diff --git a/GUI/js/chat.js b/GUI/js/chat.js
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+++ b/GUI/js/chat.js
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+
+let socket = null;
+let isAuthenticated = false;
+let messageQueue = [];
+let chatUsername = '';
+const SOCKET_URL = 'http://3.10.208.30:3001';
+const MAX_MESSAGE_LENGTH = 500;
+
+export async function initChat() {
+  if (window.electronAPI?.loadChatUsername) {
+    chatUsername = await window.electronAPI.loadChatUsername();
+  }
+
+  if (!chatUsername || chatUsername.trim() === '') {
+    showUsernameModal();
+    return;
+  }
+
+  setupChatUI();
+  await connectToChat();
+}
+
+function showUsernameModal() {
+  const modal = document.getElementById('chatUsernameModal');
+  if (modal) {
+    modal.style.display = 'flex';
+    
+    const input = document.getElementById('chatUsernameInput');
+    if (input) {
+      setTimeout(() => input.focus(), 100);
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+function hideUsernameModal() {
+  const modal = document.getElementById('chatUsernameModal');
+  if (modal) {
+    modal.style.display = 'none';
+  }
+}
+
+async function submitChatUsername() {
+  const input = document.getElementById('chatUsernameInput');
+  const errorMsg = document.getElementById('chatUsernameError');
+  
+  if (!input) return;
+
+  const username = input.value.trim();
+
+  if (username.length === 0) {
+    if (errorMsg) errorMsg.textContent = 'Username cannot be empty';
+    return;
+  }
+
+  if (username.length < 3) {
+    if (errorMsg) errorMsg.textContent = 'Username must be at least 3 characters';
+    return;
+  }
+
+  if (username.length > 20) {
+    if (errorMsg) errorMsg.textContent = 'Username must be 20 characters or less';
+    return;
+  }
+
+  if (!/^[a-zA-Z0-9_-]+$/.test(username)) {
+    if (errorMsg) errorMsg.textContent = 'Username can only contain letters, numbers, - and _';
+    return;
+  }
+
+  chatUsername = username;
+  if (window.electronAPI?.saveChatUsername) {
+    await window.electronAPI.saveChatUsername(username);
+  }
+
+  hideUsernameModal();
+
+  setupChatUI();
+  await connectToChat();
+}
+
+function setupChatUI() {
+  const sendBtn = document.getElementById('chatSendBtn');
+  const chatInput = document.getElementById('chatInput');
+  const chatMessages = document.getElementById('chatMessages');
+
+  if (!sendBtn || !chatInput || !chatMessages) {
+    console.warn('Chat UI elements not found');
+    return;
+  }
+
+  sendBtn.addEventListener('click', () => {
+    sendMessage();
+  });
+
+  chatInput.addEventListener('keypress', (e) => {
+    if (e.key === 'Enter' && !e.shiftKey) {
+      e.preventDefault();
+      sendMessage();
+    }
+  });
+
+  chatInput.addEventListener('input', () => {
+    if (chatInput.value.length > MAX_MESSAGE_LENGTH) {
+      chatInput.value = chatInput.value.substring(0, MAX_MESSAGE_LENGTH);
+    }
+    updateCharCounter();
+  });
+
+  updateCharCounter();
+}
+
+async function connectToChat() {
+  try {
+    if (!window.io) {
+      await loadSocketIO();
+    }
+
+    const userId = await window.electronAPI?.getUserId();
+
+    if (!userId) {
+      console.error('User ID not available');
+      addSystemMessage('Error: Could not connect to chat');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    if (!chatUsername || chatUsername.trim() === '') {
+      console.error('Chat username not set');
+      addSystemMessage('Error: Username not set');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    socket = io(SOCKET_URL, {
+      transports: ['websocket', 'polling'],
+      reconnection: true,
+      reconnectionAttempts: 5,
+      reconnectionDelay: 1000
+    });
+
+    socket.on('connect', () => {
+      console.log('Connected to chat server');
+      socket.emit('authenticate', { username: chatUsername, userId });
+    });
+
+    socket.on('authenticated', (data) => {
+      isAuthenticated = true;
+      addSystemMessage(`Connected as ${data.username}`);
+      
+      while (messageQueue.length > 0) {
+        const msg = messageQueue.shift();
+        socket.emit('send_message', { message: msg });
+      }
+    });
+
+    socket.on('message', (data) => {
+      if (data.type === 'system') {
+        addSystemMessage(data.message);
+      } else if (data.type === 'user') {
+        addUserMessage(data.username, data.message, data.timestamp);
+      }
+    });
+
+    socket.on('users_update', (data) => {
+      updateOnlineCount(data.count);
+    });
+
+    socket.on('error', (data) => {
+      addSystemMessage(`Error: ${data.message}`, 'error');
+    });
+
+    socket.on('clear_chat', (data) => {
+      clearAllMessages();
+      addSystemMessage(data.message || 'Chat cleared by server', 'warning');
+    });
+
+    socket.on('disconnect', () => {
+      isAuthenticated = false;
+      console.log('Disconnected from chat server');
+      addSystemMessage('Disconnected from chat', 'error');
+    });
+
+    socket.on('connect_error', (error) => {
+      console.error('Connection error:', error);
+      addSystemMessage('Connection error. Retrying...', 'error');
+    });
+
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error connecting to chat:', error);
+    addSystemMessage('Failed to connect to chat server', 'error');
+  }
+}
+
+function loadSocketIO() {
+  return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
+    const script = document.createElement('script');
+    script.src = 'https://cdn.socket.io/4.6.1/socket.io.min.js';
+    script.onload = resolve;
+    script.onerror = reject;
+    document.head.appendChild(script);
+  });
+}
+
+function sendMessage() {
+  const chatInput = document.getElementById('chatInput');
+  const message = chatInput.value.trim();
+
+  if (!message || message.length === 0) {
+    return;
+  }
+
+  if (message.length > MAX_MESSAGE_LENGTH) {
+    addSystemMessage(`Message too long (max ${MAX_MESSAGE_LENGTH} characters)`, 'error');
+    return;
+  }
+
+  if (!socket || !isAuthenticated) {
+    messageQueue.push(message);
+    addSystemMessage('Connecting... Your message will be sent soon.', 'warning');
+    chatInput.value = '';
+    updateCharCounter();
+    return;
+  }
+
+  socket.emit('send_message', { message });
+  
+  chatInput.value = '';
+  updateCharCounter();
+}
+
+function addUserMessage(username, message, timestamp) {
+  const chatMessages = document.getElementById('chatMessages');
+  if (!chatMessages) return;
+
+  const messageDiv = document.createElement('div');
+  messageDiv.className = 'chat-message user-message';
+
+  const time = new Date(timestamp).toLocaleTimeString('en-US', {
+    hour: '2-digit',
+    minute: '2-digit'
+  });
+
+  messageDiv.innerHTML = `
+    <div class="message-header">
+      <span class="message-username">${escapeHtml(username)}</span>
+      <span class="message-time">${time}</span>
+    </div>
+    <div class="message-content">${message}</div>
+  `;
+
+  chatMessages.appendChild(messageDiv);
+  scrollToBottom();
+}
+
+function addSystemMessage(message, type = 'info') {
+  const chatMessages = document.getElementById('chatMessages');
+  if (!chatMessages) return;
+
+  const messageDiv = document.createElement('div');
+  messageDiv.className = `chat-message system-message system-${type}`;
+  messageDiv.innerHTML = `
+    <div class="message-content">
+      <i class="fas fa-info-circle"></i> ${escapeHtml(message)}
+    </div>
+  `;
+
+  chatMessages.appendChild(messageDiv);
+  scrollToBottom();
+}
+
+function updateOnlineCount(count) {
+  const onlineCountElement = document.getElementById('chatOnlineCount');
+  if (onlineCountElement) {
+    onlineCountElement.textContent = count;
+  }
+}
+
+function updateCharCounter() {
+  const chatInput = document.getElementById('chatInput');
+  const charCounter = document.getElementById('chatCharCounter');
+  
+  if (chatInput && charCounter) {
+    const length = chatInput.value.length;
+    charCounter.textContent = `${length}/${MAX_MESSAGE_LENGTH}`;
+    
+    if (length > MAX_MESSAGE_LENGTH * 0.9) {
+      charCounter.classList.add('warning');
+    } else {
+      charCounter.classList.remove('warning');
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+function scrollToBottom() {
+  const chatMessages = document.getElementById('chatMessages');
+  if (chatMessages) {
+    chatMessages.scrollTop = chatMessages.scrollHeight;
+  }
+}
+
+function clearAllMessages() {
+  const chatMessages = document.getElementById('chatMessages');
+  if (chatMessages) {
+    chatMessages.innerHTML = '';
+    console.log('Chat cleared');
+  }
+}
+
+function escapeHtml(text) {
+  const div = document.createElement('div');
+  div.textContent = text;
+  return div.innerHTML;
+}
+
+window.addEventListener('beforeunload', () => {
+  if (socket && socket.connected) {
+    socket.disconnect();
+  }
+});
+
+document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
+  const usernameSubmitBtn = document.getElementById('chatUsernameSubmit');
+  const usernameCancelBtn = document.getElementById('chatUsernameCancel');
+  const usernameInput = document.getElementById('chatUsernameInput');
+
+  if (usernameSubmitBtn) {
+    usernameSubmitBtn.addEventListener('click', submitChatUsername);
+  }
+
+  if (usernameCancelBtn) {
+    usernameCancelBtn.addEventListener('click', () => {
+      hideUsernameModal();
+      const playNavItem = document.querySelector('[data-page="play"]');
+      if (playNavItem) playNavItem.click();
+    });
+  }
+
+  if (usernameInput) {
+    usernameInput.addEventListener('keypress', (e) => {
+      if (e.key === 'Enter') {
+        e.preventDefault();
+        submitChatUsername();
