New Launcher
This guide is for players who are not technical and want a clear setup flow for the new launcher required for TSX.
Launcher Installation
- Download Vortex Games Launcher Installer from the website downloads section.
- Install the launcher in your preferred folder.
- Let the installer complete all required redistributables.
- Run the Vortex Launcher shortcut created by the installer.
- The launcher will auto-update to the latest version.
Note: download availability will be announced shortly before launch.
Game Download and Install
- Click Download to start downloading the game.
- Download can be paused/resumed if launcher closes.
- Once download is complete, installation starts automatically.
- After install, allow the launcher to add the game folder to Windows Defender whitelist (recommended to prevent issues).
- Click Update to patch to the latest game version.
- Once fully updated, click Play.
First Steps
Open Settings
Click the cog icon to open launcher settings.
General Section
- Language: currently English only.
- Max download speed: set your preferred cap (set
0for uncapped). - Enable Verbose Logging: only enable if staff asks you to.
- Open logs: opens launcher logs folder.
- Reset Settings: restores launcher settings to default.
Game Section
- Install base folder: where games are installed.
- Install path pattern:
{selected path}\\games\\{GameName}\\ - Download cache folder: where temporary download files are stored.
- Cache path pattern:
{selected path}\\cache\\{GameName}\\ - Window mode: default launch window mode.
- Resolution: choose preferred resolution.
- Default region: EU by default (Asia server is region-locked).
About Section
- Website: opens official website.
- Support: opens Discord support.
- Copy Version Info: launcher diagnostics info used by staff for troubleshooting.
Repair
To repair the game client:
- Click the hammer icon (below settings).
- Launcher verifies files.
- Damaged/missing files are re-downloaded automatically.
Game Context Menu
Right-click the game in the top-left game list:
- Add to Defender: adds game files to Defender exceptions.
- Uninstall: uninstalls the game.

