SimpleLauncher

A simple C# game launcher. Designed for use in Unreal Engine 4, but can be used for just about anything.

Setup

Intial Setup

• Set up a webserver of some kind. Create a folder named game on the webserver
• Create a file named changelog.html. Fill it with your changelog infomation.
• Create a file named manifest.txt. Leave it blank for now
• Clone project
• In visual studio, double click Settings. Change the changelog.html location to your changelog. Same for Manifest.
• Run the Launcher.
• Click the Options tab. Change the following in the launcher options:
  • Builder_LastBuildNumber to 1 (this will autoincrement)
  • Builder_LastExecutable to your game's executable file (path relative to the game directory)
  • Builder_LastURL to the url of the game folder on your webserver.

Building a Game Version

• Press Build Manifest. Navigate to your game's build folder.
• Save the generated Manifest.txt.
• Replace the Manifest.txt on your webserver with the generated file.
• Upload all of your game files into the game directory on your web server.