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  const chatNavItem = document.querySelector('[data-page="chat"]');
+  if (chatNavItem) {
+    chatNavItem.addEventListener('click', () => {
+      if (!socket) {
+        initChat();
+      }
+    });
+  }
+});
+
+window.ChatAPI = {
+  send: sendMessage,
+  disconnect: () => socket?.disconnect()
+};
diff --git a/GUI/js/install.js b/GUI/js/install.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0fa5a78
--- /dev/null
+++ b/GUI/js/install.js
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+let isDownloading = false;
+
+let installPage;
+let installBtn;
+let installText;
+let installPlayerName;
+let installCustomCheck;
+let installCustomOptions;
+let installPathInput;
+
+export function setupInstallation() {
+  installPage = document.getElementById('install-page');
+  installBtn = document.getElementById('installBtn');
+  installText = document.getElementById('installText');
+  installPlayerName = document.getElementById('installPlayerName');
+  installCustomCheck = document.getElementById('installCustomCheck');
+  installCustomOptions = document.getElementById('installCustomOptions');
+  installPathInput = document.getElementById('installPath');
+  
+  if (installCustomCheck && installCustomOptions) {
+    installCustomCheck.addEventListener('change', (e) => {
+      if (e.target.checked) {
+        installCustomOptions.classList.add('show');
+      } else {
+        installCustomOptions.classList.remove('show');
+      }
+    });
+  }
+  
+  if (installPlayerName) {
+    installPlayerName.addEventListener('change', savePlayerName);
+  }
+}
+
+export async function installGame() {
+  if (isDownloading || (installBtn && installBtn.disabled)) return;
+  
+  const playerName = (installPlayerName ? installPlayerName.value.trim() : '') || 'Player';
+  const installPath = installPathInput ? installPathInput.value.trim() : '';
+  
+  if (window.LauncherUI) window.LauncherUI.showProgress();
+  isDownloading = true;
+  if (installBtn) {
+    installBtn.disabled = true;
+    installText.textContent = 'INSTALLING...';
+  }
+  
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.installGame) {
+      const result = await window.electronAPI.installGame(playerName, '', installPath);
+      
+      if (result.success) {
+        if (window.LauncherUI) {
+          window.LauncherUI.updateProgress({ message: 'Installation completed successfully!' });
+          setTimeout(() => {
+            window.LauncherUI.hideProgress();
+            window.LauncherUI.showLauncherOrInstall(true);
+            const playerNameInput = document.getElementById('playerName');
+            if (playerNameInput) playerNameInput.value = playerName;
+          }, 2000);
+        }
+      } else {
+        throw new Error(result.error || 'Installation failed');
+      }
+    } else {
+      simulateInstallation(playerName);
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    if (window.LauncherUI) {
+      window.LauncherUI.updateProgress({ message: `Installation failed: ${error.message}` });
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        window.LauncherUI.hideProgress();
+        resetInstallButton();
+      }, 3000);
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+function simulateInstallation(playerName) {
+  let progress = 0;
+  const interval = setInterval(() => {
+    progress += Math.random() * 3;
+    if (progress > 100) progress = 100;
+    
+    if (window.LauncherUI) {
+      window.LauncherUI.updateProgress({
+        percent: progress,
+        message: progress < 100 ? 'Installing game files...' : 'Installation complete!',
+        speed: 1024 * 1024 * (5 + Math.random() * 10),
+        downloaded: progress * 1024 * 1024 * 20,
+        total: 1024 * 1024 * 2000
+      });
+    }
+    
+    if (progress >= 100) {
+      clearInterval(interval);
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        if (window.LauncherUI) {
+          window.LauncherUI.updateProgress({ message: 'Installation completed successfully!' });
+          setTimeout(() => {
+            window.LauncherUI.hideProgress();
+            window.LauncherUI.showLauncherOrInstall(true);
+            const playerNameInput = document.getElementById('playerName');
+            if (playerNameInput) playerNameInput.value = playerName;
+            resetInstallButton();
+          }, 2000);
+        }
+      }, 1000);
+    }
+  }, 200);
+}
+
+function resetInstallButton() {
+  isDownloading = false;
+  if (installBtn) {
+    installBtn.disabled = false;
+    installText.textContent = 'INSTALL HYTALE';
+  }
+}
+
+export async function browseInstallPath() {
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.selectInstallPath) {
+      const result = await window.electronAPI.selectInstallPath();
+      if (result && installPathInput) {
+        installPathInput.value = result;
+      }
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error browsing install path:', error);
+  }
+}
+
+async function savePlayerName() {
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.saveSettings) {
+      const playerName = (installPlayerName ? installPlayerName.value.trim() : '') || 'Player';
+      await window.electronAPI.saveSettings({ playerName });
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error saving player name:', error);
+  }
+}
+
+export async function checkGameStatusAndShowInterface() {
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.isGameInstalled) {
+      const installed = await window.electronAPI.isGameInstalled();
+      if (window.LauncherUI) {
+        window.LauncherUI.showLauncherOrInstall(installed);
+      }
+      if (installed) {
+        await loadPlayerSettings();
+      }
+    } else {
+      if (window.LauncherUI) {
+        window.LauncherUI.showLauncherOrInstall(false);
+      }
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error checking game status:', error);
+    if (window.LauncherUI) {
+      window.LauncherUI.showLauncherOrInstall(false);
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+async function loadPlayerSettings() {
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.loadSettings) {
+      const settings = await window.electronAPI.loadSettings();
+      if (settings) {
+        const playerNameInput = document.getElementById('playerName');
+        const javaPathInput = document.getElementById('javaPath');
+        if (settings.playerName && playerNameInput) {
+          playerNameInput.value = settings.playerName;
+        }
+        if (settings.javaPath && javaPathInput) {
+          javaPathInput.value = settings.javaPath;
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error loading settings:', error);
+  }
+}
+
+window.installGame = installGame;
+window.browseInstallPath = browseInstallPath;
+
+document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', async () => {
+  setupInstallation();
+  await checkGameStatusAndShowInterface();
+});
diff --git a/GUI/js/launcher.js b/GUI/js/launcher.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..977f4ea
--- /dev/null
+++ b/GUI/js/launcher.js
@@ -0,0 +1,235 @@
+let isDownloading = false;
+
+let playBtn;
+let playText;
+let homePlayBtn;
+let uninstallBtn;
+let playerNameInput;
+let javaPathInput;
+
+export function setupLauncher() {
+  playBtn = document.getElementById('playBtn');
+  playText = document.getElementById('playText');
+  homePlayBtn = document.getElementById('homePlayBtn');
+  uninstallBtn = document.getElementById('uninstallBtn');
+  playerNameInput = document.getElementById('playerName');
+  javaPathInput = document.getElementById('javaPath');
+  
+  if (playerNameInput) {
+    playerNameInput.addEventListener('change', savePlayerName);
+  }
+  
+  if (javaPathInput) {
+    javaPathInput.addEventListener('change', saveJavaPath);
+  }
+  
+  if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.onProgressUpdate) {
+    window.electronAPI.onProgressUpdate((data) => {
+      if (window.LauncherUI) {
+        window.LauncherUI.showProgress();
+        window.LauncherUI.updateProgress(data);
+      }
+    });
+  }
+}
+
+export async function launch() {
+  if (isDownloading || (playBtn && playBtn.disabled)) return;
+  
+  let playerName = 'Player';
+  if (window.SettingsAPI && window.SettingsAPI.getCurrentPlayerName) {
+    playerName = window.SettingsAPI.getCurrentPlayerName();
+  } else if (playerNameInput && playerNameInput.value.trim()) {
+    playerName = playerNameInput.value.trim();
+  }
+  
+  let javaPath = '';
+  if (window.SettingsAPI && window.SettingsAPI.getCurrentJavaPath) {
+    javaPath = window.SettingsAPI.getCurrentJavaPath();
+  }
+  
+  if (window.LauncherUI) window.LauncherUI.showProgress();
+  isDownloading = true;
+  if (playBtn) {
+    playBtn.disabled = true;
+    playText.textContent = 'LAUNCHING...';
+  }
+  
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.launchGame) {
+      const result = await window.electronAPI.launchGame(playerName, javaPath, '');
+      
+      if (result.success) {
+        if (window.LauncherUI) {
+          window.LauncherUI.updateProgress({ message: 'Game started successfully!' });
+          setTimeout(() => {
+            window.LauncherUI.hideProgress();
+            if (window.electronAPI.minimizeWindow) {
+              window.electronAPI.minimizeWindow();
+            }
+          }, 2000);
+        }
+      } else {
+        throw new Error(result.error || 'Launch failed');
+      }
+    } else {
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        if (window.LauncherUI) {
+          window.LauncherUI.updateProgress({ message: 'Game started successfully!' });
+          setTimeout(() => {
