2/5 (Thu) STOVE Client Update Notice [5]
Hello. This is STOVE.
We would like to inform you about the details for the 2/5/2026 (Thu) STOVE PC Client update.
■ Date of Update Application
- Time of Update: 2/5/2026 (Thu) 00:00 (UTC+0)
- Starting/restarting the launcher after the update will commence the patch.
- The update version is V 3.2.6
※ Please update your client to the latest version.
■ STOVE PC Client Update Details
1. Store game installation speed will be improved.
- The structure and metadata of installation files have been improved, increasing overall installation speed.
- Please note that this does not apply to some games installed using uncompressed methods.
2. Installation progress UI will be improved.
- To improve the accuracy and reliability of time estimates, the download and installation stages are now displayed separately.
- Each stage displays information in the following order: "Progress / Remaining Size / Estimated Completion Time."
3. Storage size display for store game installations will be improved.
- During installation, the setup window now separately displays the minimum required free space and the actual disk usage after installation.
4. QR code login will be improved.
- Login success rates will be increased by managing session states more seamlessly.
5. The PC Client update system will be improved.
- The update process will be fully revamped into an integrated update system, reducing update time, and eliminating screen flickering that occurred during updates.
- You can also experience a cleaner UI through system resource optimization.
6. The "Account Recovery feature," added on January 29, will now be applied to the client as well.
▶ Go to 1/29 (Thu) STOVE Account Recovery Feature Update Notice
- The "Find ID" and "Find Password" options in the login window will be unified into a single "Find Account" button.
7. The client language reset flow will be improved.
- Automatic login will now occur when the client restarts after resetting the language.
8. The UI displayed when disk space is insufficient will be updated.
- When insufficient disk space is detected, the UI now provides guidance on how to free up space and allows you to change the installation path.
9. The area displayed during game maintenance will now show the "remaining time."
10. The "NEW" label will be removed from service names.
11. The default setting for overlay usage will be changed to "Disable."
12. A monitoring system will be implemented to ensure client stability and availability.
We will carefully go through each and every one of our members' precious opinions, and we'll continue working to deliver a better and more enjoyable experience through future updates.
Thank you.
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Since this update, the STOVE desktop client now instantly crashes the moment I close any game.
Hello,
We sincerely apologize for this serious inconvenience.😢
[Recommended Solution]
Install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package (x64)
- Important: Once the installation is complete, please restart your PC to ensure the changes are applied correctly.
You can download the package through the link provided below:
https://page.onstove.com/quarter/gb/view/12046417
Thank you.
When will be removed the requirement to run stove desktop app as admin? I don't think this is normal, other store apps doesn't need this.
Hello!
Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback through our official community
Please be advised that the matter you raised is currently being reviewed internally.we are looking into ways to improve the service. If there are any confirmed changes or updates in the future, we will provide further information through an official notice on our community.
Thank you for your patience and for helping us improve our service.
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