%\.minecraft\config |
| macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/mods | ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/config |
| Linux | ~/.minecraft/mods · ~/.minecraft/resourcepacks | ~/.minecraft/config |
MultiMC / Prism users: these folders live inside Instances/<instance>/.minecraft/.
Configure #
Settings live in the config folder (JSON5 files you can edit by hand) and, where available, in the in-game settings screen the mod adds. The exact keys and keybinds are listed in the documentation and the FAQ below.
Tips for Hero Launcher #
- Keep Hero Launcher on the version range shown on its product page.
- If it doesn't load, confirm the JAR is in the right mods folder for the launcher and version you chose.
- Bedrock Edition, mobile, and console can't run Java Edition mods or packs — for a port or custom variant, request a commission.
Hero Launcher FAQ #
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.
Still stuck? Open a guided request — every message is tagged and
answered from support@herostudios.dev. Always include your Minecraft version and product version.