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Hi Folks, sorry for the delayed response here and thanks for taking the time to report these. We really appreciate the feedback here and it's totally valid, we know we slipped up with the 13.25 release, a lot of things slipped through that shouldn't have and apologies for any issues caused there. We outlined a bit around that in our 13.25 known issues post here: However, a new beta for 13.26 that directly addresses most of the issues reported in 13.25 has just gone live, include issues you mentioned such as: Missing backgrounds in Big Box Vertical wheel issues Issues with music and screensaver mode in Big Box Soundtrack priority issues We understand not everything may be addressed (i.e we know there are still issues with Steam trailers which requires a bigger re-write), but we're aiming to focus this next release on as many fixes as possible. If anyones comfortable giving it a whirl, you can find the full details here: Apologies for any issues caused with this latest release, we appreciate it's been a bit rocky but hoping to get things back on track with 13.26. Please do keep us posted with any issues still outstanding on this latest beta and we'll do our best to try and get them sorted

Hi Everyone, We have just released 13.26 beta-1, which contains a ton of fixes from the 13.25 release, as well as some additional quality of life improvements. You can see the full list of changes here: It would be great if folks experiencing any of the listed issues could give this a spin to see if that solves them. For any outstanding issues, please jot them down on the new beta post so we can continue to investigate. We're aiming for this next release to be a much shorter release cycle focused mainly on fixes, so do let us know if there's any issues still affecting you here. Thanks for bearing with us while we got this hotfix out.

Hi Everyone, We have just released 13.26 beta-1, which addresses everything mentioned here (except for Steam Trailers, since that requires a bigger rework. It also includes a bunch of fixes around music in Big Box, and much more. You can see the full list of changes here: It would be great if folks experiencing any of the listed issues could give this a spin to see if that solves them. For any outstanding issues, please jot them down on the new beta post so we can continue to investigate. We're aiming for this next release to be a much shorter release cycle focused mainly on fixes, so do let us know if there's any issues still affecting you here. Thanks for bearing with us while we got this hotfix out.

Thanks for this report, we've confirmed this and already fixed it up, it's pending the upcoming hotfix release. You can upvote the known issue report for it here to know when it goes live. Also it lists a temporary workaround if you're stuck without a sidebar currently: 🔗 https://feedback.launchbox.gg/p/section-sidebar-cannot-be-shown-or-hidden

I've just updated the post with a new known issue that was discovered with the sidebar. This has already been fixed and is pending the next hotfix release. We've also done some work on the music side but those may not be ready for the first hotfix, but we'll keep you posted. Thanks for the other reports, unfortunately we haven't managed to tie any of these back to the release just yet, but we'll continue to update this post and of course once the hotfix is ready for release

Okay, thanks for that. The fact a new install exhibits the same issue and the fact that that error is pointing to a .dll makes me thinking Windows has a lock on one of the core files needed for LaunchBox to run. Can you run this command in powershell on your LaunchBox directory. This will bulk unblock files via powershell To be safe, run it on the new test install that you created first to see if it helps. Keep me posted

Hiya, thanks for the report here. Let's try a few things to get you sorted: - Regarding plugins, if you navigate to your LaunchBox directory and then temporarily move your Plugins directory to a different location, does that allow LaunchBox to load?

Hi there, thanks for the reports and apologies for any issues caused here. We've identified 2 issues with Big Box, and already have a fix for the black screen issues mentioned. We've published more details in a known issues post here: You can also follow the known issue posts here to be notified once this is available: https://feedback.launchbox.gg/p/big-box-background-images-not-appearing-in-platform-view https://feedback.launchbox.gg/p/big-box-platform-wheel-not-rendering-until-scrolling We'll keep those posts updated once we have a hot-fix ready. Appreciate you bearing with us here and apologies once again for the issues here

Hi there, thanks for the reports and apologies for any issues caused here. We've identified 2 issues with Big Box, and already have a fix for the background images issue you're experiencing. We've published more details in a known issues post here: You can also follow the known issue post here to be notified once this is available: https://feedback.launchbox.gg/p/big-box-background-images-not-appearing-in-platform-view We'll keep that post updated once we have a hot-fix ready. Appreciate you bearing with us here and apologies once again for the issues here

Hi Folks, thanks for the reports and apologies for any issues caused here. We've identified 2 issues with Big Box, and already have a fix for the background images issue you're experiencing. We've published more details in a known issues post here: We'll keep that post updated once we have a hot-fix ready. I totally understand the frustration as these we're not present in beta-3, and we've elaborated on this in the above post. Thanks for bearing with us there, I'll keep y'all posted as we get these fixed up.