+            window.LauncherUI.hideProgress();
+            resetPlayButton();
+          }, 2000);
+        }
+      }, 2000);
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    if (window.LauncherUI) {
+      window.LauncherUI.updateProgress({ message: `Failed: ${error.message}` });
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        window.LauncherUI.hideProgress();
+        resetPlayButton();
+      }, 3000);
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+export async function uninstallGame() {
+  if (!confirm('Are you sure you want to uninstall Hytale? All game files will be deleted.')) {
+    return;
+  }
+  
+  if (window.LauncherUI) window.LauncherUI.showProgress();
+  if (window.LauncherUI) window.LauncherUI.updateProgress({ message: 'Uninstalling game...' });
+  if (uninstallBtn) uninstallBtn.disabled = true;
+  
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.uninstallGame) {
+      const result = await window.electronAPI.uninstallGame();
+      
+      if (result.success) {
+        if (window.LauncherUI) {
+          window.LauncherUI.updateProgress({ message: 'Game uninstalled successfully!' });
+          setTimeout(() => {
+            window.LauncherUI.hideProgress();
+            window.LauncherUI.showLauncherOrInstall(false);
+          }, 2000);
+        }
+      } else {
+        throw new Error(result.error || 'Uninstall failed');
+      }
+    } else {
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        if (window.LauncherUI) {
+          window.LauncherUI.updateProgress({ message: 'Game uninstalled successfully!' });
+          setTimeout(() => {
+            window.LauncherUI.hideProgress();
+            window.LauncherUI.showLauncherOrInstall(false);
+          }, 2000);
+        }
+      }, 2000);
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    if (window.LauncherUI) {
+      window.LauncherUI.updateProgress({ message: `Uninstall failed: ${error.message}` });
+      setTimeout(() => window.LauncherUI.hideProgress(), 3000);
+    }
+  } finally {
+    if (uninstallBtn) uninstallBtn.disabled = false;
+  }
+}
+
+function resetPlayButton() {
+  isDownloading = false;
+  if (playBtn) {
+    playBtn.disabled = false;
+    playText.textContent = 'PLAY';
+  }
+}
+
+async function savePlayerName() {
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.saveSettings) {
+      const playerName = (playerNameInput ? playerNameInput.value.trim() : '') || 'Player';
+      await window.electronAPI.saveSettings({ playerName });
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error saving player name:', error);
+  }
+}
+
+async function saveJavaPath() {
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.saveSettings) {
+      const javaPath = (javaPathInput ? javaPathInput.value.trim() : '') || '';
+      await window.electronAPI.saveSettings({ javaPath });
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error saving Java path:', error);
+  }
+}
+
+function toggleCustomJava() {
+  if (!customJavaOptions) return;
+  
+  if (customJavaCheck && customJavaCheck.checked) {
+    customJavaOptions.style.display = 'block';
+  } else {
+    customJavaOptions.style.display = 'none';
+    if (customJavaPath) customJavaPath.value = '';
+    saveCustomJavaPath('');
+  }
+}
+
+async function browseJavaPath() {
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.browseJavaPath) {
+      const result = await window.electronAPI.browseJavaPath();
+      if (result && result.filePaths && result.filePaths.length > 0) {
+        const selectedPath = result.filePaths[0];
+        if (customJavaPath) {
+          customJavaPath.value = selectedPath;
+        }
+        await saveCustomJavaPath(selectedPath);
+      }
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error browsing Java path:', error);
+  }
+}
+
+async function saveCustomJavaPath(path) {
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.saveJavaPath) {
+      await window.electronAPI.saveJavaPath(path);
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error saving custom Java path:', error);
+  }
+}
+
+async function loadCustomJavaPath() {
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.loadJavaPath) {
+      const savedPath = await window.electronAPI.loadJavaPath();
+      if (savedPath && savedPath.trim()) {
+        if (customJavaPath) {
+          customJavaPath.value = savedPath;
+        }
+        if (customJavaCheck) {
+          customJavaCheck.checked = true;
+        }
+        if (customJavaOptions) {
+          customJavaOptions.style.display = 'block';
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error loading custom Java path:', error);
+  }
+}
+
+window.launch = launch;
+window.uninstallGame = uninstallGame;
+
+document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', setupLauncher);
diff --git a/GUI/js/mods.js b/GUI/js/mods.js
new file mode 100644
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--- /dev/null
+++ b/GUI/js/mods.js
@@ -0,0 +1,724 @@
+
+const API_KEY = '$2a$10$bqk254NMZOWVTzLVJCcxEOmhcyUujKxA5xk.kQCN9q0KNYFJd5b32';
+const CURSEFORGE_API = 'https://api.curseforge.com/v1';
+const HYTALE_GAME_ID = 70216;
+
+let installedMods = [];
+let browseMods = [];
+let searchQuery = '';
+let modsPage = 0;
+let modsPageSize = 20;
+let modsTotalPages = 1;
+
+export async function initModsManager() {
+  setupModsEventListeners();
+  await loadInstalledMods();
+  await loadBrowseMods();
+}
+
+function setupModsEventListeners() {
+  const searchInput = document.getElementById('modsSearch');
+  if (searchInput) {
+    let searchTimeout;
+    searchInput.addEventListener('input', (e) => {
+      searchQuery = e.target.value.toLowerCase().trim();
+      
+      clearTimeout(searchTimeout);
+      searchTimeout = setTimeout(() => {
+        modsPage = 0; 
+        loadBrowseMods();
+      }, 500);
+    });
+  }
+
+  const myModsBtn = document.getElementById('myModsBtn');
+  if (myModsBtn) {
+    myModsBtn.addEventListener('click', openMyModsModal);
+  }
+
+  const closeModalBtn = document.getElementById('closeMyModsModal');
+  if (closeModalBtn) {
+    closeModalBtn.addEventListener('click', closeMyModsModal);
+  }
+
+  const modal = document.getElementById('myModsModal');
+  if (modal) {
+    modal.addEventListener('click', (e) => {
+      if (e.target === modal) {
+        closeMyModsModal();
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  const prevPageBtn = document.getElementById('prevPage');
+  const nextPageBtn = document.getElementById('nextPage');
+  
+  if (prevPageBtn) {
+    prevPageBtn.addEventListener('click', () => {
+      if (modsPage > 0) {
+        modsPage--;
+        loadBrowseMods();
+      }
+    });
+  }
+  
+  if (nextPageBtn) {
+    nextPageBtn.addEventListener('click', () => {
+      if (modsPage < modsTotalPages - 1) {
+        modsPage++;
+        loadBrowseMods();
+      }
+    });
+  }
+}
+
+function openMyModsModal() {
+  const modal = document.getElementById('myModsModal');
+  if (modal) {
+    modal.classList.add('active');
+    loadInstalledMods();
+  }
+}
+
+function closeMyModsModal() {
+  const modal = document.getElementById('myModsModal');
+  if (modal) {
+    modal.classList.remove('active');
+  }
+}
+
+async function loadInstalledMods() {
+  try {
+    const modsPath = await window.electronAPI?.getModsPath();
+    if (!modsPath) {
+      showInstalledModsError('Could not get mods directory');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const mods = await window.electronAPI?.loadInstalledMods(modsPath);
+    installedMods = mods || [];
+    
+    displayInstalledMods(installedMods);
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error loading installed mods:', error);
+    showInstalledModsError('Failed to load installed mods');
+  }
+}
+
+function displayInstalledMods(mods) {
+  const modsContainer = document.getElementById('installedModsList');
+  if (!modsContainer) return;
+
+  if (mods.length === 0) {
+    modsContainer.innerHTML = `
+      <div class=\"empty-installed-mods\">
+        <i class=\"fas fa-box-open\"></i>
+        <h4>No Mods Installed</h4>
+        <p>Add mods from CurseForge or import local files</p>
+      </div>
+    `;
+    return;
+  }
+
+  modsContainer.innerHTML = mods.map(mod => createInstalledModCard(mod)).join('');
+
+  mods.forEach(mod => {
+    const toggleBtn = document.getElementById(`toggle-installed-${mod.id}`);
+    const deleteBtn = document.getElementById(`delete-installed-${mod.id}`);
+
+    if (toggleBtn) {
+      toggleBtn.addEventListener('click', () => toggleMod(mod.id));
+    }
+
+    if (deleteBtn) {
+      deleteBtn.addEventListener('click', () => deleteMod(mod.id));
+    }
+  });
+}
+
+function createInstalledModCard(mod) {
+  const statusClass = mod.enabled ? 'text-primary' : 'text-zinc-500';
+  const statusText = mod.enabled ? 'ACTIVE' : 'DISABLED';
+  const toggleBtnClass = mod.enabled ? 'btn-disable' : 'btn-enable';
+  const toggleBtnText = mod.enabled ? 'DISABLE' : 'ENABLE';
+  const toggleIcon = mod.enabled ? 'fa-pause' : 'fa-play';
+
+  return `
+    <div class="installed-mod-card" data-mod-id="${mod.id}">
+      <div class="installed-mod-icon">
+        <i class="fas fa-cube"></i>
+      </div>
+      
+      <div class="installed-mod-info">
+        <div class="installed-mod-header">
+          <h4 class="installed-mod-name">${mod.name}</h4>
+          <span class="installed-mod-version">v${mod.version}</span>
+        </div>
+        <p class="installed-mod-description">${mod.description || 'No description available'}</p>
+      </div>
+      
+      <div class="installed-mod-actions">
+        <div class="installed-mod-status ${statusClass}">
