OpenNOW v0.3.5

@Kief5555 accidently made 1.3.5 💀

NEW: Discord RPC Support
NEW: GFN Free Tier Queue support
NEW: Support for G-Sync

Full Changelog: v1.3.5...v0.3.5

OpenNOW v0.3.4

What's Changed

• feat: add show stats on launch setting by @zortos293 in #235
• Fix launch error blackout overlay by @zortos293 in #237
• Enhance ad playback error handling and improve CSL responsiveness by @Jayian1890 in #238
• Fix session IPC errors losing structured details by @zortos293 in #244
• Add Settings thank-you tab for contributors and supporters by @zortos293 in #245
• Fix macOS microphone permission prompt timing by @zortos293 in #249
• Fix(stream): restrict codec and color options to safe H264/8-bit 4:2:0 by @zortos293 in #250
• Fix(stream): use selected region URL for session creation by @zortos293 in #252
• Merge Dev -> Main by @zortos293 in #253

Full Changelog: v0.3.3...v0.3.4

OpenNOW v0.3.3

What's Changed

• Update README structure and add development docs by @zortos293 in #169
• fix(gfn): clarify region restriction error message by @zortos293 in #170
• fix(streaming): prevent H264 + 10-bit color black screen by @zortos293 in #172
• fix: queue loading Cancel button and launch abort (OPEN-10) by @zortos293 in #176
• docs: add streamer investigation findings (OPEN-22) by @zortos293 in #179
• fix(controller): wire enableL4S into ControllerLibraryPage so L4S toggle works by @Jayian1890 in #178
• Fix/sidebar pointerlock by @Jayian1890 in #182
• fix(controller): prevent duplicate loading states in controller mode by @Jayian1890 in #184
• Move Exit Controller Mode to System and add app Exit IPC by @Jayian1890 in #183
• chore(deps): update opennow-stable packages to latest compatible by @zortos293 in #194
• feat: add negotiated stream profile handling by @Jayian1890 in #201
• feat: add configurable keyboard layout setting by @zortos293 in #204
• chore: add Buy Me a Coffee funding option by @zortos293 in #211
• Integrate React Scan into Electron renderer dev workflow by @zortos293 in #217
• feat: integrate React Scan into renderer dev builds by @zortos293 in #218
• Fix 1Hz renderer-wide rerenders during streaming by @zortos293 in #220
• feat: add persisted session counter disable toggle by @zortos293 in #222
• Fix(stream): isolate diagnostics subscriptions to stop shell rerenders by @zortos293 in #223
• feat(stream): redesign escape-hold overlay into centered circular countdown by @zortos293 in #227
• Enhance ad handling and session management in game hub by @Jayian1890 in #216
• Add error handling UI for ad playback and improve signaling connection management by @Jayian1890 in #228
• Merge Dev -> Main by @zortos293 in #234

Full Changelog: v0.3.2...v0.3.3

OpenNOW v0.3.2

What's Changed

• OPEN-7: Route/latency tools — region wiring, ICE policy, richer region pings by @zortos293 in #174
• Revert "OPEN-7: Route/latency tools — region wiring, ICE policy, richer region pings" by @zortos293 in #175
• chore(deps-dev): bump electron from 40.4.1 to 40.8.5 in /opennow-stable by @dependabot[bot] in #185
• chore(deps-dev): bump minimatch from 3.1.2 to 3.1.5 in /opennow-stable by @dependabot[bot] in #187
• Revert "chore(deps-dev): bump minimatch from 3.1.2 to 3.1.5 in /opennow-stable" by @zortos293 in #192
• Merge Dev -> Main by @zortos293 in #199

New Contributors

• @dependabot[bot] made their first contribution in #185

Full Changelog: v0.3.1...v0.3.2

OpenNOW v0.3.1

What's Changed

• ROLLBACK: Capy/gfn protocol parity refactor by @zortos293 in #164
• fix(gfn): preserve session routing during queue polling by @zortos293 in #163
• Restore working GFN parity branch state by @zortos293 in #165
• Update controller mode settings and streaming session handling by @zortos293 in #166
• feat(gfn): auto pointer-lock and improved mouse tracking by @Jayian1890 in #161
• Fix GFN protocol parity and enhance session routing functionality by @zortos293 in #168

