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Starward is an open-source third-party launcher for all PC games published by HoYoverse, developed by Scighost and currently available at version 0.18.1, with two versions listed in the catalog. The software was created to address the shortcomings of HoYoPlay, the official miHoYo launcher, and it aims to completely replace that official launcher for players of HoYoverse titles on PC. As a game launcher, it falls into the category of gaming utilities and launcher replacement tools, serving users who want an alternative, community-driven client for managing their HoYoverse games. Beyond the basic functions expected of a launcher, Starward includes a range of additional features designed to enhance the player experience. These features include recording game time, allowing users to track how long they spend in each title; switching between game accounts, which simplifies management for players who maintain multiple profiles; viewing game screenshots directly within the launcher; and saving gacha records, which helps players preserve and review their in-game wish or pull history. Because the project is open-source, its development is transparent and accessible to the community, aligning with its goal of providing a trustworthy replacement for the official client. Starward supports the full lineup of HoYoverse PC games, making it a unified solution rather than a title-specific tool. Its combination of standard launcher functionality with supplementary utilities—such as playtime tracking, account management, screenshot browsing, and gacha record archiving—positions it as a comprehensive alternative for users dissatisfied with the limitations of HoYoPlay. With its current release at version 0.18.1 and two cataloged versions overall, Starward represents an ongoing community effort to deliver a feature-rich, open-source launcher experience tailored specifically to the HoYoverse gaming ecosystem on PC.
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