+          <i class="fas fa-circle"></i>
+          ${statusText}
+        </div>
+        <div class="installed-mod-buttons">
+          <button id="delete-installed-${mod.id}" class="installed-mod-btn-icon" title="Delete mod">
+            <i class="fas fa-trash"></i>
+          </button>
+          <button id="toggle-installed-${mod.id}" class="installed-mod-btn-toggle ${toggleBtnClass}">
+            <i class="fas ${toggleIcon}"></i>
+            ${toggleBtnText}
+          </button>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  `;
+}
+
+async function loadBrowseMods() {
+  const browseContainer = document.getElementById('browseModsList');
+  if (!browseContainer) return;
+
+  browseContainer.innerHTML = '<div class=\"loading-mods\"><div class=\"loading-spinner\"></div><span>Loading mods from CurseForge...</span></div>';
+
+  try {
+    if (!API_KEY || API_KEY.length < 10) {
+      browseContainer.innerHTML = `
+        <div class=\"empty-browse-mods\">
+          <i class=\"fas fa-key\"></i>
+          <h4>API Key Required</h4>
+          <p>CurseForge API key is needed to browse mods</p>
+        </div>
+      `;
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const offset = modsPage * modsPageSize;
+    let url = `${CURSEFORGE_API}/mods/search?gameId=${HYTALE_GAME_ID}&pageSize=${modsPageSize}&sortOrder=desc&sortField=6&index=${offset}`;
+    
+    if (searchQuery && searchQuery.length > 0) {
+      url += `&searchFilter=${encodeURIComponent(searchQuery)}`;
+    }
+    
+    console.log('Fetching mods from page', modsPage + 1, 'offset:', offset, 'search:', searchQuery || 'none', 'URL:', url);
+    
+    const response = await fetch(url, {
+      headers: {
+        'x-api-key': API_KEY,
+        'Accept': 'application/json'
+      }
+    });
+
+    console.log('Response status:', response.status);
+
+    if (!response.ok) {
+      const errorText = await response.text();
+      console.error('API Error Response:', errorText);
+      throw new Error(`CurseForge API error: ${response.status} - ${errorText}`);
+    }
+
+    const data = await response.json();
+    console.log('API Response data:', data);
+    console.log('Total mods found:', data.data?.length || 0);
+    
+    browseMods = (data.data || []).map(mod => ({
+      id: mod.id.toString(),
+      name: mod.name,
+      slug: mod.slug,
+      summary: mod.summary || 'No description available',
+      downloadCount: mod.downloadCount || 0,
+      author: mod.authors?.[0]?.name || 'Unknown',
+      version: mod.latestFiles?.[0]?.displayName || 'Unknown',
+      thumbnailUrl: mod.logo?.thumbnailUrl || null,
+      websiteUrl: mod.links?.websiteUrl || null,
+      modId: mod.id,
+      fileId: mod.latestFiles?.[0]?.id,
+      fileName: mod.latestFiles?.[0]?.fileName,
+      downloadUrl: mod.latestFiles?.[0]?.downloadUrl
+    }));
+
+    console.log('Processed mods:', browseMods.length);
+
+    modsTotalPages = Math.ceil((data.pagination?.totalCount || 1) / modsPageSize);
+    displayBrowseMods(browseMods);
+    updatePagination();
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error loading browse mods:', error);
+    browseContainer.innerHTML = `
+      <div class=\"empty-browse-mods error\">
+        <i class=\"fas fa-exclamation-triangle\"></i>
+        <h4>API Error</h4>
+        <p>Failed to load mods from CurseForge</p>
+        <small>${error.message}</small>
+      </div>
+    `;
+  }
+}
+
+function displayBrowseMods(mods) {
+  const browseContainer = document.getElementById('browseModsList');
+  if (!browseContainer) return;
+
+  if (mods.length === 0) {
+    browseContainer.innerHTML = `
+      <div class=\"empty-browse-mods\">
+        <i class=\"fas fa-search\"></i>
+        <h4>No Mods Found</h4>
+        <p>Try adjusting your search</p>
+      </div>
+    `;
+    return;
+  }
+
+  browseContainer.innerHTML = mods.map(mod => createBrowseModCard(mod)).join('');
+
+  mods.forEach(mod => {
+    const installBtn = document.getElementById(`install-${mod.id}`);
+    if (installBtn) {
+      installBtn.addEventListener('click', () => downloadAndInstallMod(mod));
+    }
+  });
+}
+
+function createBrowseModCard(mod) {
+  const isInstalled = installedMods.some(installed => 
+    installed.name.toLowerCase().includes(mod.name.toLowerCase()) ||
+    installed.curseForgeId == mod.id
+  );
+
+  return `
+    <div class=\"mod-card ${isInstalled ? 'installed' : ''}\" data-mod-id=\"${mod.id}\">
+      <div class=\"mod-image\">
+        ${mod.thumbnailUrl ? 
+          `<img src=\"${mod.thumbnailUrl}\" alt=\"${mod.name}\" onerror=\"this.parentElement.innerHTML='<i class=\\\"fas fa-puzzle-piece\\\"></i>'\">` :
+          `<i class=\"fas fa-puzzle-piece\"></i>`
+        }
+      </div>
+      
+      <div class=\"mod-info\">
+        <div class=\"mod-header\">
+          <h3 class=\"mod-name\">${mod.name}</h3>
+          <span class=\"mod-version\">${mod.version}</span>
+        </div>
+        <p class=\"mod-description\">${mod.summary}</p>
+        <div class=\"mod-meta\">
+          <span class=\"mod-meta-item\">
+            <i class=\"fas fa-user\"></i>
+            ${mod.author}
+          </span>
+          <span class=\"mod-meta-item\">
+            <i class=\"fas fa-download\"></i>
+            ${formatNumber(mod.downloadCount)}
+          </span>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+      
+      <div class=\"mod-actions\">
+        <button id=\"view-${mod.id}\" class=\"mod-btn-toggle bg-blue-600 text-white hover:bg-blue-700\" onclick=\"window.modsManager.viewModPage(${mod.id})\">
+          <i class=\"fas fa-external-link-alt\"></i>
+          VIEW
+        </button>
+        ${!isInstalled ? 
+          `<button id=\"install-${mod.id}\" class=\"mod-btn-toggle bg-primary text-black hover:bg-primary/80\">
+            <i class=\"fas fa-download\"></i>
+            INSTALL
+          </button>` :
+          `<button class=\"mod-btn-toggle bg-white/10 text-white\" disabled>
+            <i class=\"fas fa-check\"></i>
+            INSTALLED
+          </button>`
+        }
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  `;
+}
+
+async function downloadAndInstallMod(modInfo) {
+  try {
+    window.LauncherUI?.showProgress(`Downloading ${modInfo.name}...`);
+    
+    const result = await window.electronAPI?.downloadMod(modInfo);
+    
+    if (result?.success) {
+      const newMod = {
+        id: result.modInfo.id,
+        name: modInfo.name,
+        version: modInfo.version,
+        description: modInfo.summary,
+        author: modInfo.author,
+        enabled: true,
+        fileName: result.fileName,
+        fileSize: result.modInfo.fileSize,
+        dateInstalled: new Date().toISOString(),
+        curseForgeId: modInfo.modId,
+        curseForgeFileId: modInfo.fileId
+      };
+      
+      installedMods.push(newMod);
+      
+      await loadInstalledMods();
+      await loadBrowseMods(); 
+      window.LauncherUI?.hideProgress();
+      showNotification(`${modInfo.name} installed successfully! 🎉`, 'success');
+    } else {
+      throw new Error(result?.error || 'Failed to download mod');
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error downloading mod:', error);
+    window.LauncherUI?.hideProgress();
+    showNotification('Failed to download mod: ' + error.message, 'error');
+  }
+}
+
+async function toggleMod(modId) {
+  try {
+    window.LauncherUI?.showProgress('Toggling mod...');
+    
+    const modsPath = await window.electronAPI?.getModsPath();
+    const result = await window.electronAPI?.toggleMod(modId, modsPath);
+    
+    if (result?.success) {
+      await loadInstalledMods();
+      window.LauncherUI?.hideProgress();
+    } else {
+      throw new Error(result?.error || 'Failed to toggle mod');
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error toggling mod:', error);
+    window.LauncherUI?.hideProgress();
+    showNotification('Failed to toggle mod: ' + error.message, 'error');
+  }
+}
+
+async function deleteMod(modId) {
+  const mod = installedMods.find(m => m.id === modId);
+  if (!mod) return;
+
+  showConfirmModal(
+    `Are you sure you want to delete "${mod.name}"? This action cannot be undone.`,
+    async () => {
+      try {
+        window.LauncherUI?.showProgress('Deleting mod...');
+        
+        const modsPath = await window.electronAPI?.getModsPath();
+        const result = await window.electronAPI?.uninstallMod(modId, modsPath);
+        
+        if (result?.success) {
+          await loadInstalledMods();
+          await loadBrowseMods(); 
+          window.LauncherUI?.hideProgress();
+          showNotification(`"${mod.name}" deleted successfully`, 'success');
+        } else {
+          throw new Error(result?.error || 'Failed to delete mod');
+        }
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error('Error deleting mod:', error);
+        window.LauncherUI?.hideProgress();
+        showNotification('Failed to delete mod: ' + error.message, 'error');
+      }
+    }
+  );
+}
+
+function formatNumber(num) {
+  if (!num) return '0';
+  if (num >= 1000000) return (num / 1000000).toFixed(1) + 'M';
+  if (num >= 1000) return (num / 1000).toFixed(1) + 'K';
+  return num.toString();
+}
+
+function showNotification(message, type = 'info', duration = 4000) {
+  const existing = document.querySelector(`.mod-notification.${type}`);
+  if (existing) {
+    existing.remove();
+  }
+
+  const notification = document.createElement('div');
+  notification.className = `mod-notification ${type}`;
+  
+  const icons = {
+    success: 'fa-check-circle',
+    error: 'fa-exclamation-circle',
+    info: 'fa-info-circle',
