Breeze Client

Breeze Client 5.0.1 Update

Headline Features

• Added title bar quick launch, letting you pin up to 3 games and access 2 recently played games directly from the title bar.
• Added Settings controls to enable or disable quick launch and manage pinned games.
• Added profile banners that display an image behind your name in the chat header and Friends sidebar.
• Added Settings and Details page options to control whether your game activity is visible in Socials.

Socials & Messaging

• Added toast notifications for new group chat invites.
• The Store segmented control for All Games and Collections now uses the same design and animation as other segmented controls.
• Refactored the emoji and GIF picker layout with clearer header and body sections.
• Added a clear button to the emoji and GIF picker search inputs for quickly resetting search terms.
• Updated pinned message animations and selection states.
• Opening pinned messages while search filters are active now closes pinned messages, and vice versa.
• Fixed the alignment of the search filter box with pinned messages.
• Fixed the close button alignment in pinned messages.
• Fixed a bug where favouriting GIFs in chat stopped working.

Performance & Rendering

• Added Chromium command line switches to prevent renderer backgrounding, improving responsiveness when switching between applications.
• Added focus-return quiet window logic to suppress animations during focus transitions.
• Updated CSS with isolation and transform properties for smoother rendering and layout performance.
• Refactored sidebar rendering to reduce visual disruptions during chat interactions.
• Added a helper to detect when the app window is active, reducing unnecessary work while in the background.
• Optimized profile data fetching by requesting specific fields instead of wildcard selection across multiple components.
• Adjusted polling intervals for incoming messages and notifications to lower resource usage while keeping notifications reliable.

Bug Fixes & Quality of Life

• Reimplemented scrolling for long announcements.
• Updated the App ID in main.js to match package.json build.appId so pinned taskbar shortcuts group correctly with the running window on Windows.
• Fixed additional DOM flash issues, although some may still remain.

Breeze Client 5.0.0 Update

Headline Features

• Nexus Launcher has been renamed to Breeze Client.
• The Friends page has been fully revamped and is now called Socials.
• Added group chats, allowing multiple people to talk together in a single conversation.
• Added Profiles, replacing Account with a redesigned profile experience that lets you view and customize your profile.
• Added feature suggestions and bug reports for games and Breeze Client.
• Game suggestions and bug reports can be accessed from the Details page.
• Breeze Client suggestions and bug reports can be accessed from the sidebar.
• The sidebar can now be collapsed.
• Replaced the old Windows default title bar with a custom title bar.
• Moved Settings from the old sidebar button to a new button on the right side of the title bar.
• Settings now open in a brand-new floating settings menu.

Socials, Profiles & Messaging

• Added group chat support in Socials.
• Added global notification toggles for DMs, group chats, and requests in Settings.
• Message notification settings for individual people and groups have been changed to mute settings.
• You can now choose how long a person or group should be muted.
• Added message reactions.
• Added an Undo button for message deletion.
• Added embedded previews for links in Socials.
• You can now favourite GIFs sent in chat.
• Added profile pictures next to names in places such as comments and Socials.
• You can now click a person's name or profile picture to view their Profile.
• Added number badges to the Socials navigation bar to make DM, group, and request activity easier to see.
• Added toast message notifications, an inbox in the bell icon, and optional Windows notifications for new friend requests.
• Added number badges for messages on the taskbar icon.
• Added a warning toast when a display name has not been saved from the Details page or friends-related areas.
• Fixed several DOM flash issues in Socials, although some issues may still remain.
• Fixed several scroll issues in Socials, although some issues may still remain.

Emoji, GIF & Picker Improvements

• Emoji and GIF picker resize dimensions are now saved when resizing ends.
• Reopening the same picker in the same chat now restores the previously saved width and height before positioning, so it appears exactly as the user left it.
• Picker sizes now reset to their default dimensions when switching to a different friend or chat.
• Navigating away from a chat and returning now clears saved picker sizes correctly, preventing resized pickers from carrying over between conversations.

Downloads & Game Management

• Downloads can now be switched to queued download mode, which downloads and installs one game at a time.
• Downloads can now be reordered while queued download mode is enabled.
• Download progress can now be cancelled from the Details page.
• Game updates now show progress like regular downloads and no longer open Downloads automatically.
• Added a new Downloads and Installs number indicator in the sidebar.
• Game installs are now only considered valid when the executable exists and the install path is inside the current install root.
• Added Open Game Install Folder to the Details page.
• You can now create and remove desktop shortcuts for games from the Library right-click context menu and from the Details page.
• You can now pin favourite games to the system tray icon.
• Recently played games now appear in the system tray icon right-click menu.
• System tray game pinning and recently played settings can be customized in Settings.
• Reset Playtime now overrides cloud playtime.
• Added a Play button in the Store.
• Added a Play option to the Library right-click context menu.
• You can now hover over the Running button to exit the game.
• Added a GitHub repository button for all games on the Details page.

