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New Launcher 0.2.1 RELEASE
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August 15, 2026

New Launcher 0.2.1 RELEASE

Launcher 0.2.1 introduces automatic client patching, repair, and future launcher updates.

FrozenThrone Launcher Update

Launcher 0.2.1 Is Now Available

August 15, 2026

We have officially released FrozenThrone Launcher 0.2.1. This update corrects the client patching system and prepares the launcher to handle future updates automatically.

One Final Manual Download

All players must manually download Launcher 0.2.1 from the FrozenThrone website. This should be the final manual launcher download required.

What This Update Changes

  • Corrects where custom game patches are installed.
  • Automatically downloads new and updated client files.
  • Verifies managed files for missing or damaged content.
  • Delivers AddOns, interface improvements, custom MPQs, and other updates.
  • Prepares the launcher to update itself when future launcher versions are released.

What Players Need to Do

  1. Completely close World of Warcraft and the old launcher.
  2. Download and install FrozenThrone Launcher 0.2.1.
  3. Open the new launcher and select your existing Wow.exe if requested.
  4. Click Repair to verify and update your game client.
  5. Wait for the repair to finish before clicking Play.

You do not need to reinstall the entire game client. The Repair system will only download files that are missing, outdated, or damaged.

Future Updates

After installing Launcher 0.2.1, future FrozenThrone and Shadowmourne client patches will be delivered automatically. Simply open the launcher and click Play or Repair to receive the latest managed files.

Thank you for helping us continue improving FrozenThrone and Shadowmourne. We appreciate your patience while we build a smoother and more reliable update experience for everyone.

— The FrozenThrone Team