+    warning: 'fa-exclamation-triangle'
+  };
+  
+  const colors = {
+    success: '#10b981',
+    error: '#ef4444', 
+    info: '#3b82f6',
+    warning: '#f59e0b'
+  };
+  
+  notification.innerHTML = `
+    <div class="notification-content">
+      <i class="fas ${icons[type]}"></i>
+      <span>${message}</span>
+    </div>
+    <button class="notification-close" onclick="this.parentElement.remove()">
+      <i class="fas fa-times"></i>
+    </button>
+  `;
+  
+  notification.style.cssText = `
+    position: fixed;
+    top: 20px;
+    right: 20px;
+    background: ${colors[type]};
+    color: white;
+    padding: 16px 20px;
+    border-radius: 8px;
+    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
+    z-index: 10000;
+    min-width: 300px;
+    max-width: 400px;
+    transform: translateX(100%);
+    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    justify-content: space-between;
+    font-size: 14px;
+    font-weight: 500;
+  `;
+  
+  const contentStyle = `
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 10px;
+    flex: 1;
+  `;
+  
+  const closeStyle = `
+    background: none;
+    border: none;
+    color: white;
+    cursor: pointer;
+    padding: 4px;
+    border-radius: 4px;
+    opacity: 0.8;
+    transition: opacity 0.2s;
+    margin-left: 10px;
+  `;
+  
+  notification.querySelector('.notification-content').style.cssText = contentStyle;
+  notification.querySelector('.notification-close').style.cssText = closeStyle;
+  
+  document.body.appendChild(notification);
+  
+  // Animate in
+  setTimeout(() => {
+    notification.style.transform = 'translateX(0)';
+  }, 10);
+  
+  // Auto remove
+  setTimeout(() => {
+    if (notification.parentElement) {
+      notification.style.transform = 'translateX(100%)';
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        notification.remove();
+      }, 300);
+    }
+  }, duration);
+}
+
+// Custom confirmation modal
+function showConfirmModal(message, onConfirm, onCancel = null) {
+  const existingModal = document.querySelector('.mod-confirm-modal');
+  if (existingModal) {
+    existingModal.remove();
+  }
+
+  const modal = document.createElement('div');
+  modal.className = 'mod-confirm-modal';
+  modal.style.cssText = `
+    position: fixed;
+    top: 0;
+    left: 0;
+    right: 0;
+    bottom: 0;
+    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
+    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
+    z-index: 20000;
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    justify-content: center;
+    opacity: 0;
+    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
+  `;
+
+  const dialog = document.createElement('div');
+  dialog.className = 'mod-confirm-dialog';
+  dialog.style.cssText = `
+    background: #1f2937;
+    border-radius: 12px;
+    padding: 0;
+    min-width: 400px;
+    max-width: 500px;
+    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
+    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
+    transform: scale(0.9);
+    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
+  `;
+
+  dialog.innerHTML = `
+    <div style="padding: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);">
+      <div style="display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: #ef4444;">
+        <i class="fas fa-exclamation-triangle" style="font-size: 24px;"></i>
+        <h3 style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600;">Confirm Deletion</h3>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+    <div style="padding: 24px; color: #e5e7eb;">
+      <p style="margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 1rem;">${message}</p>
+    </div>
+    <div style="padding: 20px 24px; display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: flex-end; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);">
+      <button class="mod-confirm-cancel" style="
+        background: transparent;
+        color: #9ca3af;
+        border: 1px solid rgba(156, 163, 175, 0.3);
+        padding: 10px 20px;
+        border-radius: 6px;
+        cursor: pointer;
+        font-weight: 500;
+        transition: all 0.2s;
+      ">Cancel</button>
+      <button class="mod-confirm-delete" style="
+        background: #ef4444;
+        color: white;
+        border: none;
+        padding: 10px 20px;
+        border-radius: 6px;
+        cursor: pointer;
+        font-weight: 500;
+        transition: all 0.2s;
+      ">Delete</button>
+    </div>
+  `;
+
+  modal.appendChild(dialog);
+  document.body.appendChild(modal);
+
+  // Animate in
+  setTimeout(() => {
+    modal.style.opacity = '1';
+    dialog.style.transform = 'scale(1)';
+  }, 10);
+
+  // Event handlers
+  const cancelBtn = dialog.querySelector('.mod-confirm-cancel');
+  const deleteBtn = dialog.querySelector('.mod-confirm-delete');
+
+  const closeModal = () => {
+    modal.style.opacity = '0';
+    dialog.style.transform = 'scale(0.9)';
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      modal.remove();
+    }, 300);
+  };
+
+  cancelBtn.onclick = () => {
+    closeModal();
+    if (onCancel) onCancel();
+  };
+
+  deleteBtn.onclick = () => {
+    closeModal();
+    onConfirm();
+  };
+
+  modal.onclick = (e) => {
+    if (e.target === modal) {
+      closeModal();
+      if (onCancel) onCancel();
+    }
+  };
+
+  // Escape key
+  const handleEscape = (e) => {
+    if (e.key === 'Escape') {
+      closeModal();
+      if (onCancel) onCancel();
+      document.removeEventListener('keydown', handleEscape);
+    }
+  };
+  document.addEventListener('keydown', handleEscape);
+}
+
+function updatePagination() {
+  const currentPageEl = document.getElementById('currentPage');
+  const totalPagesEl = document.getElementById('totalPages');
+  const prevBtn = document.getElementById('prevPage');
+  const nextBtn = document.getElementById('nextPage');
+
+  if (currentPageEl) currentPageEl.textContent = modsPage + 1;
+  if (totalPagesEl) totalPagesEl.textContent = modsTotalPages;
+  
+  if (prevBtn) {
+    prevBtn.disabled = modsPage === 0;
+    prevBtn.style.opacity = modsPage === 0 ? '0.5' : '1';
+    prevBtn.style.cursor = modsPage === 0 ? 'not-allowed' : 'pointer';
+  }
+  
+  if (nextBtn) {
+    nextBtn.disabled = modsPage >= modsTotalPages - 1;
+    nextBtn.style.opacity = modsPage >= modsTotalPages - 1 ? '0.5' : '1';
+    nextBtn.style.cursor = modsPage >= modsTotalPages - 1 ? 'not-allowed' : 'pointer';
+  }
+}
+
+function showInstalledModsError(message) {
+  const modsContainer = document.getElementById('installedModsList');
+  if (!modsContainer) return;
+
+  modsContainer.innerHTML = `
+    <div class=\"empty-installed-mods error\">
+      <i class=\"fas fa-exclamation-triangle\"></i>
+      <h4>Error</h4>
+      <p>${message}</p>
+    </div>
+  `;
+}
+
+function viewModPage(modId) {
+  console.log('Looking for mod with ID:', modId, 'Type:', typeof modId);
+  console.log('Available mods:', browseMods.map(m => ({ id: m.id, name: m.name, type: typeof m.id })));
+  
+  const mod = browseMods.find(m => m.id.toString() === modId.toString());
+  if (mod) {
+    console.log('Found mod:', mod.name);
+    let modUrl;
+    if (mod.websiteUrl && mod.websiteUrl.includes('curseforge.com')) {
+      modUrl = mod.websiteUrl;
+    } else if (mod.slug) {
+      modUrl = `https://www.curseforge.com/hytale/mods/${mod.slug}`;
+    } else {
+      const nameSlug = mod.name.toLowerCase().replace(/[^a-z0-9]+/g, '-').replace(/^-|-$/g, '');
+      modUrl = `https://www.curseforge.com/hytale/mods/${nameSlug}`;
+    }
+    
+    console.log('Opening URL:', modUrl);
+    
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.openExternalLink) {
+      window.electronAPI.openExternalLink(modUrl);
+    } else {
+      if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.shell) {
+        window.electronAPI.shell.openExternal(modUrl);
+      } else {
+        window.open(modUrl, '_blank');
+      }
+    }
+  } else {
+    console.error('Mod not found with ID:', modId);
+    showNotification('Mod information not found', 'error');
+  }
+}
+
+window.modsManager = {
+  toggleMod,
+  deleteMod,
+  openMyModsModal,
+  closeMyModsModal,
+  viewModPage
+};
+
+document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', initModsManager);
diff --git a/GUI/js/news.js b/GUI/js/news.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7bc5abd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/GUI/js/news.js
@@ -0,0 +1,124 @@
+
+let newsData = [];
+
+export async function loadNews() {
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.getHytaleNews) {
+      try {
+        const realNews = await window.electronAPI.getHytaleNews();
+        if (realNews && realNews.length > 0) {
+          newsData = realNews.slice(0, 10).map((article, index) => ({
+            id: index + 1,
+            title: article.title,
+            summary: article.description,
+            type: "NEWS",
+            image: article.imageUrl || '',
+            date: formatDate(article.date),
+            url: article.destUrl
+          }));
+          displayHomeNews(newsData.slice(0, 5));
+          displayFullNews(newsData);
+        } else {
+          showErrorNews();
+        }
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.log('Failed to load news:', error.message);
+        showErrorNews();
+      }
+    } else {
+      showErrorNews();
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error loading news:', error);
+    showErrorNews();
+  }
+}
+
+function displayHomeNews(news) {
+  const newsGrid = document.getElementById('newsGrid');
+  if (!newsGrid) return;
+  
+  newsGrid.innerHTML = news.map(article => `