Library, Store & Collections

• Revamped the top navigation for both the Store and Library pages.
• The Store and Library now have a larger search bar, compact icon buttons, and a new filter button.
• Added new Store and Library filters such as Most Played, Newly Added, and Latest Updated.
• The Store category filter has been moved into the new filter menu.
• The top navigation buttons and search for both the Library and Store now stay visible while scrolling.
• Added a New badge to Store games released within the last 7 days.
• Added a new Update All icon button in the Library.
• Updated the Library Play button to use the same gradient style as the Play and Install buttons.
• Removed the game card translate animation and replaced it with a new scale animation.
• Library game card buttons are now larger and have updated visuals.
• Collections now has a search bar.
• Collections game cards now include the same download progress and logic as Store page cards.
• External apps in the Library now show Time Used, Last Opened, and Run instead of Playtime, Last Played, and Play.

Details Page

• Added a new horizontal button layout in Details for easier access.
• Added Singleplayer and Multiplayer tags, similar to input support tags.
• Added info icons with tooltips for Download Size and Installed Size.
• Improved the visibility of the engine badge in the Store and Details pages.
• Improved the visibility of the back button in the Details page.
• Video media in Details now displays better at 150% DPI on 1920x1080 displays.

User Interface & Visual Improvements

• Updated UI modals and animations across the app.
• Sidebar buttons now use a gradient look similar to the Play and Install buttons.
• Updated the design of the number indicators in the sidebar.
• Added number badges to the Socials navigation bar.
• Updated the design of dropdowns.
• Added a brand-new tooltip system for several UI elements.
• Media items now scale up when hovered instead of translating.
• Changed several button animations from translate animations to scale animations.
• Added delete animations and new open and close animations for replies and edits in comments.
• Added fade-in animation for the external apps window.
• Added the Google icon to Sign in with Google.
• Added a new title design for all changelogs.
• Changed the changelog Close button to an X icon.
• Added a 6-column grid option in Settings.
• Added a secret message in Settings.

Authentication, Analytics & Legal

• Added Forgot Password.
• Analytics now show personal stats such as average playtime and most played game.
• All rights are now reserved to Devanand Asai.

Backend & Data Improvements

• Refactored changelog formatting for multiple games to use structured body arrays.
• Fixed migration issues from older versions.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed the auto-update icon in the Library right-click context menu.
• Fixed an issue where the friends list did not update when a message was sent.
• Fixed an issue where announcement content could shift when another announcement was expanded.
• Fixed a misaligned intersecting line on the Friends page.
• Fixed the missing divider line at the top of Collections.
• Fixed missing fade-in animation when opening the external apps window.
• Fixed locked game interactions and several related issues.
• Fixed a bug that could cause the friends message notifier to stop working.
• Fixed scrolling in Announcements.
• Fixed migration problems from older versions.

Headline Features and Fixes

• Added a brand-new download progress bar to both the Store and Details pages, allowing you to view download percentage and cancel downloads directly.
• Redesigned toast notifications with a cleaner look and more detailed messaging.
• Fixed a major issue that prevented profile pictures from displaying correctly. If your profile picture still does not appear for other users immediately, re-adding it may be required to refresh it for everyone.
• You can now favourite GIFs for quicker access.
• The GIF and emoji picker window can now be resized.

UI Improvements

• The Friend List button no longer shrinks when clicked.
• Added a grey hover colour to the developer pill arrows and removed the transform animation from developer pills.
• Updated the chat header to show your friend's @username and improved the overall layout.
• Removed the translate animation from some buttons in Friends for a more consistent feel.
• The current chat now remains open when switching to Pending.

Quality of Life

• After uninstalling a game, you now remain on the Details page.

Backend Improvements

• The website link used by the Website button can now be updated remotely via GitHub.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the Downloads list and Recents did not update properly when installing a large number of games at the same time.
• Fixed a visual issue where hovered media items could appear cut off.
• Fixed the shadow underneath the hero image.
• Fixed an issue where you could open a Details page for external games your friends were playing, even though those games do not have a Details page.
• Fixed an issue where changing your display name in Comments or Friends did not update correctly in the Accounts section.
• Fixed UI issues at 150% DPI on 1920x1080 displays.
• Fixed a bug where the Store page would snap back to the top after installing a game.
• Fixed an issue where the "No pending requests" empty state would replay its entrance animation after returning from another window.
• Fixed forced auto-scrolling in Friends, although some minor inconsistencies may still remain.
• Fixed the time format in Friends.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the Friend List order to behave inconsistently, though a few minor inconsistencies may still remain.