Value really loves keeping us on our toes... turns out although the original change that was made to Steam trailers was addressed in beta-3, and NEW change was introduced with how Steam handles trailers right around the time of release, which renders them unusable again. We've gone ahead and documented the current known issues here, in it we elaborate on the new changes made to Steam and how that manifests For anyone seeing issues with Big Box (particularly vertical wheels and background images), we've identified those issues too and are working on a hotfix. Details are outlined in that post. You can also follow the individual known issue reports to be notified once those are ready. Thanks for bearing with us there, and appreciate the reports

⚠️ Known Issues in LaunchBox 13.25 Thanks again to everyone who’s been reporting issues since the 13.25 release. We want to be transparent about some reported issues, why it happened, and what we’re doing next. There are three confirmed issues we’re currently tracking, and we will continue to add new ones as they are discovered. We also suggest upvoting the known issue reports, since that will subscribe you to updates, where you can stay informed on their progress If you are aware of any other changes introduced in 13.25 that are either not working as expected or were not present in 13.25 beta-3, please let us know and we'll be sure to look into these ASAP. ──────────────────────────── 🎬 Steam Trailers Not Downloading Known Issue Report Steam Trailers Unavailable Due to New Steam API Changes Steam trailers are currently unavailable to download in LaunchBox. Earlier this year, Steam made changes to how trailers were exposed via their API. We addressed that change during the 13.25 beta cycle (around Beta 3), and at the time, everything was working as expected. Unfortunately, Steam has since made additional sweeping changes, fully removing direct trailer video files and replacing them with streaming based formats (DASH/HLS and microtrailers). This happened very close to release and after beta testing had wrapped up. What this means: LaunchBox no longer finds any downloadable trailers via Steam because Steam doesn’t have them available anymore Steam Trailers may not appear as an available media type Bulk imports may still show the option, but nothing will download This one is largely bad timing, not a regression introduced by new LaunchBox code. 🔧 Next steps: Supporting Steam trailers again will require a larger overhaul of how we retrieve and process them. This won’t be part of a small hotfix. ──────────────────────────── 🖼️ Big Box Background Images Not Appearing (Older Themes) Known Issue Report Big Box Background Images Not Appearing in Platform View Some Big Box themes on the Platform View that rely on a specific background element, may show nothing in the background where images should appear. The element contains a number of media type priorities depending on user settings including Platform Theme Videos, Random Game Videos, Platform Background Fanart images Random Game Background Fanart images. Important details: Background videos still work Background images do not Modern themes will still be affected when using this element, but are hit less hard if using multiple background layers with their own fallbacks Older themes that rely on this single background element are hit hardest 🔧 Next steps: A fix has already been identified and is being tested for a hotfix. ──────────────────────────── 🎡 Big Box Platform Wheel Missing or Not Rendering Known Issue Report Big Box Platform Wheel Not Rendering Until Scrolling Some users may see the platform wheel missing when entering a view, only appearing after scrolling. What we know: Only affects old vertical coverflow style wheels Horizontal wheels are unaffected The new-styled coverflow wheels are unaffected 🔧 Next steps: We’re actively testing a fix and expect this to be addressed alongside the background image issue. ──────────────────────────── 🧭 Section Sidebar Cannot Be Shown or Hidden Some users have reported that the section sidebar can no longer be toggled on or off after updating to LaunchBox 13.25. In this state: • The menu option to show or hide the section sidebar does nothing • The Ctrl + S shortcut has no effect • Users who previously had the sidebar hidden may now be unable to turn it back on • Users who always had the sidebar enabled may not notice the issue Other UI toggles (such as enabling the Game Details pane) continue to work as expected. This issue does not occur in 13.25 Beta 3 and was introduced in the final release due to an internal logic error during code cleanup. 🔧 Next steps: The issue has already been fixed internally and is going through review. The fix will be included in an upcoming hotfix or hotfix beta. ──────────────────────────── Why These Issues Slipped Through We want to clarify this part, as we’ve seen some understandable frustration around why these issues weren’t caught during Beta 3. In December, prior to the holiday break, we made a set of internal code cleanup changes. These were intended to be low risk, focusing on modernising syntax, improving formatting, and updating some internal disposal logic, rather than changing behaviour or adding new functionality. Because these changes were not expected to affect runtime behaviour, and after running internal testing, we were comfortable letting them ship as part of 13.25. In hindsight, that was the mistake. What this release has shown us is that even changes that look purely internal can still have unintended side effects, particularly in older Big Box themes that rely on legacy elements. Going forward, we’re committing to the following: Any changes touching rendering or lifecycle logic will go through beta testing, regardless of perceived risk Internal refactors will be treated with the same caution as user-facing changes This may slow release cycles slightly, but it’s the right trade-off for stability That’s on us, and we appreciate everyone’s patience while we get things back on track. ──────────────────────────── What’s Next A hotfix release is being prioritised to address: Background images not appearing Platform wheel rendering issues Steam trailer support will require a longer term solution due to Steam’s API changes We’ll keep this thread updated as fixes are confirmed and scheduled Thanks for sticking with us and for the detailed reports, they genuinely help us move faster on this stuff.