Full Changelog: v0.3.0...v0.3.1

OpenNOW v0.3.0

What's Changed

• feat(settings): add mouse sensitivity adjustment to settings page by @Jayian1890 in #136
• Integrate Jayian stream UX, recording, and input improvements by @zortos293 in #145
• feat(ui): implement StreamView sidebar with settings controls by @Jayian1890 in #141
• Feature: stream recording support by @Jayian1890 in #142
• Controller Mode: Navigation Enhancements, Library UX Improvements, and Bitrate Controls by @Jayian1890 in #147
• perf(stream): Adaptive polling, diagnostics optimization, and lag classification by @zortos293 in #149
• fix(session): consistent client identification for session lifecycle by @zortos293 in #150
• feat(ci): add manual release workflow with version bump by @zortos293 in #154
• fix(gfn): protocol parity, centralized constants and reliable polling by @zortos293 in #157
• Promote dev to main: March integration batch by @zortos293 in #159

New Contributors

• @Jayian1890 made their first contribution in #136

Full Changelog: nightly-60030b626b57914e9e4d538aba1d4ed954a82653...v0.3.0

OpenNOW Nightly (60030b6)

What's Changed

• Hide stream UI top bar in fullscreen mode by @zortos293 in #4
• Add dynamic resolution and FPS dropdowns from subscription data by @zortos293 in #6
• Build Versioning by @zortos293 in #7
• Merge dev to main by @zortos293 in #8
• Raw mouse input by @zortos293 in #11
• Fix resolution by @zortos293 in #10
• Merge dev to main by @zortos293 in #12
• Merge dev to main by @zortos293 in #13
• Add region latency testing with color-coded ping display by @zortos293 in #15
• Merge dev to main by @zortos293 in #16
• Discord rich presence + Low latency mode by @zortos293 in #17
• UI Redesign with Custom Components and Native macOS Support by @zortos293 in #19
• UI improvements, code cleanup, and bug fixes by @zortos293 in #21
• OpenNOW rebrand, auto-updates, session polling & reconnection fixes by @zortos293 in #31
• Add AI-powered release notes & game variant selector improvements by @zortos293 in #33
• Add NVIDIA Reflex, improve input latency, and expand resolution options by @zortos293 in #34
• Dev by @zortos293 in #35
• Major input latency improvements, subscription fixes by @zortos293 in #39
• Enable persistent in-game settings via enablePersistingInGameSettings flag by @Copilot in #40
• feat: add queue times navigation and API integration for free tier users by @Kief5555 in #46
• chore: migrate from npm/vite to bun/rolldown-vite by @MarkPLacer in #43
• Merge dev: Logging system, Alliance Partner support, server fixes by @zortos293 in #47
• fix: add @tauri-apps/plugin-http dependency by @zortos293 in #48
• fix: update fetch calls for main games and library data loading by @Kief5555 in #50
• fix: bump version to 0.0.19 in package.json and Cargo.toml by @Kief5555 in #52
• Add disclaimer regarding project affiliation by @zortos293 in #54
• [README] Add macOS troubleshooting for app quarantine by @zortos293 in #55
• Add Discord badge to README by @zortos293 in #56
• Add MIT License to the project by @zortos293 in #62
• v0.0.21: ARM64 builds, mouse/keyboard fixes, streaming improvements by @zortos293 in #65
• v0.0.22: Emergency fix for Zain alliance partner streaming by @zortos293 in #68
• fix: Zain alliance partner signaling URL (follow-up) by @zortos293 in #70
• Stupid camelcase fix ahhhh by @zortos293 in #71
• Release v0.1.0 - Major streaming improvements, Alliance Partner fixes, and UX enhancements by @zortos293 in #74
• fix: improve version parsing and validation in CI workflow by @zortos293 in #75
• [skip ci] Add warning about app rebuilding with native libraries by @zortos293 in #79
• Fix typo in rebuild notice in README.md by @zortos293 in #80
• Rewrite CI workflow for native opennow-streamer builds by @zortos293 in #82
• Remove legacy Tauri-based code and cleanup by @zortos293 in #84
• Capy/implement session re 2b4c7dea by @f1shy-dev in #85
• v0.2.0: Native Rust Rewrite & Build Fixes by @zortos293 in #93
• build: Package release artifacts as ZIP archives for all platforms by @zortos293 in #94
• Implement PrintedWaste Queue Times API integration by @Kief5555 in #95
• V0.2.2 Performance Improvements + Stability by @zortos293 in #98
• V0.2.3 Features & Bug Fixes by @zortos293 in #102
• v0.2.4: Major Migration from Rust/Tauri to Electron by @zortos293 in #117
• chore: remove legacy opennow-streamer (Rust) [skip ci] by @zortos293 in #118
• fix(ci): publish release on main branch pushes [skip ci] by @zortos293 in #119
• feat(webrtc): Implement microphone support for cloud sessions by @zortos293 in #121
• Add stream UX improvements, auth/subscription updates, and CI/build hardening by @zortos293 in #125

