v1.2.2
Gentleman v1.2.2
Focus
This update focuses on making large game libraries faster to browse and making launcher setup easier, especially for emulators and PC games that work better through Windows shortcuts.
Important Updater Note
It is highly recommended to download the latest Gentleman Updater with this release. The updater has been redesigned for controller-first use and now better matches the frontend experience.
Frontend Changes
- Improved ROM list browsing performance.
- Added background scanning for ROM folders.
- Added caching for unchanged ROM folders.
- Added new Shortcut launcher type for launching single Windows
.lnkfiles. - Added new Shortcut Folder launcher type for browsing folders containing
.lnkshortcuts. - Shortcut Folder launchers can be tied to a system.
- Application launchers now use Application as their internal system type.
- Launcher type selection can now be changed with Left/Right while highlighted.
- Pressing the launcher type field still opens the full type list.
- RetroArch launchers now show RetroArch Path instead of Emulator Path.
- Improved internal caching for favorites, network status, and wallpaper scaling.
Updater Changes
- Redesigned for controller-first use.
- Updated style to better match the Gentleman frontend.
- The updater can now optionally launch Gentleman after completing an update.