Faugus Launcher 2.5.5 was released as a quality-of-life update for the free, Steam-free Linux game launcher, introducing the ability to drag and reorder launch arguments while removing the manual Protonfix picker. The update also simplifies the user interface by hiding the mouse cursor during gamepad use and collapsing certain toolbars, alongside fixing a startup crash associated with older libmanette versions. This release follows closely on the heels of version 2.5.4 and continues the project’s rapid update pace, which focuses on refining the launcher rather than adding new features. Faugus aims to provide a streamlined experience for running non-Steam Windows games on Linux, making it a popular choice among users seeking a lightweight alternative to other launchers like Lutris and Heroic
Faugus Launcher 2.5.5 Release: Draggable Launch Arguments and Trimmed UI for Steam-Free Linux Gaming
Faugus Launcher 2.5.5 shipped today, as a quality-of-life update for the free, Steam-free Linux game launcher. Its biggest change lets you drag and reorder launch arguments, while it removes the manual Protonfix picker and Launch Arguments buttons and auto-migrates your old settings. The update also hides the cursor during gamepad use, bundles python-psutil into the AppImage, and fixes a startup crash tied to older libmanette versions. Coming just three days after 2.5.4, it continues a fast monthly pace from the solo-maintained project that has quietly earned a strong reputation against Lutris and Heroic.