New Contributors

• @Copilot made their first contribution in #40
• @Kief5555 made their first contribution in #46
• @MarkPLacer made their first contribution in #43
• @f1shy-dev made their first contribution in #85

Full Changelog: https://github.com/OpenCloudGaming/OpenNOW/commits/nightly-60030b626b57914e9e4d538aba1d4ed954a82653

OpenNOW Nightly (529d0b076e620e64e1f29cc7ad73cc1cb4ed0ebc)

What's Changed

• v0.2.4: Major Migration from Rust/Tauri to Electron by @zortos293 in #117
• chore: remove legacy opennow-streamer (Rust) [skip ci] by @zortos293 in #118
• fix(ci): publish release on main branch pushes [skip ci] by @zortos293 in #119

Full Changelog: v0.2.3...nightly-529d0b076e620e64e1f29cc7ad73cc1cb4ed0ebc

OpenNOW v0.2.3

OpenNOW v0.2.3

Open source native GeForce NOW client built with Rust.

Added

• Clipboard Paste Support: You can now use Ctrl+V to paste text during streaming sessions. This includes a toggle in the Input settings and a 64KB safety limit.
• Enhanced Linux Video Decoding: Completely rewritten H.264 decoding using Vulkan Video for better performance, featuring improved picture buffer management and reference frame tracking.
• GStreamer Integration: New backend for audio and video streaming to improve playback stability.
• Portable Linux Bundles: Linux x64 and ARM64 versions now include built-in GStreamer libraries, allowing the app to run without system-wide dependencies via a new run.sh script.
• Steering Wheel Support (Alpha): Initial implementation for steering wheel input (currently disabled by default for fine-tuning).
• Copy Link Option: Added the ability to copy game links directly.
• Clipboard Management: Integrated arboard for robust cross-platform clipboard access.

Changed

• Persistent Window Size: The app now saves and restores your window dimensions across sessions on macOS and all other platforms.
• Improved Search Workflow: Typing in the search bar now automatically switches the view to the "All Games" tab to display results immediately.
• Audio Improvements: Updated the audio engine to remove FFmpeg dependencies in favor of a leaner GStreamer pipeline.
• Streamlined Audio Pipeline: Simplified audio processing by removing unnecessary parsers and adding resampling for better device compatibility.

Fixed

• Wayland Fullscreen: Resolved issues with fullscreen mode not behaving correctly on Wayland-based Linux distributions.
• Session UI Refresh: The session setup screen now updates at 30 FPS, ensuring progress bars and status messages move without requiring mouse movement.
• Windows Dependency Errors: Fixed "loading" and "missing DLL" errors on Windows by bundling all necessary GStreamer components and plugins (e.g., ffi-7, opus).
• GitHub Actions: Fixed various CI/CD workflow issues regarding YAML compatibility and build bundling.