+    <div class="news-item news-card" onclick="openNewsDetails(${article.id})">
+      <div class="news-image" style="background-image: url('${article.image}');"></div>
+      <div class="news-overlay">
+        <span class="news-type">${article.type}</span>
+        <span class="news-date">${article.date}</span>
+      </div>
+      <div class="news-content">
+        <h3 class="news-title">${article.title}</h3>
+        <p class="news-summary">${article.summary}</p>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  `).join('');
+}
+
+function displayFullNews(news) {
+  const allNewsGrid = document.getElementById('allNewsGrid');
+  if (!allNewsGrid) return;
+  
+  allNewsGrid.innerHTML = news.map(article => `
+    <div class="news-item news-card" onclick="openNewsDetails(${article.id})">
+      <div class="news-image" style="background-image: url('${article.image}');"></div>
+      <div class="news-overlay">
+        <span class="news-type">${article.type}</span>
+        <span class="news-date">${article.date}</span>
+      </div>
+      <div class="news-content">
+        <h3 class="news-title">${article.title}</h3>
+        <p class="news-summary">${article.summary}</p>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  `).join('');
+}
+
+function showErrorNews() {
+  const newsGrid = document.getElementById('newsGrid');
+  if (newsGrid) {
+    newsGrid.innerHTML = `
+      <div class="loading-news">
+        <i class="fas fa-exclamation-triangle text-4xl mb-4 text-yellow-500"></i>
+        <span>Unable to load news</span>
+      </div>
+    `;
+  }
+}
+
+function openNewsDetails(newsId) {
+  const article = newsData.find(item => item.id === newsId);
+  if (article && article.url) {
+    openNewsArticle(article.url);
+  } else {
+    console.log('Opening news article:', article);
+  }
+}
+
+function openNewsArticle(url) {
+  if (url && url !== '#' && window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.openExternal) {
+    window.electronAPI.openExternal(url);
+  }
+}
+
+function formatDate(dateString) {
+  if (!dateString) return 'RECENTLY';
+  
+  const date = new Date(dateString);
+  const now = new Date();
+  const diffTime = Math.abs(now - date);
+  const diffDays = Math.ceil(diffTime / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24));
+  
+  if (diffDays === 1) return '1 DAY AGO';
+  if (diffDays < 7) return `${diffDays} DAYS AGO`;
+  if (diffDays < 30) return `${Math.ceil(diffDays / 7)} WEEKS AGO`;
+  return date.toLocaleDateString();
+}
+
+window.openNewsDetails = openNewsDetails;
+window.navigateToPage = (page) => {
+  if (window.LauncherUI) {
+    window.LauncherUI.showPage(`${page}-page`);
+    window.LauncherUI.setActiveNav(page);
+  }
+};
+
+document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', loadNews);
diff --git a/GUI/js/players.js b/GUI/js/players.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..84efc0a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/GUI/js/players.js
@@ -0,0 +1,154 @@
+
+const API_URL = 'http://3.10.208.30/api';
+let updateInterval = null;
+let currentUserId = null;
+
+export async function initPlayersCounter() {
+  setupPlayersCounter();
+  
+  if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.getUserId) {
+    currentUserId = await window.electronAPI.getUserId();
+  } else {
+    console.error('Electron API not available');
+    return;
+  }
+  
+  let username = 'Player';
+  if (window.electronAPI.loadUsername) {
+    const savedUsername = await window.electronAPI.loadUsername();
+    if (savedUsername) username = savedUsername;
+  }
+  
+  await registerPlayer(username, currentUserId);
+  
+  await fetchPlayerStats();
+  startAutoUpdate();
+}
+
+function setupPlayersCounter() {
+  const counterElement = document.getElementById('playersOnlineCounter');
+  if (!counterElement) {
+    console.warn('Players counter element not found');
+  }
+}
+
+async function fetchPlayerStats() {
+  try {
+    const response = await fetch(`${API_URL}/players/stats`);
+    
+    if (!response.ok) {
+      throw new Error(`API error: ${response.status}`);
+    }
+
+    const data = await response.json();
+    updateCounterDisplay(data);
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error fetching player stats:', error);
+    updateCounterDisplay({ online: 0, peak: 0 });
+  }
+}
+
+function updateCounterDisplay(stats) {
+  const counterElement = document.getElementById('playersOnlineCounter');
+  const onlineCount = document.getElementById('onlineCount');
+
+  if (onlineCount) {
+    onlineCount.textContent = stats.online || 0;
+  }
+
+  if (counterElement) {
+    counterElement.classList.add('updated');
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      counterElement.classList.remove('updated');
+    }, 300);
+  }
+}
+
+async function registerPlayer(username, userId) {
+  try {
+    const response = await fetch(`${API_URL}/players/register`, {
+      method: 'POST',
+      headers: {
+        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
+      },
+      body: JSON.stringify({ username, userId })
+    });
+
+    if (!response.ok) {
+      throw new Error(`Failed to register player: ${response.status}`);
+    }
+
+    const data = await response.json();
+    currentUserId = userId;
+    console.log('Player registered:', data);
+    
+    await fetchPlayerStats();
+    
+    return data;
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error registering player:', error);
+    return null;
+  }
+}
+
+async function unregisterPlayer(userId) {
+  try {
+    const response = await fetch(`${API_URL}/players/unregister`, {
+      method: 'POST',
+      headers: {
+        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
+      },
+      body: JSON.stringify({ userId })
+    });
+
+    if (!response.ok) {
+      throw new Error(`Failed to unregister player: ${response.status}`);
+    }
+
+    const data = await response.json();
+    currentUserId = null;
+    console.log('Player unregistered:', data);
+    
+    await fetchPlayerStats();
+    
+    return data;
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error unregistering player:', error);
+    return null;
+  }
+}
+
+function startAutoUpdate() {
+  updateInterval = setInterval(async () => {
+    await fetchPlayerStats();
+    
+    if (currentUserId) {
+      const username = window.LauncherState?.username || 'Player';
+      await registerPlayer(username, currentUserId);
+    }
+  }, 3000);
+}
+
+function stopAutoUpdate() {
+  if (updateInterval) {
+    clearInterval(updateInterval);
+    updateInterval = null;
+  }
+}
+
+
+window.addEventListener('beforeunload', () => {
+  if (currentUserId) {
+    const data = JSON.stringify({ userId: currentUserId });
+    navigator.sendBeacon(`${API_URL}/players/unregister`, data);
+  }
+  stopAutoUpdate();
+});
+
+window.PlayersAPI = {
+  register: registerPlayer,
+  unregister: unregisterPlayer,
+  fetchStats: fetchPlayerStats
+};
+
+document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', initPlayersCounter);
diff --git a/GUI/js/settings.js b/GUI/js/settings.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e987871
--- /dev/null
+++ b/GUI/js/settings.js
@@ -0,0 +1,143 @@
+
+let customJavaCheck;
+let customJavaOptions;
+let customJavaPath;
+let browseJavaBtn;
+let settingsPlayerName;
+
+export function initSettings() {
+  setupSettingsElements();
+  loadAllSettings();
+}
+
+function setupSettingsElements() {
+  customJavaCheck = document.getElementById('customJavaCheck');
+  customJavaOptions = document.getElementById('customJavaOptions');
+  customJavaPath = document.getElementById('customJavaPath');
+  browseJavaBtn = document.getElementById('browseJavaBtn');
+  settingsPlayerName = document.getElementById('settingsPlayerName');
+
+  if (customJavaCheck) {
+    customJavaCheck.addEventListener('change', toggleCustomJava);
+  }
+
+  if (browseJavaBtn) {
+    browseJavaBtn.addEventListener('click', browseJavaPath);
+  }
+
+  if (settingsPlayerName) {
+    settingsPlayerName.addEventListener('change', savePlayerName);
+  }
+}
+
+function toggleCustomJava() {
+  if (!customJavaOptions) return;
+  
+  if (customJavaCheck && customJavaCheck.checked) {
+    customJavaOptions.style.display = 'block';
+  } else {
+    customJavaOptions.style.display = 'none';
+    if (customJavaPath) customJavaPath.value = '';
+    saveCustomJavaPath('');
+  }
+}
+
+async function browseJavaPath() {
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.browseJavaPath) {
+      const result = await window.electronAPI.browseJavaPath();
+      if (result && result.filePaths && result.filePaths.length > 0) {
+        const selectedPath = result.filePaths[0];
+        if (customJavaPath) {
+          customJavaPath.value = selectedPath;
+        }
+        await saveCustomJavaPath(selectedPath);
+      }
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error browsing Java path:', error);
+  }
+}
+
+async function saveCustomJavaPath(path) {
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.saveJavaPath) {
+      await window.electronAPI.saveJavaPath(path);
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error saving custom Java path:', error);
+  }
+}
+
+async function loadCustomJavaPath() {
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.loadJavaPath) {
+      const savedPath = await window.electronAPI.loadJavaPath();
+      if (savedPath && savedPath.trim()) {
+        if (customJavaPath) {
+          customJavaPath.value = savedPath;
+        }
+        if (customJavaCheck) {
+          customJavaCheck.checked = true;
+        }
+        if (customJavaOptions) {
+          customJavaOptions.style.display = 'block';
