2.5.1
🚀 GCM Official Release 2.5.1 The "Quick Resume" Update & Fix
This update is a massive leap forward, featuring the highly anticipated Quick Resume logic and significant "under the hood" optimizations for a snappier, smoother experience. 💎
🎧 Audio & Core Engine
- New Audio Mixer: Completely overhauled for better stability. Fixed a bug to ensure only the currently active device is displayed.
- Streamlined Launchers: Paths are a thing of the past! Launchers now automatically scan and find your path without manual input.
- Performance Boost: Optimized general startup speed and transition fluidity. ⚡
- Guide Button Integration: Full support is live!
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⚠️ Note: To prevent "double-input" issues, please disable/remap the Guide Button in Xbox Game Bar and Steam Big Picture settings.
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🎨 Visuals & UI Polish
- GCM Settings Redesign: The entire settings menu has been refreshed for a much cleaner, more modern look with updated icons.
- Resolution & Scaling: GCM now adapts perfectly to your display resolution and Windows scaling settings. 🖥️
- Improved Startup Video: Transitions are now seamless and the video remains in the foreground.
- ⏭️ Pro Tip: You can now press "B" to skip the startup video!
- Artwork Manager: Press Start under any card to add custom art via file upload or the SteamGridDB API.
- Wallpaper Search: Find the perfect backdrop by searching online with resolution filters directly in the app.
🎮 Controls & Features
- Quick Resume & Login Bypass: Removed login windows to get you straight back into your game.
- Discord Integration: The "Discord Card" is now optional and can be toggled under the Task Manager settings.
- New Shortcut Overlay: A fresh look for your HUD!
- ❗ Action Required: Please rebind your keys to activate the new overlay correctly.
- Xbox Controller Support: Native Xbox shortcuts are fully integrated. (PlayStation support is coming soon! 🎮).
🔧 Bug Fixes
- Controller Ghosting: Fixed the issue where the controller would randomly move the mouse cursor during gameplay.
- Onboarding: Fixed the setup flow to include the new Artwork configuration section.
- General Stability: Squashed several minor bugs to ensure a crash-free experience.