Borderless Gaming News

Hey folks,

Today I am dropping the optional support DLC - Dark Mode from $9.99 to $4.99.

Based on the passionate community feedback, people said they would happily support the project if the price was lower, so in an effort to keep Borderless Gaming free and open source when v11 comes out, I’m dropping the price so folks can support the development and rewrite.

Just a quick update: the previously announced feature request & feedback portal is now open to all owners of Borderless Gaming on Steam.

You can now submit feature request or vote on existing ones over at borderlessgam.ing.

Announcing the New Borderless Gaming Feature Request & Feedback Portal

I'm excited to introduce a brand new way for the Borderless Gaming community to share their ideas, suggestions, vote on new features, and share feedback directly with me, the developer. The Borderless Gaming Feature Request & Feedback Portal is now live and available for users who have purchased Buy Borderless Gaming - Donation #1

Prioritizing Early Supporters

While I plan to eventually open up the portal to all paid owners of Borderless Gaming, I'm initially focusing on gathering feedback from the early supporters and most engaged users. These are the individuals who have consistently demonstrated their commitment to the project and have a vested interest in shaping its future direction.

I aim to ensure that the features and improvements I prioritize align with the needs and preferences of the most supportive community members.

How to Access the Portal

If you've purchased Borderless Gaming - Donation #1, you can jump right over to the new website borderlessgam.ing.

Note on Borderless Gaming Github Issues

While Github issues will still be checked for bug reports (which will get fixed regardless), any suggestions for features posted there will be a lower priority than the ones submitted through this dedicated Feature Request & Feedback Portal.

Open Source and Cost-Effective for All

The underlying technology powering this new portal is open source, and I've made the codebase publicly available for anyone to inspect, contribute to, or even self-host. I believe in transparency and collaboration, and by making the codebase open source, I hope to foster a collaborative environment where community members can actively participate in the development process.

Furthermore, I've designed this solution to be cost-effective, allowing other small developers on Steam to host their own user feedback systems without spending $50-$100 per month on similar services. This project will evolve over time, offering greater functionality and deeper integrations with Steam, all while remaining free to self-host for whoever wishes to do so.

You can find the source code here.

Go check out the new portal at https://borderlessgam.ing

I'm excited to hear your ideas and suggestions, and I can't wait to see how the Borderless Gaming community will help shape the future of the project.

Thank you for your continued support!

I'm excited to announce that an optional dark mode DLC is now available for Borderless Gaming.

With the release of v10 a few weeks ago, Borderless Gaming's internals were rewritten to improve stability, increase performance, and bring much-needed improvements to its interaction with Windows 11. I'm currently working on v11, which includes a complete UI rewrite to move away from the legacy framework I originally built nearly a decade ago. This rewrite aims to make Borderless Gaming cross-platform, sleeker, and improve the overall user experience.

To support the ongoing development and fund the work required for these significant improvements, I've released dark mode as an optional DLC. This DLC is intended to replace the previous "Donation DLC" and provides a way for the community to directly contribute to Borderless Gaming's continued development.

[h2]Why charge for dark mode?[/h2]

As the sole maintainer of Borderless Gaming, I rely on the community's support through purchases on Steam to continue dedicating time and resources to the project. I want to assure you that I would never paywall core functionality. Dark mode is a purely cosmetic addition that has not previously existed in Borderless Gaming and is not required to use the software or any of its features. By offering it as an optional DLC, it serves as a clear way for users to show their ongoing support for the project's longevity.

[h2]Regarding the achievement[/h2]

This DLC adds one new achievement. For those who are "achievement hunters" and prefer not to pay for unlocking achievements, you can still unlock it without purchasing the DLC by pressing "Win" + "F7" while Borderless Gaming is focused.

[h2]Why not increase the base app price?[/h2]

Borderless Gaming offers everything you need out of the box. Raising the base price would make the Steam version and its powerful features inaccessible to many people. By offering optional DLC, those who can afford to support the project further can do so, while ensuring the base app remains affordable for everyone.

[h2]Upcoming features in v11[/h2]

v11 will bring exciting new features, including integer scaling, custom frames, a modern UI, plugins, and much more. Your support through the dark mode DLC will directly contribute to the development of these features.

I understand that some people may have strong opinions on this approach. I want to remind everyone that Borderless Gaming is freeware, and you can find the full source code, including dark mode, on GitHub and use it without paying. By purchasing the dark mode DLC on Steam, you're funding the development of crucial new features, and if you don't want to purchase dark mode, you'll still have full access to any new features added thanks to the support and backing of the community.

As always, I'm open to your feedback and appreciate your continued support.

Click here to purchase dark mode.