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error loading custom Java path:', error);
+  }
+}
+
+async function savePlayerName() {
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.saveUsername && settingsPlayerName) {
+      const playerName = settingsPlayerName.value.trim() || 'Player';
+      await window.electronAPI.saveUsername(playerName);
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error saving player name:', error);
+  }
+}
+
+async function loadPlayerName() {
+  try {
+    if (window.electronAPI && window.electronAPI.loadUsername && settingsPlayerName) {
+      const savedName = await window.electronAPI.loadUsername();
+      if (savedName) {
+        settingsPlayerName.value = savedName;
+      }
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error loading player name:', error);
+  }
+}
+
+async function loadAllSettings() {
+  await loadCustomJavaPath();
+  await loadPlayerName();
+}
+
+
+export function getCurrentJavaPath() {
+  if (customJavaCheck && customJavaCheck.checked && customJavaPath) {
+    return customJavaPath.value.trim();
+  }
+  return '';
+}
+
+
+export function getCurrentPlayerName() {
+  if (settingsPlayerName && settingsPlayerName.value.trim()) {
+    return settingsPlayerName.value.trim();
+  }
+  return 'Player';
+}
+
+document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', initSettings);
+
+window.SettingsAPI = {
+  getCurrentJavaPath,
+  getCurrentPlayerName
+};
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/GUI/js/ui.js b/GUI/js/ui.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9f12233
--- /dev/null
+++ b/GUI/js/ui.js
@@ -0,0 +1,469 @@
+
+let progressOverlay;
+let progressBar;
+let progressBarFill;
+let progressText;
+let progressPercent;
+let progressSpeed;
+let progressSize;
+
+function showPage(pageId) {
+  const pages = document.querySelectorAll('.page');
+  pages.forEach(page => {
+    if (page.id === pageId) {
+      page.classList.add('active');
+      page.style.display = '';
+    } else {
+      page.classList.remove('active');
+      page.style.display = 'none';
+    }
+  });
+}
+
+function setActiveNav(page) {
+  const navItems = document.querySelectorAll('.nav-item');
+  navItems.forEach(item => {
+    if (item.getAttribute('data-page') === page) {
+      item.classList.add('active');
+    } else {
+      item.classList.remove('active');
+    }
+  });
+}
+
+function handleNavigation() {
+  const navItems = document.querySelectorAll('.nav-item');
+  navItems.forEach(item => {
+    item.addEventListener('click', () => {
+      const page = item.getAttribute('data-page');
+      showPage(`${page}-page`);
+      setActiveNav(page);
+    });
+  });
+}
+
+function setupWindowControls() {
+  const minimizeBtn = document.querySelector('.window-controls .minimize');
+  const closeBtn = document.querySelector('.window-controls .close');
+  
+  const windowControls = document.querySelector('.window-controls');
+  const header = document.querySelector('.header');
+  
+  if (windowControls) {
+    windowControls.style.pointerEvents = 'auto';
+    windowControls.style.zIndex = '10000';
+  }
+  
+  if (header) {
+    header.style.webkitAppRegion = 'drag';
+    if (windowControls) {
+      windowControls.style.webkitAppRegion = 'no-drag';
+    }
+  }
+  
+  if (window.electronAPI) {
+    if (minimizeBtn) {
+      minimizeBtn.onclick = (e) => {
+        e.stopPropagation();
+        window.electronAPI.minimizeWindow();
+      };
+    }
+    if (closeBtn) {
+      closeBtn.onclick = (e) => {
+        e.stopPropagation();
+        window.electronAPI.closeWindow();
+      };
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+function showLauncherOrInstall(isInstalled) {
+  const launcher = document.getElementById('launcher-container');
+  const install = document.getElementById('install-page');
+  const sidebar = document.querySelector('.sidebar');
+  const gameTitle = document.querySelector('.game-title-section');
+  
+  if (isInstalled) {
+    if (launcher) launcher.style.display = '';
+    if (install) install.style.display = 'none';
+    if (sidebar) sidebar.style.pointerEvents = 'auto';
+    if (gameTitle) gameTitle.style.display = '';
+    showPage('play-page');
+    setActiveNav('play');
+  } else {
+    if (launcher) launcher.style.display = 'none';
+    if (install) {
+      install.style.display = '';
+      install.classList.add('active');
+    }
+    if (sidebar) sidebar.style.pointerEvents = 'none';
+    if (gameTitle) gameTitle.style.display = 'none';
+    const pages = document.querySelectorAll('#launcher-container .page');
+    pages.forEach(page => page.classList.remove('active'));
+  }
+}
+
+function setupSidebarLogo() {
+  const logo = document.querySelector('.sidebar-logo img');
+  if (logo) {
+    logo.addEventListener('click', () => {
+      showPage('play-page');
+      setActiveNav('play');
+    });
+  }
+}
+
+function showProgress() {
+  if (progressOverlay) {
+    progressOverlay.style.display = 'block';
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      progressOverlay.style.opacity = '1';
+      progressOverlay.style.transform = 'translateY(0)';
+    }, 10);
+  }
+}
+
+function hideProgress() {
+  if (progressOverlay) {
+    progressOverlay.style.opacity = '0';
+    progressOverlay.style.transform = 'translateY(20px)';
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      progressOverlay.style.display = 'none';
+    }, 300);
+  }
+}
+
+function updateProgress(data) {
+  if (data.message && progressText) {
+    progressText.textContent = data.message;
+  }
+  
+  if (data.percent !== null && data.percent !== undefined) {
+    const percent = Math.min(100, Math.max(0, Math.round(data.percent)));
+    if (progressPercent) progressPercent.textContent = `${percent}%`;
+    if (progressBarFill) progressBarFill.style.width = `${percent}%`;
+    if (progressBar) progressBar.style.width = `${percent}%`;
+  }
+  
+  if (data.speed && data.downloaded && data.total) {
+    const speedMB = (data.speed / 1024 / 1024).toFixed(2);
+    const downloadedMB = (data.downloaded / 1024 / 1024).toFixed(2);
+    const totalMB = (data.total / 1024 / 1024).toFixed(2);
+    if (progressSpeed) progressSpeed.textContent = `${speedMB} MB/s`;
+    if (progressSize) progressSize.textContent = `${downloadedMB} / ${totalMB} MB`;
+  }
+}
+
+function setupAnimations() {
+  document.body.style.opacity = '0';
+  document.body.style.transform = 'translateY(20px)';
+  
+  setTimeout(() => {
+    document.body.style.transition = 'all 0.6s ease';
+    document.body.style.opacity = '1';
+    document.body.style.transform = 'translateY(0)';
+  }, 100);
+  
+  const style = document.createElement('style');
+  style.textContent = `
+    @keyframes fadeInUp {
+      from {
+        opacity: 0;
+        transform: translateY(20px);
+      }
+      to {
+        opacity: 1;
+        transform: translateY(0);
+      }
+    }
+  `;
+  document.head.appendChild(style);
+}
+
+function setupFirstLaunchHandlers() {
+  console.log('Setting up first launch handlers...');
+  
+  window.electronAPI.onFirstLaunchUpdate((data) => {
+    console.log('Received first launch update event:', data);
+    showFirstLaunchUpdateDialog(data);
+  });
+
+  window.electronAPI.onFirstLaunchWelcome(() => {
+  });
+
+  window.electronAPI.onFirstLaunchProgress((data) => {
+    showProgress();
+    updateProgress(data);
+  });
+  
+  window.electronAPI.onLockPlayButton((locked) => {
+    lockPlayButton(locked);
+  });
+}
+
+function showFirstLaunchUpdateDialog(data) {
+  console.log('Creating first launch modal...');
+  
+  const existingModal = document.querySelector('.first-launch-modal-overlay');
+  if (existingModal) {
+    existingModal.remove();
+  }
+  
+  const modalOverlay = document.createElement('div');
+  modalOverlay.className = 'first-launch-modal-overlay';
+  modalOverlay.style.cssText = `
+    position: fixed !important;
+    top: 0 !important;
+    left: 0 !important;
+    right: 0 !important;
+    bottom: 0 !important;
+    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) !important;
+    backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
+    z-index: 999999 !important;
+    display: flex !important;
+    align-items: center !important;
+    justify-content: center !important;
+    pointer-events: all !important;
+  `;
+  
+  const modalDialog = document.createElement('div');
+  modalDialog.className = 'first-launch-modal-dialog';
+  modalDialog.style.cssText = `
+    background: #1a1a1a !important;
+    border-radius: 12px !important;
+    padding: 0 !important;
+    width: 500px !important;
+    max-width: 90vw !important;
+    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
+    border: 1px solid rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.5) !important;
+    overflow: hidden !important;
+    animation: modalSlideIn 0.3s ease-out !important;
+  `;
+  
+  modalDialog.innerHTML = `
+    <div style="background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.2), rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2)); padding: 25px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);">
+      <h2 style="margin: 0; color: #fff; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; text-align: center;">
+        🔄 Game Update Required
+      </h2>
+    </div>
+    <div style="padding: 30px; color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.6;">
+      <div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 25px;">
+        <p style="font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 15px;">
+          An existing Hytale installation has been detected and must be updated to the latest version.