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Downloads

• Windows x64: Portable executable with bundled GStreamer
• Windows ARM64: Portable executable with bundled GStreamer (Surface Pro X, etc.)
• macOS ARM64: Apple Silicon native binary with bundled FFmpeg + GStreamer (Intel Macs can use Rosetta 2)
• Linux x64: Portable binary (requires system GStreamer - see below)
• Linux ARM64: Portable binary (requires system GStreamer - see below)

Linux users: Install GStreamer via your package manager:

# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt install gstreamer1.0-plugins-base gstreamer1.0-plugins-good gstreamer1.0-plugins-bad gstreamer1.0-plugins-ugly gstreamer1.0-libav

# Fedora/RHEL
sudo dnf install gstreamer1-plugins-base gstreamer1-plugins-good gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free gstreamer1-plugins-ugly-free gstreamer1-libav

# Arch
sudo pacman -S gstreamer gst-plugins-base gst-plugins-good gst-plugins-bad gst-plugins-ugly gst-libav

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OpenNOW v0.2.2

OpenNOW v0.2.2

Open source native GeForce NOW client built with Rust.

Added

• New Backend Engine: Migrated the streaming core to GStreamer for improved stability and performance.
• Vulkan Support: Implemented a full VulkanVideo decoder and a dedicated Vulkan encoder for Linux users.
• Windows Features: Added a native DX11 decoder for high-performance hardware acceleration on Windows.
• Queue System Integration: Integrated the PrintedWaste Queue Times API, allowing users to view server mapping, live queue data, and estimated wait times.
• Queue Management: Added filtering by region and advanced sorting options (ping, queue time, best value, and alphabetical).
• Fallback Options: Included a fallback encoder and restored video encoding options in the settings menu.
• Platform Support: Introduced Mac Legacy builds.

Changed

• Audio Engine: Overhauled audio handling to support multi-channel devices (up to 7.1). Added intelligent upmixing from stereo to surround sound.
• Render Pacing: Synchronized the render frame rate with the decoder output to prevent excessive CPU usage and duplicate frame requests.
• GUI Performance: Implemented image caching for the user interface and hardware-accelerated video decoding.
• Raspberry Pi: Updated Raspberry Pi support status to "untested" and updated associated codec configurations.

Fixed

• Audio Quality: Fixed glitchy audio playback on multi-channel headsets.
• Mouse Behavior: Resolved issues where the cursor would remain visible while alt-tabbed or get stuck in the center of the screen.
• Visual Glitches: Fixed a "green color" issue by improving frame skipping logic and resolved a redrawing bug that caused high CPU spikes.
• Linux/AMD Stability: Fixed VAAPI decoder bugs specifically affecting AMD hardware and resolved Linux-specific build errors.
• Device Support: Fixed a crash issue specific to the Raspberry Pi 5.
• Network: Resolved a ping calculation issue within the queue system.
• General Build: Fixed various auto-build, CI, and cross-platform compilation issues across Windows and Linux.

Removed

• Legacy Components: Removed the old macOS legacy build and deprecated FFmpeg options on Windows and Linux.
• Cleanup: Removed redundant encoder options and unused VAAPI handler code.

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Downloads

• Windows x64: Portable executable with bundled FFmpeg DLLs
• Windows ARM64: Portable executable with bundled FFmpeg DLLs (Surface Pro X, etc.)
• macOS ARM64: Apple Silicon native binary with bundled FFmpeg dylibs (Intel Macs can use Rosetta 2)
• Linux x64: Portable binary (requires system FFmpeg - see below)
• Linux ARM64: Portable bundle with FFmpeg libs (run via ./run.sh)

Linux x64 users: Install FFmpeg via your package manager:

# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt install ffmpeg libavcodec-dev libavformat-dev libavutil-dev libswscale-dev

# Fedora/RHEL
sudo dnf install ffmpeg-free ffmpeg-free-devel

# Arch
sudo pacman -S ffmpeg

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