Headline Features

Brand-New Authentication System

A completely new account system has been added, allowing you to sign in with Google or register a launcher account. Your account now syncs important data across the launcher, including:

• Comments you’ve made
• Friends
• Game playtime
• Profile pictures

External Apps Support

You can now add External Apps directly through the Library page, making it easier to keep all your games and applications in one place.

Friends System Overhaul

The Friends system has been significantly improved and now uses an account-based system, replacing the old friend code system. New messaging and social features include:

• Hyperlink support in messages
• GIF and emoji buttons
• Message editing
• Message replies
• Right-click context menu for message actions
• Message notifications
• Settings to control who can send you notifications, or disable them globally

Faster and Smarter Details Page

The Details page now loads significantly faster, and offline support has been improved so more launcher content remains useful even without an internet connection.

Double-Click Shortcuts

A new shortcut has been added: double-clicking a game card will now:

• Launch the game if it is installed
• Download the game if it is not installed

Social & Account Features

• Added support for profile pictures
• Playtime for games now syncs to your account
• Names can now include apostrophes
• Removed character limits for comments
• Added dislikes to comments
• Pressing Enter now sends text in both Comments and Friends
• Friends are now sorted by activity

Library, Store & Game Management

• The Library now automatically detects and validates Store games in the install folder
• Added an Update All button
• Added Open Folder for the install folder in Settings
• You can now save a game’s cover art or hero art, which can be used when offline
• Games now display badges in the Store, Collections, and Details page showing which game engine they were made in
• Improved locked game logic
• Improved the right-click context menu in the Library by showing the game name and adding shortcuts for:
  • Auto Update
  • Uninstall

User Interface & Visual Improvements

• Offline mode now shows better information across the launcher, including the Store and Details pages
• Changed the colour of the Unlock All Games and Uninstall All Games buttons to red
• Added a subtle animation when expanding a reply
• Added a highlight colour and upward transform animation for games inside Recents in Downloads
• Removed input support icons from the Details page
• Total disk space used is now shown in Settings

Notifications & Messaging

• Added message notifications for Friends
• Added notification settings so you can choose who can notify you, or disable notifications completely

Bug Fixes

• Fixed stutters on the Friends page
• Fixed an issue where the Downloads list and Recents did not update properly when installing many games simultaneously
• Fixed the category filter scrollbar in the Store
• Fixed screen flashing when opening Nexus Launcher with the Store page set as default

• Friends chat now updates in realtime
• Changed the design of the delete messege button
• Fixed an issue that caused the button in the friends page that allows you to check the details page for games your friends are playing to stop working

• Updated and refined the Friends page UI for better clarity and usability
• Fixed an issue where parts of the UI were slightly misaligned at 150% DPI scaling
• Improved the carousel transition animation for smoother visual flow
• Minor stability improvements and visual polish

Headline Features

• Added Collections: browse games by category, view videos, and see recently added games
• Added a Friends page: send/receive friend requests, message friends, and view what they’re currently playing
• Video support has been added to the launcher
• Added "Date added" to the Details page
• You can now reply to comments

User Interface & Visuals

• The announcement panel now supports long posts by allowing you to scroll within each announcement
• The Library page now shows a clearer hint: "Hold and drag a game to rearrange your Library, Right-click on a game to open context menu"
• Improved visual spacing and readability for announcements
• Announcements and Changelogs now render bullet points as proper list items
• Improved animation and styling for dropdowns in both Comments and Analytics
• Added a highlight colour change for buttons on the Details page
• Removed hover transform animations for specific buttons on the Details page and Analytics
• Added a new "Back to top" button for easier navigation
• The Play button now switches to "Running" while a game is active
• Toast notifications now use a more opaque background for improved readability

Functionality & Navigation

• Clicking a game in the Recent History panel now takes you directly to the Details page

• Added a controller indicator to the Details page when gamepads are connected

• Games can now be locked in the Library, preventing them from being moved until unlocked

• Launcher changelogs can now be viewed in Settings

• Category filters have been added to the Store page

• Added an "Updates available" filter to the Library page

• Developer names now appear on game cards in the Store Preferences & Saved Sorting

• Your dropdown preference for sorting New or Top comments is now saved

• Your dropdown preference for sorting the Top 5, 10, or 20 devs in Analytics is now saved

Cleanup & Polish

• Removed the obsolete Developers section from Analytics
• Removed the full stop from most of the toast notification

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug that caused the Details page to open automatically after a game finished installing
• Fixed an issue where the Details page could begin installing even after the game had already finished installing

• The UI has been revamped with better animations and a nicer look and feel
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Added a new analytics tab where users can view detailed statistics about the games devs released and a rankings section to see top performers
• Added a new announcements section to keep users informed about the latest news and updates
• You can view recent updates or installs in the downloads page
• The dev pills in store page now works as a horizontal scroll, making it easier to browse through them