HyperXewl 162 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) EDIT: HoN64 is now an official download on https://www.heroesofnewerth.com/download If you're looking for the Mac Beta client, you can find it here: Edited August 20, 2021 by ElementUser 21 11 Link to post Share on other sites
HyperXewl 162 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) FAQ Q) What is HoN (64-Bit)? A) HoN (64-Bit) is built with technology 15 years senior to the current version of the game, as well as vastly upgrading multiple extension libraries with some up to a decade senior, the most notable change being compiled as 64-Bit opposed to 32-Bit. This results in a much more stable experience for those on the Latest Windows (10) most notably Faster FPS, and Reduced Loading Times. Q) Why is this a Separate Client instead of updating the current game? A) HoN has gone without major upgrades such as a new rendering engine, upgrades such as multi threaded performance, or even upgrading libraries. To have a completely separate version of the game built with latest technology means we can have a bleeding edge version of the game without breaking the stable version (32-Bit) Additionally, adding 64-Bit versions of the game to the current pipeline this late in the games life span is a huge risk. Q) What happens to my settings? A) HoN (64-Bit) configuration is separate to the (32-Bit) client, however when you first install, your settings will be copied over the first time, so if you are simply transitioning to the newer client, this will be seemless. HoN (32-Bit) Settings: /My Documents/Heroes of Newerth/ HoN (64-Bit) Settings: /My Documents/Heroes of Newerth x64/ Q) Should I delete my current HoN Install and replace it with this? A) This is up to you. At the time of writing this, HoN (64-Bit) is brand new, if you are experiencing any issues, having the original client can be helpful as a fallback. Q) Are there any visual differences between HoN (32-Bit) and HoN (64-Bit) ? A) Yes, but entirely cosmetic, this is still Heroes of Newerth. Different Game Name "Heroes of Newerth x64" Separate configuration folder in My Documents HoN icon has a black tint to separate itself from 32 bit Custom Boot Logo Login Screen Animation is Higher Resolution Future Plans Server Performance Boosts We are slowly migrating all servers to 64-Bit versions. This will be done in phases, as it requires the cooperation of the System Administrators from Garena. This will bring great performance to games that often stutter during late 50+ minutes, as well as allowing even more games to run per server! HoN (64-Bit) for macOS Catalina/Big Sur HoN (32-Bit) currently cannot be played on the latest Mac operating system due to 32-bit app support being dropped by Apple. We're bringing it back with bells and whistles, so those seeking to play HoN Native on the Mac once again will be able to do so with many modern enhancements! We have a working version in house already, however there are a few issues to iron out left including with distribution to deal with before we can get it in your hands. UPDATE: We now have a closed beta for mac! Including a native m1 port. macOS 64-Bit Universal [Beta] Update: Apple Silicon (m1) Native port - General Discussion - HoN Forums (heroesofnewerth.com) New Rendering Pipeline (Modern OpenGL) We're working on a complete rewrite of our OpenGL rendering pipeline, that will far outclass our current primary pipeline DirectX9 in terms of FPS and graphic potential (especially shaders)! This will be especially good news for the MacOSX Port which primarily uses an outdated OpenGL pipeline. Multithreaded Performance & Multiple Core Usage Adding multithreading & multiple core usage of any kind to a game this old is very tricky, however we have concepted multithreading certain elements of the game (e.g. the particle system for visual effects). Our plans are to complete this and add it as a 64-bit exclusive experimental option some time in 2021. This brings major performance to team fights! Model Viewer A dream tool for the modders out there, this is our in-house tool to view game models, animations and effects, with multiple sliders to change lighting and backgrounds. We're bringing this into HoN as a 64-Bit Client exclusive feature! Front Page Download We plan to add HoN (64-Bit) as an alternative download on the front page in time, initially releasing on the forums first. Edited February 9, 2021 by HyperXewl 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites
HyperXewl 162 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) Heroes of Newerth (64-Bit) Support If you have any issues, bug reports, issues installing or general questions, visit the 64 bit support form located below https://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/index.php?/forum/57-hon-64-bit-x64-client-bugs/ We also have a Discord server for Tech Support specifically for the 64-Bit Client that can be found here: https://discord.gg/rZEvSvsP Got a fast internet connection? Help seed the torrent download link! Edited November 7, 2020 by HyperXewl 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
zaharus 16 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 This is great! Thank you all!!! 4 Link to post Share on other sites
