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title: "Astra"
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date: 2021-12-01
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draft: false
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layout: "project"
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projtags:
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- FFXIV
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featured: yes
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aliases:
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- /projects/astra
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source: https://sr.ht/~redstrate/astra
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license: GPLv3
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summary: "Cross-platform FFXIV launcher, designed for Wine users."
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---
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A custom FFXIV launcher that supports multiple accounts, [Dalamud](https://github.com/goatcorp/Dalamud) plugins and runs
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natively on Windows, macOS and Linux!
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## Features
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* Traditional desktop interface which looks native to your system, utilizing Qt - a proven application framework.
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* Supports single-window scenarios such as the Steam Deck seamlessly.
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* Native support for Windows, macOS and Linux!
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* Handles running Wine for macOS and Linux users - creating a seamless and native-feeling launcher experience, compared
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to running other FFXIV launchers in Wine.
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* Can also easily enable several Linux-specific enhancements such as Fsync or configuring Gamescope.
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* Multiple account support!
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* Most settings can be set per-profile.
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* Easily install and use Dalamud plugins, just like XIVQuickLauncher.
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* Patches the game, just like the official launcher!
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* Securely login to the official Square Enix lobbies, as well as Sapphire servers.
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* Game arguments are encrypted by default, providing the same level of security as other launchers.
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* Saving account usernames and passwords are also supported, and is never stored plaintext.
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* Can easily install FFXIV on new systems right from the launcher, bypassing the normal InstallShield installer.
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You can read more about it on [xiv.zone](https://xiv.zone/astra).
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