Changelog

Release history and version changes for Kyber

This changelog tracks all versions of Kyber 2.0. For the complete changelog including all beta versions, see the GitHub repository.

[2.0.0-beta9]

Fixed

• Stats on official servers not updating
• “The title is installed in a language you are not entitled to play” for some users
  • Module path moved to C:\ProgramData\Kyber\Module to prevent issues with non-ASCII characters
• Issue where it was not possible to download mods for a full server
• All instances of a server group showing the same map in the server browser
• Launcher greying out when a server group was full
• JSON file map rotation imports
• “CREATE NEW COLLECTION” button greying out on the server host page
• Stats page softlocking when failing to load EA stats
• All content disappearing when Maxima failed to start the game
  • Added warning dialog when trying to start a game with an expired EA session

Added

• New filter options to the mods page
  • Filter mods by gameplay and cosmetic categories
• Option to set custom icons for collections
• Copy server link buttons

Changed

• Forced HDR to be always disabled

HDR is now permanently disabled due to compatibility issues with the Kyber module.

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[2.0.0-beta8]

Major Changes

• Changed how clients authenticate with servers
  • Fixes an issue where it was possible to join full servers
• New CDN for mod downloads
  • Should improve download speeds for most users
  • Reduces issues with downloads failing

Fixed

• Crash regarding multiple levels being loaded when using Kyber.Restart
• Forced HDR to be always disabled
• 1 player bug (for the 4th time)

Added

• Extracting progress now shown when installing mods
  • Only works for .zip and .rar files
  • .7z files won’t show progress
• Major overhaul of the download manager

If you encounter any issues with downloads after this update, please report them in our Discord server.

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[2.0.0-beta7]

Major Features

• Discord linking
  • Link your Discord account to your Kyber account in settings
  • Patreon supporters have Discord linked automatically after login
• Proximity voice chat improvements
  • Push to talk option added
  • Switch input/output devices without being in-game
  • In-game icons for proximity voice chat

Fixed

• Launcher failing to check if user is logged in to Nexus Mods
• Proximity voice chat not working
• Game sometimes crashing when using Kyber.Restart
• Launcher getting stuck at “Updating Module”
• Stats on official servers not updating
• Mods list on host page not refreshing after filesystem change

Added

• Updated join modal UI
• Collections can now be saved by pressing Enter in the name input
• Files in the MISCELLANEOUS FILES category now displayed in mod browser

Changed

• Proxies now pinged multiple times for more accurate ping values
• EA usernames should update again on KYBER after name change
  • Can take up to 7 days for username to update
• Launcher now clears Nexus Mods cache between versions
• Mod browser cache moved to system temp folder

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[2.0.0-beta6]

Major Features

• Report system
  • Report users directly from in-game panel (press INSERT)
  • Report users via profile search
• Custom modes and maps support
  • Map rotation builder now shows custom maps/modes
  • Mods must implement the new format
• New server grouping system
  • Official servers grouped together
  • Most popular instance selected by default
  • Manual instance selection available in join dialog

Fixed

• Downloads failing with “Request Range Not Satisfiable”
• Setting paths with non-ASCII characters as mod path
• Creating new Nexus Mods account in Launcher
• Launcher turning invisible on startup
• After name change, users unable to promote other players to moderators
• EA usernames not updating on KYBER (can take up to 3 days)
• (Maxima) Cloud Sync - fixes Battlefront 2 settings resetting after every game start

Added

• Warning when trying to use more than 247 mods

Using more than 247 mods may cause stability issues and crashes.

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[2.0.0-beta5]

Fixed

• Proxy reconnection bug - packets sent while reconnecting now reported as successful
• Launcher not able to search for mods in Mod Browser
• Launcher sometimes crashing while starting the game
  • Windows 7 Compatibility Mode no longer needed
• Promoting a player to moderator not working
• Launcher not able to load proxies
• Launcher loading wrong files when using a mod collection
• Launcher not starting correctly and displaying white screen
• Launcher sometimes failing to download mods with Nexus Mods Premium
• Launcher turning grey when trying to join a server
• Memory leak in the Module

Added

• Region icons to server browser
• Server password inputs now sensitive
• Option to disable proximity chat
• Option to shuffle teams between rounds (host setting)
• Option to unlink or link Patreon account in settings
• Warning when multiple big mod packs are used together
• Usernames now displayed for punishments and moderators
• Frosty Collection screenshots shown when inspecting them
• (Maxima) Improved error messages

Changed

• Potential fix for Patreon account linking issues
• Removed “PLAY” button from server browser (EA servers still broken)
  • To play offline, go to Mods page, select collection, and click “PLAY”

