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@boggedbrush boggedbrush released this 06 Dec 17:26
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PatchOpsIII v1.1.0 Release Notes

Overview

PatchOpsIII v1.1.0 is the first stable release following the v1.0.4 beta, focused on a built-in cross-platform updater, hardened Linux/AppImage packaging, and safer configuration handling. This release is recommended for all users on v1.0.x, especially those on Linux or Steam Deck. The primary highlight is the integrated auto-updater for Windows and Linux with more reliable release detection. 🎮

🚀 Major Highlights

  • Auto-updater for Windows and Linux.
  • AppImage-based packaging for Linux and Steam Deck.
  • Improved Steam, DXVK, and launch option handling.
  • UI/UX refinements and safer configuration behavior.

📝 Detailed Changes

Updater

  • Added a unified update button that runs OS-specific checks for both Windows and Linux (#23).
  • Enabled automatic update checks on Windows at startup with links to the latest GitHub release when a newer build is available (#23).
  • Integrated Linux update flow with Gear Lever (an AppImage management tool) to apply AppImage updates when a newer AppImage is detected (#23).

Packaging (Linux)

  • Switched Linux builds to AppDir-based AppImages with proper icons, bundled presets, persistent logs/backups, and update-friendly metadata (#18).
  • Limited Linux release asset selection to real .AppImage and .zsync artifacts to improve both manual and automatic update detection (#18).

Game Management Improvements

  • Centralized version data in version.py so packaged builds, tags, and updater prompts stay consistent across platforms (#23, #5, #7).
  • Grouped game directory tools with a dedicated update button and cached platform detection to reduce redundant checks (#23).
  • Improved game directory detection to validate and remember user selections across runs, including Nuitka onefile builds (#5, #7).

Linux, Steam Deck, and DXVK Enhancements

  • Improved DXVK-GPLAsync installs to remain robust against upstream archive changes (including .tar.zst) and to preserve downloaded filenames for clarity (#9).
  • Adjusted default Linux paths and Steam process handling to better accommodate different distributions and Steam Deck setups (#9).
  • Ensured launch options are preserved on Linux T7 Patch installs, keeping existing fs_game and mod settings intact (#9).

UI/UX and Configuration

  • Promoted v1.0.4 beta quality-of-life improvements to stable: background threading for applying Steam launch options and installing the T7 Patch to keep the UI responsive.
  • Refined direct “Launch Game” behavior via Steam so the main window Launch Game button works reliably.
  • Added admin checks for T7 Patch installs on Windows to reduce failures due to missing elevation.
  • Updated FOV slider behavior and graphics presets to avoid overwriting existing user settings unexpectedly.
  • Guarded configuration writes so they only occur once a valid install directory has been detected, reducing the risk of invalid or partial configuration files (#5, #7).
  • Improved log copy resilience and enabled automatic log cleanup every three launches to keep log files small and manageable.

Documentation and Build System

  • Refreshed the README with updated badges and clearer usage and setup guidance (#20).
  • Updated release workflows to improve tag selection and note publishing across both beta and stable channels (#20, #16, #12, #11, #10).

🛠 Fixes

Cross-Platform

  • Resolved false positives when discovering the install directory in packaged builds and ensured configuration writes only occur once a valid path exists (#5, #7).
  • Reduced log noise by tightening update-related logging and making log copy operations more resilient.
  • Adjusted FOV slider and graphics presets to prevent them from overwriting existing user-defined settings.

Windows

  • Fixed Windows auto-update handling to prevent duplicate update checks and ensure staged updates are applied safely (#23).
  • Corrected Windows elevation detection for T7 Patch installs to reduce failed installations caused by insufficient permissions.
  • Reduced Steam shutdown-related noise in logs on Windows when starting or closing the game.

Linux and Steam Deck

  • Fixed DXVK auto-install failures by preferring extractable assets and surfacing lookup errors more clearly (#9).
  • Ensured manual Linux update checks consistently surface the latest release via the GitHub API (#23).
  • Preserved existing fs_game and mod settings during Linux T7 Patch installs to avoid unintended changes to launch options.

⚠️ Known Issues

  • All-around Enhancement Mod

    • Impact: The current All-around Enhancement Mod does not work correctly when launch options are used; the Lite version remains compatible.
    • Workaround: Use the Lite version of the All-around Enhancement Mod when launch options are configured.
    • Status: Fix under investigation.

  • Launch Options Stability on Linux and Steam Deck

    • Impact: Launch options may not work consistently across all Linux distributions and Steam Deck setups.
    • Workaround: If issues occur, temporarily remove custom launch options and re-apply them incrementally.
    • Status: Behavior is being evaluated across additional distributions and Steam Deck configurations.

📥 Downloads & Verification

🧑‍💻 Acknowledgements

PatchOpsIII builds on the work of the following projects:

🔮 Upcoming Work

  • Bug fixes and performance optimizations based on user reports.
  • BO3 Enhanced installation assistant tab for Windows users to automate installation from a Microsoft Store dump.
  • Additional improvements for Linux and Steam Deck launch option handling and broader distribution coverage.

If you encounter issues or have suggestions, please open an issue on the repository or share feedback with the community so we can prioritize future improvements.

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