This is already possible in Windows using Tools > Scan > For Removes ROMs in Platform / Any Platform option. This will scan your library and give you the option to remove games where it no longer detects the ROM file on disk

Version 1.21 - Released December 4th 2025 Release Summary Full Changelog: https://www.launchbox-app.com/android-about/change-log New Features: Game Progress Tracking has arrived on Android, giving you full control to manually update your game progress status right from the game menu Added a new Game Progress Automation page that can automatically update game progress based on custom rules you define Added a new Game Progress Organization page with drag and drop support to reorder or customize your progress states using defaults or your own values LaunchBox for Android can now be used as an optional Home Screen launcher. Enable this feature from the Options menu. Added a new NAS Management page under Options where you can view your mapped drives, check their connection status, and repair broken links by scanning or updating the IP address Platforms can now be updated. Long press a platform to access the update option. LaunchBox will scan the platform directory for new and removed ROM files, add new ones, and optionally delete removed ones. Added new emulators: AzaharPlus, Snapulator MS, Snepulator SG, ARMSX2, Eden, Suyu, Sudachi, Sudachi (Early Access), Kenji-NX, Benji-SC, NooDS, MelonDS Dev (Dual Screen Fork) Games can now be imported into any platform even if no emulator is currently assigned to that platform Improvements: Improved automatic image downloads for faster performance and better prioritization within game lists Improved performance on the loading page to reduce wait times for large game libraries Fixed: Fixed the issue where Favorited games did not appear first when that option was enabled Fixed the issue where attempting to launch a game triggered an error and caused the launch screen to hang Fixed the issue where deleted games reappeared in the game list after returning to the platform screen Fixed the issue where platform metadata search results briefly appeared and then disappeared Fixed an issue where sorting games did not always arrange them in the correct order Fixed an issue where the Banner Filter view could jump or shift on newer versions of Android when the list was shorter than the device width Fixed the issue where the first controller button press did not register Fixed the issue that caused an error when loading settings if the Settings.xml file was missing Fixed a crash that could occur immediately after an image finished downloading Fixed a crash that could occur when using the directional buttons on a controller while viewing a filters page

Version 13.25 - Released January 27th 2026 Release Summary Full Changelog: https://www.launchbox-app.com/about/changelog New Features: New Premium Feature: Platform Documents let users attach and organize manual or document entries for each platform, shown in the platform details panel and sidebar context menu, in a custom order New Premium Feature: You can now rearrange and remove filter sections in the Side Bar - Tools > Options > Visuals > Filters Side Bar > Section Management New Feature: You can now bulk-update all your emulators at once using the new "Update All" button in the Manage Emulators window New Feature: You can now choose whether to delete associated media files when removing games, with a new checkbox and safer file handling New Feature: Star ratings can now be updated in bulk using the Bulk Edit wizard New Feature: A new Beta Spotlight window appears during beta rounds to highlight new testing areas and features, replacing the Welcome screen and including a quick action button for feedback New Feature: The Themes & Media Pack Manager now includes an "Open Folder" button to quickly access installed files in Explorer Improvements: Region priority logic for game images has been improved to better match your region settings, especially when multiple regions are listed Add and Edit Game metadata searches now support partial word matching, prioritizing exact matches and filtering by platform The 3D Model viewer adds a new rotation lock menu with Free Rotation, Lock Horizontal, and Lock Vertical options, saved across both LaunchBox and Big Box The Edit Game window now includes Next/Previous buttons, allowing you to quickly navigate through the list you opened it from Progress automation now supports a customizable whitelist of allowed values for finer control The Side Bar quick filter now supports additional options for more convenient filtering Improved cloud sync accuracy Fixed: Screensavers no longer flash a game in-between the previous and next game during transitions, resulting in smoother visuals and audio Improved date handling to prevent crashes in certain locale-specific calendar scenarios Restored Steam trailer downloads and resolved associated crashes. The Xbox importer now works correctly again, allowing Xbox games to be imported without errors or failures Game Progress will no longer change to unintended values under certain conditions, ensuring progress tracking remains accurate Various music related issues that could cause stuttering, freezing, or crashing during playback The Xemu plugin update 1.2 is now integrated, resolving issues with downloading the emulator and required dependency files The default LaunchBox theme will no longer attempt to load Related Games items until the Related Games tab is selected A small text issue on the MAME filtering page in the ROM Import Wizard Known Issues: