Xodus Nexus changelog
The Xodus Nexus changelog in plain language, taken from the official release notes. The project ships launcher, backend and runtime builds separately, often several in a day.
Latest: launcher 0.3.9 with backend 0.2.9. Full notes on GitHub.
Xodus Nexus 0.3.9
Released October 20, 2026 · AppImage 129.8 MB
- Sign-in. Compact system-keyring checks with a Start service action, and clearer KDE Wallet guidance.
- Downloads. A combined download speed limit and better recovery from interrupted downloads (with backend 0.2.9).
- Libraries. Backend 0.2.9 fixes empty libraries and content-licensing failures for some accounts.
- Fixes. Runtime installation no longer fails on unrelated loader warnings; the game-detail menu now matches the library menu.
- Reports. Copy complete game logs for issue reports; update notifications now cover launcher, backend and runtime.
Xodus Nexus 0.3.8
Released October 19, 2026 · AppImage 129.8 MB
- Game pages. Descriptions, categories and screenshot galleries.
- Xbox data. Achievements, time played and last activity where available (with backend 0.2.8).
- Controllers. Better navigation between games, filters and the sidebar.
- Installs. Keep or delete partial files when cancelling a new installation.
Xodus Nexus 0.3.7
Released October 19, 2026 · AppImage 129.7 MB
- Libraries. Verified games stay available when individual license records are invalid, with a warning.
- Diagnostics. A local backend diagnostic log with a viewer and a Copy log button.
Xodus Nexus 0.3.6
Released October 18, 2026 · AppImage 129.7 MB
- Gamepad navigation for the launcher, keeping mouse and touch.
- Game fixes. LIMBO, Brotato installs, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, PowerWash Simulator 2 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
- Library. Search across all pages of the account library.
Xodus Nexus 0.3.5
Released October 17, 2026 · AppImage 129.7 MB
- Install queue. Queue several games and download while playing another.
- Steam. Add games and Nexus to Steam with artwork, even while Steam is running.
- Controllers. Optional per-game DualSense compatibility mode.
- Sign-in. Google Chrome from Discover/Flatpak works for browser sign-in.
Release timeline
| Version | Released | AppImage | Headline changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.9 | October 20, 2026 | 129.8 MB | System-keyring checks, a download speed limit, better interrupted-download recovery |
| 0.3.8 | October 19, 2026 | 129.8 MB | Full game pages, Xbox achievements and time played, better controller navigation |
| 0.3.7 | October 19, 2026 | 129.7 MB | Partial library loading with warnings, local backend diagnostic log |
| 0.3.6 | October 18, 2026 | 129.7 MB | Gamepad navigation, fixes for LIMBO, Kingdom Come II, PowerWash Simulator 2 |
| 0.3.5 | October 17, 2026 | 129.7 MB | Install queue, Add to Steam with artwork, DualSense compatibility mode |
Earlier builds go back to version 0.2.1 on October 13, 2026. Because releases come so fast, guides and videos go out of date within days; check which version a tutorial was made for.
Changelog questions
What is the latest Xodus Nexus version?
Launcher 0.3.9, released October 20, 2026, with backend 0.2.9.
How often is Xodus Nexus updated?
Almost daily so far: more than ten launcher releases between October 13 and October 20, 2026, plus separate backend and runtime builds.
Do I need to update the backend too?
Usually. Release notes often ask you to update the backend in Settings to get the matching fixes.
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