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Changelog

Every release, every fix.

The client and launcher update themselves — this is the list of what changed. Newest at the top.

0.2.0
October 10, 2026
Latest

Performance, PvP mods and servers

Our fastest build yet: a cached HUD, a PvP graphics profile and a built-in benchmark. Plus eight new mods and live server player counts in the launcher.

  • ImprovedclientCached HUD: the HUD redraws 60 times a second instead of every frame (+50% FPS in our tests).
  • ImprovedclientSkips the glGetError checks that stalled the CPU every frame.
  • ImprovedclientCosmetics no longer read data back from the GPU for every particle.
  • NewclientReproducible benchmark to compare against stock Minecraft.
  • NewclientToggle Sprint and Toggle Sneak.
  • NewclientCustom crosshair: five styles, size, gap, color and outline.
  • NewclientBlock outline with your choice of color and thickness.
  • NewclientNo camera shake when taking damage.
  • NewclientReach, combo, speed and toggle-state HUD modules.
  • NewclientChat timestamps and a fixed world time.
  • ImprovedclientAnimated hotbar and smoother menu transitions.
  • NewlauncherServers tab with live player counts, latency and one-click join.
  • NewlauncherScreenshot gallery, skin changer and crash reports with the log attached.
  • NewlauncherGraphics profiles: Max FPS, Balanced and Quality.
  • NewlauncherDiscord activity: "Playing Ember 1.8.9 on smok.gg".
  • FixedlauncherServers that use an SRV record are now found even when Windows DNS fails.
  • FixedclientThe Ember main menu shows up as soon as the game opens (you used to have to open and close another menu first).
0.3.0
October 10, 2026

Support tickets, the team page and automatic updates

Open a support ticket from the website and follow it to the end, meet the team behind Ember, and never reinstall the launcher again — it now updates itself.

  • NewlauncherAutomatic updates: new versions download in the background and install on the next restart.
  • NewlauncherSettings → Website account opens your account on the website already signed in.
  • NewlauncherA notification when the team replies to one of your tickets.
  • NewwebYour account page: profile, coins and support tickets.
  • NewwebSupport tickets with categories, replies and status, answered by real people on the team.
  • NewwebTeam page with the owners, developers and staff behind Ember.
  • NewclientTeam members show a role badge next to their name in game.
  • ImprovedlauncherHome shows a clean preview of each news post, with a link to read the rest.
0.1.0
October 4, 2026

First release

Client for 1.8.9 and 1.7.10, our own launcher and the cosmetics store.

  • Newclient44 cosmetics: capes (static and animated), wings, hats, masks, backpacks, a scarf, auras and pets.
  • NewclientHUD: FPS, CPS, keystrokes, coordinates, ping, clock, armor, potions, server and memory.
  • NewclientZoom with smooth camera.
  • NewlauncherMicrosoft sign-in and automatic Java 8 and game installation.
  • NewstoreCoins via Stripe and PayPal, gifting and redeemable codes.