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Starward

by Scighostv0.18.1

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An open-source third-party launcher for all PC games of HoYoverse that aims to completely replace the official HoYoPlay launcher.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Scighost.Starward --exact --version 0.18.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Starward

Starward uses EXE. The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
Starward_Setup_0.18.1_x64.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Starward →

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About

Starward is an open-source third-party launcher developed to address the shortcomings of HoYoPlay (miHoYo Launcher). It supports all PC games of HoYoverse and aims to completely replace the official launcher. In addition to the basic functions of a launcher, it includes additional features such as recording game time, switching game accounts, viewing game screenshots, and saving gacha records.

Installers · v0.18.1

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXEmachineDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Starward.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Starward on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Scighost.Starward --exact --version 0.18.1. winget downloads the installer from Scighost and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Starward silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Scighost.Starward --exact 0.18.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for Starward?
Starward uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: Starward_Setup_0.18.1_x64.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.
How do I uninstall Starward via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Scighost.Starward --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Starward's Apps & Features entry.
Is Starward free?
Starward is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://starward.scighost.com/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Starward work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Starward directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Starward up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Scighost.Starward --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of Starward from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 0.18.1latest
  • 0.18.0