OpenProStreet Launcher

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The unified cross-platform launcher for Need for Speed: ProStreet with OpenProStreet on Windows, Linux, and the Steam Deck.

Built with Avalonia UI (.NET 9), it provides a native, modern interface and single-file self-contained executables for both operating systems.

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Features

• Automated Component Management:
  • Validates nfs.exe version 1.1 (unpacked No-CD).
  • Installs and updates Ultimate ASI Loader, XNFSPS MultiFix, and the OpenProStreet Client.
  • Automatically notifies when a new OpenProStreet Client or Launcher version is available.
  • Detects and disables conflicting mods (such as NFSProStreet.FusionFix and ProStreetRPC).
• Complete In-App Configuration:
  • Visual editor for scripts/OpenProStreetClient.ini: server connection (official, custom, or LAN search), physics fixes (no tank slapper, no speed limiter), display options (borderless window, camera vibration, console window), and advanced debugging.
• Steam Integration:
  • Adds the game as a non-Steam game: Need for Speed: ProStreet (OpenProStreet) to all local Steam user profiles.
  • Automatically handles shortcuts.vdf backups (*.openprostreet.bak).
  • Sets up Proton compatibility and WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8=n,b" on Linux.
• Windows Features:
  • Direct execution without requiring Steam.
  • Optional Steam shortcut integration.
  • Elevated permissions (UAC) support when game is in protected directories like Program Files.
• Linux & Steam Deck Features:
  • Proton Prefix setup and game installation from DVD ISO images or existing folders.
  • Automatic nfs.exe section header fix (ExeFix) for smooth Proton execution.
  • Desktop integration: install command registers desktop shortcut, menu entry, and hicolor icons for application launchers (GNOME, KDE, Rofi drun).
  • In-place auto-update via CLI (update command).

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Downloads & Usage

Download the release binary for your platform from the newest Build Release Tag build on OneDev. Both builds are self-contained (no .NET runtime installation required).

Windows

1. Download OpenProStreetLauncher.exe.
2. Place it in your Need for Speed: ProStreet game directory or anywhere on your PC.
3. Run OpenProStreetLauncher.exe. Select your game directory if prompted.
4. Click Play to start!

Linux & Steam Deck

1. Download OpenProStreetLauncher.
2. Make it executable and run the installer:

   chmod +x OpenProStreetLauncher
   ./OpenProStreetLauncher install

3. The launcher is now available in your application menu and can be run with openprostreet-launcher.

Linux CLI Commands

Command	Description
install [--system]	Installs binary to ~/.local/bin, .desktop file to ~/.local/share/applications, and icons to ~/.local/share/icons/hicolor. Use --system (with sudo) to install system-wide.
update [--force]	Self-updates the launcher binary to the latest OneDev release build.
uninstall [--system]	Removes installed menu entries and binary. Settings and game prefix remain intact.
version / -v	Prints current version.
help / -h	Prints command line usage.

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Building from Source

Prerequisites: .NET 9.0 SDK or newer.

Run the build script:

./build.sh

This will:

1. Run all unit and integration tests (tests/LauncherTests.csproj).
2. Build and publish self-contained linux-x64 executable to out/release/OpenProStreetLauncher.
3. Build and publish self-contained win-x64 executable to out/release/OpenProStreetLauncher.exe.
4. Verify CLI commands and integration.

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Releases

To release a new version:

1. Update <Version> in OpenProStreetLauncher.csproj.
2. Commit and push to master.
3. The OneDev CI pipeline will create the release tag and publish release artifacts.