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[2.0.0-beta4]

Major Features

• New download manager
  • Pause, resume, and cancel downloads
  • Download progress saved and restored on launcher restart
• Stats page sneak peek
• Improved mods page layout
• Improved Nexus Mods search

Fixed

• Nexus Mods login loading indefinitely

Added

• Server list search and pagination
• Selection of backgrounds for Launcher (Patrons only)
• Mods can be dragged and dropped into other applications (e.g., Discord)
• Updated credits page

Changed

• Mod category Map now considered a gameplay category
  • Mods with Map category required when joining a server
• Improved loading times for affected files
• Mods featured during setup now always up to date
• Several minor UI improvements

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[2.0.0-beta3]

Added

• New maintenance warning system
• Several installer improvements

Fixed

• Launcher not applying custom primary color during startup
• Launcher couldn’t start game due to “PanicException”

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[2.0.0-beta2]

Added

• Colorblind profiles
• Patrons can now change primary color and background of Launcher
• “Auto” setting for proxy selector
• Map rotation builder improvements:
  • Redo and undo buttons
  • Shuffle button
  • Clear button

Fixed

• Generated BSM file not being saved automatically
• Launcher error when joining server or downloading mod (HandshakeException)
• Frosty Import Dialog greying out
• Server type filter
• Launcher applying required gameplay mods twice when selecting cosmetic mod collection
• Launcher failing to extract mods from RAR file
• Launcher couldn’t start game due to “PanicException”

Changed

• Improved auto-updater
  • Fixed bug where auto-updater couldn’t close required processes

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[2.0.0-alpha9]

Added

• New filter options for server browser
• Overhauled settings page
• Overhauled host page
• Server descriptions
• New punishment & moderation system

Fixed

• Launcher displaying wrong maps in map rotation builder

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[2.0.0-alpha8]

Added

• View mod descriptions, screenshots, and affected files
• Automatic copy of mods when importing Frosty Packs

Fixed

• Issue where downloads would not start

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[2.0.0-alpha7]

Major Features

• New Setup flow
• New Nexus Mods API
  • No longer requires Chromium/Puppeteer
  • Custom items per page setting
  • Nexus Mods user profile pages
• BetterSabers support
  • Drag and drop ZIP file to install
• New layout for Play, Host, Mods, Mod Browser, and Settings pages

Fixed

• Launcher crashing for some users when logging in to Nexus Mods

Added

• Auto Players settings on Host page
• Server highlighting when hosted by EA friends
• Delete installed mods on Mod Page
• Mod extraction support for .rar and .7z files
• Import Frosty Packs (Settings > Import From Frosty)
• Nexus Mods Premium users get API-generated download links for faster downloads

Changed

• Removed Chromium dependency
  • Can remove %appdata%\ArmchairDevelopers\Kyber\chromium if not done automatically
• Fixed issues with multiple Collection versions
• Fixed drag and drop issues
• Performance improvements

Known Issues

• Resetting the Launcher does not work. Workaround: Click reset, close Launcher, and restart.

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[2.0.0-alpha4]

Major Features

• New and improved mod browser
• Patreon integration
  • Link Patreon account for automatic whitelist
  • Required for launcher access
• Automatic mod downloads improved with new backend

Added

• Press INSERT in-game to open moderation page
• Download progress shown in taskbar
• Improved drag and drop:
  • Drag and drop download links
  • Drag and drop NexusMods links to open mod page
  • Drag and drop UI
• Ability to duplicate mod collections
• Improved error handling for Maxima
• Improved notifications and settings page

Fixed

• NexusMods login not working

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[2.0.0-alpha3] - May 28, 2024

Added

• Automatic mod downloads now working (beta)
  • Not all mods available yet
  • Request specific mods on Discord
• Password protected servers working
• Launcher remembers size and position
  • Can be disabled in settings

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[2.0.0-alpha2] - May 27, 2024

Added

• Logout button for whitelist page
• Shortcut to export logs: Ctrl + Alt + Space
• Map rotation builder improvements (undo, redo, shuffle, clear)

Fixed

• KYBER not injecting properly
• Multiple scrollbar issues
• Max player count on host page
• Issue preventing downloads from Mod Browser
• Auto-updater bug

Changed

• Proximity Chat settings fixed

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[2.0.0-alpha1]

Added

• Initial release of Kyber 2.0
• Complete rewrite of the launcher
• New server browser
• Mod management system
• Proximity voice chat
• Custom server hosting
• Map rotation builder
• Nexus Mods integration

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Version History

For the complete changelog with all technical details and older versions, visit the GitHub repository.

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