`Shattered 118 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Great job @HyperXewl, and to everyone who helped! 4 [SGM] — Senior Game Master for Heroes of Newerth Want to get in touch with an SGM? Want to appeal your suspension? Click Click >R.A.P helpdesk< Link to post Share on other sites
revanage 3 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) good job guys Edited November 6, 2020 by revanage 3 Link to post Share on other sites
_H_O_N_D_A_ 3 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Nice work and excellent result ! Thanks to everyone who contributed to the production and broadcast 3 Link to post Share on other sites
SorrowsTyr 2 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Thank you!! Wow thank you! tell everyone that at FB that you so much! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
LennyXX 11 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 If we log in to hon x64, do we still play with people at hon 32 bits? 3 The princess is always in another castle Link to post Share on other sites
Rastamaffin 3 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Awesome, Thank you!!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
`Shattered 118 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 1 minute ago, LennyXX said: If we log in to hon x64, do we still play with people at hon 32 bits? Yep 4 [SGM] — Senior Game Master for Heroes of Newerth Want to get in touch with an SGM? Want to appeal your suspension? Click Click >R.A.P helpdesk< Link to post Share on other sites
akilliez 3 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Great to hear of this implementation & lets hope for more uplifting news yet to come for this game. Cheers for the hard work & the efforts from the entire team. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
GOPO 6 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 WOWEE! Can't wait to give this bad boy a spin. Thank you to everyone involved in bringing us these juicy news and I can't wait for the other stuff (multithreading, new rendering pipeline, etc.). 1 We’re the middle children of history. No purpose or place. We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our Great War’s a spiritual war… our Great Depression is our lives. Link to post Share on other sites
HenryCase 7 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Wow! Amazing work everyone. Thank you so much for this 2 Link to post Share on other sites
s`oRRy 6 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Congrats! And thanks to everyone who helped to make this happen! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Manu311 176 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Great work - after 11 years, Windows people finally can get a client as fast as mine has been . Rip suggesting people to switch to Linux to get a faster HoN . 1 hour ago, HyperXewl said: New Rendering Pipeline (Modern OpenGL) We're working on a complete rewrite of our OpenGL rendering pipeline, that will far outclass our current primary pipeline DirectX9 in terms of FPS and graphic potential (especially shaders)! This will be especially good news for the MacOSX Port which primarily uses an outdated OpenGL pipeline. Is Linux using a different pipeline or will that be updated as well? Also will you drop DirectX once your OpenGl-Rework is running better than that? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
yornuz 12 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 great job and thank you 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Marzipanius 2 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) Can we have the SHA256 sum of the 64-bit v4.8.6.0 installer zip file? And oh, really nice work guys! Edited November 6, 2020 by marzipanius 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RainOfChaos 1 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 This is Huge! installing right now! great work so far and thx for the effort 1 Link to post Share on other sites
HyperXewl 162 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, marzipanius said: Can we have the SHA256 sum of the 64-bit v4.8.6.0 installer zip file? And oh, really nice work guys! Excellent idea, I will update main post. EDIT: Done Edited November 6, 2020 by HyperXewl 1 Link to post Share on other sites
`Geminai 1 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Ive downloaded and installed, but it keeps crashing and asks me to submit a crash report every 3 minutes? Link to post Share on other sites
PsySpectrA 0 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 what about acd? Link to post Share on other sites
Evocate 0 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Great News !!! I am on it !! Link to post Share on other sites
HyperXewl 162 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 12 minutes ago, PsySpectra said: what about acd? LOL no. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
NoAccountNew 1 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Thank you so much for this! I love you and the game! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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