Configuration & Settings
Unify your games. Reclaim your PC.
Settings Menu
Access the core launcher preferences directly from the left-hand sidebar. Toggle UI themes, adjust startup behavior, and manage library visibility without touching code.
Navigate to Preferences > General to set NexusPlay to launch minimized on system boot, or enable Auto-Update Patches for titles like Aetherborne and Void Runners. The interface caches your selections locally, applying changes instantly to the renderer engine.
Startup & Visibility
Control whether the launcher runs in the system tray or opens to the dashboard. Disable hardware acceleration if you experience frame drops on older Intel UHD graphics.
Game Filtering Rules
Hide offline-only titles, group by publisher (Epic, Steam, GOG), or sort by last-played timestamp. Changes sync across your family sharing accounts within 120 seconds.
Editing the JSON Config File
For power users, NexusPlay stores all preferences in a single config.json file located at %APPDATA%\NexusPlay\. Direct edits bypass the UI and take effect on next cold boot.
Use a plain-text editor like Notepad++ or VS Code to modify paths and flags. Always back up your file before changing values. The schema validates against strict type rules, so mismatched quotes or missing commas will trigger a safe-mode fallback on launch.
Download & Cache Directories
Override the default C:\Games\NexusPlay\Downloads route by updating the "storage.download_path" string. Point to an NVMe drive to cut install times for 100GB+ titles like Starfield or Cyberpunk 2077 by up to 40%.
Launch Arguments & Environment Variables
Inject custom flags per title using the "exec_args" array. Add -windowed-mode or -force-d3d11 to bypass compatibility layers without relying on third-party wrappers.
Advanced Options
Fine-tune network routing, telemetry, and background processes to maximize bandwidth and reduce system overhead during heavy download cycles.
NexusPlay uses a multi-threaded chunk fetcher that adapts to your ISP's caps. Adjust the max_concurrent_streams value to balance download speed against router stability. Disable telemetry if you prefer zero outbound data collection beyond license validation.
Bandwidth Allocation & DNS
Set hard caps like 150 MB/s to prevent lag in competitive shooters. Switch to Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) or Quad9 (9.9.9.9) for faster CDN resolution on regional servers.
Background Sync & Indexing
Pause library scanning while gaming to free up I/O. Schedule automatic cache purges at 03:00 local time to keep your SSD headroom above 20% without manual intervention.