New Launcher

This guide is for players who are not technical and want a clear setup flow for the new launcher required for TSX.

Vortex Games Launcher

Launcher Installation

  1. Download Vortex Games Launcher Installer from the website downloads section.
  2. Install the launcher in your preferred folder.
  3. Let the installer complete all required redistributables.
  4. Run the Vortex Launcher shortcut created by the installer.
  5. The launcher will auto-update to the latest version.

Note: download availability will be announced shortly before launch.

Game Download and Install

  1. Click Download to start downloading the game.
  2. Download can be paused/resumed if launcher closes.
  3. Once download is complete, installation starts automatically.
  4. After install, allow the launcher to add the game folder to Windows Defender whitelist (recommended to prevent issues).
  5. Click Update to patch to the latest game version.
  6. Once fully updated, click Play.

First Steps

Open Settings

Click the cog icon to open launcher settings.

Launcher Settings

General Section

  • Language: currently English only.
  • Max download speed: set your preferred cap (set 0 for 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:

  1. Click the hammer icon (below settings).
  2. Launcher verifies files.
  3. 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.