+        </p>
+        <p style="color: #10b981; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 20px;">
+          ✅ Your game saves and settings will be preserved
+        </p>
+      </div>
+      
+      <div style="background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid #3b82f6; margin: 20px 0;">
+        <p style="margin: 8px 0; font-family: 'Courier New', monospace; font-size: 0.9em;">
+          <strong>📁 Location:</strong> ${data.existingGame.installPath}
+        </p>
+        <p style="margin: 8px 0; font-family: 'Courier New', monospace; font-size: 0.9em;">
+          <strong>💾 UserData:</strong> ${data.existingGame.hasUserData ? '✅ Found (will be preserved)' : '❌ Not found'}
+        </p>
+      </div>
+      
+      <div style="background: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.1); padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid #eab308; margin: 20px 0;">
+        <p style="margin: 0; color: #fbbf24; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95em;">
+          ⚠️ This update is mandatory and cannot be skipped
+        </p>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+    <div style="padding: 25px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); text-align: center;">
+      <button id="updateGameBtn" style="
+        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9333ea, #3b82f6) !important;
+        color: white !important;
+        border: none !important;
+        padding: 15px 30px !important;
+        border-radius: 8px !important;
+        font-size: 1rem !important;
+        font-weight: 600 !important;
+        cursor: pointer !important;
+        transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
+        min-width: 200px !important;
+      " onmouseover="this.style.transform='scale(1.05)'" onmouseout="this.style.transform='scale(1)'">
+        🚀 Update Game Now
+      </button>
+    </div>
+  `;
+  
+  modalOverlay.appendChild(modalDialog);
+  
+  modalOverlay.onclick = (e) => {
+    if (e.target === modalOverlay) {
+      e.preventDefault();
+      e.stopPropagation();
+      return false;
+    }
+  };
+  
+  document.addEventListener('keydown', function preventEscape(e) {
+    if (e.key === 'Escape') {
+      e.preventDefault();
+      e.stopPropagation();
+      return false;
+    }
+  });
+  
+  document.body.appendChild(modalOverlay);
+  
+  const updateBtn = document.getElementById('updateGameBtn');
+  updateBtn.onclick = () => {
+    acceptFirstLaunchUpdate();
+  };
+  
+  window.firstLaunchExistingGame = data.existingGame;
+  
+  console.log('First launch modal created and displayed');
+}
+
+function lockPlayButton(locked) {
+  const playButton = document.getElementById('homePlayBtn');
+  
+  if (!playButton) {
+    console.warn('Play button not found');
+    return;
+  }
+  
+  if (locked) {
+    playButton.style.opacity = '0.5';
+    playButton.style.pointerEvents = 'none';
+    playButton.style.cursor = 'not-allowed';
+    playButton.setAttribute('data-locked', 'true');
+    
+    const spanElement = playButton.querySelector('span');
+    if (spanElement) {
+      if (!playButton.getAttribute('data-original-text')) {
+        playButton.setAttribute('data-original-text', spanElement.textContent);
+      }
+      spanElement.textContent = 'CHECKING...';
+    }
+    
+    console.log('Play button locked');
+  } else {
+    playButton.style.opacity = '';
+    playButton.style.pointerEvents = '';
+    playButton.style.cursor = '';
+    playButton.removeAttribute('data-locked');
+    
+    const spanElement = playButton.querySelector('span');
+    const originalText = playButton.getAttribute('data-original-text');
+    if (spanElement && originalText) {
+      spanElement.textContent = originalText;
+      playButton.removeAttribute('data-original-text');
+    }
+    
+    console.log('Play button unlocked');
+  }
+}
+
+
+
+async function acceptFirstLaunchUpdate() {
+  const existingGame = window.firstLaunchExistingGame;
+  
+  if (!existingGame) {
+    showNotification('Error: Game data not found', 'error');
+    return;
+  }
+  
+  const modal = document.querySelector('.first-launch-modal-overlay');
+  if (modal) {
+    modal.style.pointerEvents = 'none';
+    const btn = document.getElementById('updateGameBtn');
+    if (btn) {
+      btn.style.opacity = '0.5';
+      btn.style.cursor = 'not-allowed';
+      btn.textContent = '🔄 Updating...';
+    }
+  }
+  
+  try {
+    showProgress();
+    updateProgress({ message: 'Starting mandatory game update...', percent: 0 });
+    
+    const result = await window.electronAPI.acceptFirstLaunchUpdate(existingGame);
+    
+    window.electronAPI.markAsLaunched && window.electronAPI.markAsLaunched();
+    
+    if (modal) {
+      modal.remove();
+    }
+    
+    lockPlayButton(false);
+    
+    if (result.success) {
+      hideProgress();
+      showNotification('Game updated successfully! 🎉', 'success');
+    } else {
+      hideProgress();
+      showNotification(`Update failed: ${result.error}`, 'error');
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    if (modal) {
+      modal.remove();
+    }
+    lockPlayButton(false);
+    hideProgress();
+    showNotification(`Update error: ${error.message}`, 'error');
+  }
+}
+
+function dismissFirstLaunchDialog() {
+  const modal = document.querySelector('.first-launch-modal-overlay');
+  if (modal) {
+    modal.remove();
+  }
+  
+  lockPlayButton(false);
+  window.electronAPI.markAsLaunched && window.electronAPI.markAsLaunched();
+}
+
+function showNotification(message, type = 'info') {
+  const notification = document.createElement('div');
+  notification.className = `notification notification-${type}`;
+  notification.textContent = message;
+  
+  document.body.appendChild(notification);
+  
+  setTimeout(() => {
+    notification.classList.add('show');
+  }, 100);
+  
+  setTimeout(() => {
+    notification.remove();
+  }, 5000);
+}
+
+function setupUI() {
+  progressOverlay = document.getElementById('progressOverlay');
+  progressBar = document.getElementById('progressBar');
+  progressBarFill = document.getElementById('progressBarFill');
+  progressText = document.getElementById('progressText');
+  progressPercent = document.getElementById('progressPercent');
+  progressSpeed = document.getElementById('progressSpeed');
+  progressSize = document.getElementById('progressSize');
+  
+  lockPlayButton(true);
+  
+  handleNavigation();
+  setupWindowControls();
+  setupSidebarLogo();
+  setupAnimations();
+  setupFirstLaunchHandlers();
+  
+  document.body.focus();
+}
+
+window.LauncherUI = {
+  showPage,
+  setActiveNav,
+  showLauncherOrInstall,
+  showProgress,
+  hideProgress,
+  updateProgress
+};
+
+document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', setupUI);
diff --git a/GUI/js/update.js b/GUI/js/update.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..00393b4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/GUI/js/update.js
@@ -0,0 +1,162 @@
+
+class ClientUpdateManager {
+    constructor() {
+        this.updatePopupVisible = false;
+        this.init();
+    }
+
+    init() {
+        window.electronAPI.onUpdatePopup((updateInfo) => {
+            this.showUpdatePopup(updateInfo);
+        });
+
+        this.checkForUpdatesOnDemand();
+    }
+
+    showUpdatePopup(updateInfo) {
+        if (this.updatePopupVisible) return;
+
+        this.updatePopupVisible = true;
+        
+        const popupHTML = `
+            <div id="update-popup-overlay">
+                <div class="update-popup-container update-popup-pulse">
+                    <div class="update-popup-header">
+                        <div class="update-popup-icon">
+                            <i class="fas fa-download"></i>
+                        </div>
+                        <h2 class="update-popup-title">
+                            NEW UPDATE AVAILABLE
+                        </h2>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="update-popup-versions">
+                        <div class="version-row">
+                            <span class="version-label">Current Version:</span>
+                            <span class="version-current">${updateInfo.currentVersion}</span>
+                        </div>
+                        <div class="version-row">
+                            <span class="version-label">New Version:</span>
+                            <span class="version-new">${updateInfo.newVersion}</span>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="update-popup-message">
+                        A new version of Hytale F2P Launcher is available.<br>
+                        Please download the latest version to continue using the launcher.
+                    </div>
+
+                    <button id="update-download-btn" class="update-download-btn">
+                        <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt" style="margin-right: 0.5rem;"></i>
+                        Download Update
+                    </button>
+
+                    <div class="update-popup-footer">
+                        This popup cannot be closed until you update the launcher
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        `;
+
+        document.body.insertAdjacentHTML('beforeend', popupHTML);
+
+        this.blockInterface();
+
+        const downloadBtn = document.getElementById('update-download-btn');
+        if (downloadBtn) {
+            downloadBtn.addEventListener('click', async (e) => {
+                e.preventDefault();
+                e.stopPropagation();
+                
+                downloadBtn.disabled = true;
+                downloadBtn.innerHTML = '<i class="fas fa-spinner fa-spin" style="margin-right: 0.5rem;"></i>Opening GitHub...';
+                
+                try {
+                    await window.electronAPI.openDownloadPage();
+                    console.log('✅ Download page opened, launcher will close...');
+                    
+                    downloadBtn.innerHTML = '<i class="fas fa-check" style="margin-right: 0.5rem;"></i>Launcher closing...';
+                    
+                } catch (error) {
+                    console.error('❌ Error opening download page:', error);
+                    downloadBtn.disabled = false;
+                    downloadBtn.innerHTML = '<i class="fas fa-external-link-alt" style="margin-right: 0.5rem;"></i>Download Update';
+                }
+            });
+        }
+
+        const overlay = document.getElementById('update-popup-overlay');
+        if (overlay) {
+            overlay.addEventListener('click', (e) => {
+                if (e.target === overlay) {
+                    e.preventDefault();
+                    e.stopPropagation();
+                    return false;
+                }
+            });
+        }
+
+        console.log('🔔 Update popup displayed with new style');
+    }
+
+    blockInterface() {
+        const mainContent = document.querySelector('.flex.w-full.h-screen');
+        if (mainContent) {
+            mainContent.classList.add('interface-blocked');
+        }
+
+        document.body.classList.add('no-select');
+
+        document.addEventListener('keydown', this.blockKeyEvents.bind(this), true);
+        
+        document.addEventListener('contextmenu', this.blockContextMenu.bind(this), true);
+        
+        console.log('🚫 Interface blocked for update');
+    }
+
+    blockKeyEvents(event) {
+        if (event.target.closest('#update-popup-overlay')) {
+            if ((event.key === 'Enter' || event.key === ' ') && 
+                event.target.id === 'update-download-btn') {
+                return;
+            }
+            if (event.key !== 'Tab') {
+                event.preventDefault();
+                event.stopPropagation();
+            }
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        event.preventDefault();
+        event.stopPropagation();
+        event.stopImmediatePropagation();
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    blockContextMenu(event) {
+        if (!event.target.closest('#update-popup-overlay')) {
+            event.preventDefault();
+            event.stopPropagation();
+            return false;
+        }
+    }
+
+    async checkForUpdatesOnDemand() {
+        try {
+            const updateInfo = await window.electronAPI.checkForUpdates();
+            if (updateInfo.updateAvailable) {
+                this.showUpdatePopup(updateInfo);
+            }
+            return updateInfo;
+        } catch (error) {
+            console.error('Error checking for updates:', error);
+            return { updateAvailable: false, error: error.message };
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
+    window.updateManager = new ClientUpdateManager();
+});
+
+window.ClientUpdateManager = ClientUpdateManager;
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