Reality Launcher

A feature-rich Tauri-based game launcher supporting Epic Games ChunkV4 manifests with comprehensive game management, social features, and Discord integration.

Features

Game Management

• Installation & Updates: Install and update games using Epic Games ChunkV4 manifest system
• Verification: Verify game file integrity and detect corrupted installations
• Uninstallation: Clean removal of games and associated files
• Version Management: Automatically fetch and install latest game versions

Authentication & Security

• Epic Games Integration: Secure login using recreated Epic Games API endpoints
• Token Management: Handles authentication tokens with proper refresh mechanisms
• Cached Authentication: Stores login credentials securely for seamless experience

Data Management

• Install Cache: Efficiently caches installation data to reduce download times
• Game Data Fetching: Retrieves comprehensive game information and metadata
• Smart Caching: Optimized caching system for faster launches and updates

Social Features

• Friends System: View online friends and their game status
• Friend Requests: Send, accept, and decline friend requests
• Social Integration: Stay connected with your gaming community

Additional Features

• Discord Rich Presence: Display current game status on Discord
• C# Launcher Integration: Utilizes a separate C# launcher component for game execution
• Open Source Components: C# launcher source code available for transparency

Installation

1. Download the latest release from the releases page
2. Run the msi to install the application
3. Log in with your Reality account credentials

Usage

First Launch

1. Login: Enter your Reality credentials when prompted
2. Install Reality: Click install
3. Launch: Click play to launch games through the integrated C# launcher

Managing Games

• Install: Click the install button next to any game in your library
• Update: Games with available updates will show an update button
• Verify: Right-click on installed games to verify file integrity
• Uninstall: Remove games through the context menu or game management page

Social Features

• Friends List: Access friends through the social tab
• Online Status: See which friends are currently online and playing
• Friend Requests: Manage incoming and outgoing friend requests

Architecture

Core Components

• Tauri Frontend: Modern web-based UI with native performance
• Rust Backend: High-performance backend for game management and API communication
• C# Launcher: Separate component for game execution (source available)
• ChunkV4 Handler: Manages Epic Games manifest processing
• Authentication Module: Handles recreated Epic Games API communication
• Cache System: Manages local data storage and retrieval

API Integration

• Uses recreated Epic Games API endpoints for authentication and game data
• Implements proper token refresh and session management

Configuration

The launcher stores configuration and cache data in:

• Windows: %APPDATA%/RealityLauncher/
• Settings: User preferences and cached login data
• Games: Installation metadata and verification data

Discord Integration

Reality Launcher features Discord Rich Presence showing:

• Currently playing game
• Game session duration
• Custom status messages

Development

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Modern web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript) via Tauri
• Backend: Rust for high-performance system operations
• Game Launcher: C# component for game execution
• Cross-platform: Built with Tauri for native performance

C# Launcher Component

The C# launcher source code is available for:

• Custom modifications
• Bug fixes and improvements
• Educational purposes
• Community contributions

Building from Source

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/FortniteReality/Launcher.git

# Install Tauri CLI
cargo install tauri-cli

# Install frontend dependencies
npm install

# Build the application
npm run tauri build

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
• RAM: 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended
• Storage: 2GB for launcher, additional space for games
• Network: Stable internet connection required

Recommended

• OS: Windows 11
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: SSD with 100GB+ free space
• Network: Broadband internet connection

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Login Problems: Verify Epic Games credentials and internet connection
• Installation Failures: Check disk space and file permissions
• Game Launch Issues: Verify game files and check C# launcher logs
• Discord RPC: Ensure Discord is running and RPC is enabled

Support

• Check the Discord for known problems
• Submit bug reports with detailed information