Amiga Forever and C64 Forever 10 “R4” Update

Press Release:

September 14, 2024 – Cloanto released today the “R4” (10.4.0.0) update for Amiga Forever 10 and C64 Forever 10.

The “R4” build is the result of almost two years of development, making version 10 one of the longest-running major releases ever.

This is a free update for existing version 10 users, who can get the new version through the Help/About dialog in Amiga Forever and C64 Forever. Additionally, the updated full installation package and ISO image can be accessed via the Help/My Downloads and Keys menu item, and are set to remain available for at least 10 years after an order.

New and enhanced features since the original launch include:

• Improved touch and multi-touch support
• Enhanced logging features (Help/Developer menu), also providing easier access to previously separate log files (e.g. software installation)
• In a “Merge platforms” scenario (e.g. both Amiga Forever and C64 Forever are installed), the check for updates in one player checks for updates across all players and plugins
• New Export/Import tool for backup purposes and to transfer configurations between computers
• New resize and zoom features for emulation windows (including “fine resize” via Alt+drag) optimized for high-DPI displays
• Rewritten handling of guest (emulation) windows, with improved lagless drag
• Better recognition of emulation window by screen capture and recording applications (OBS, Streamlabs, Twitch streaming, etc.)
• Title editor and tabs open faster thanks to new asynchronous functionality
• Support for additional types of game controllers
• Enhancements to RP9 Toolbox, Setup Wizard, Arcade mode, fullscreen emulation
• Improved internet modem, now also with Telnet options
• Faster Type Clipboard Text functionality, with new replacement rules for unavailable characters
• Optimized CD and DVD file systems, e.g. for GNU/Linux and for Amiga environments that do not support Rock Ridge
• Better support for “portable” installations without administrative privileges
• Improved RP9 property handler (for File Explorer, Windows Search, etc.)
• Refined Windows theme integration
• Support for some of the latest system features introduced in Windows 11 24H2, including the requirements for Microsoft Store versions of Amiga Forever and C64 Forever
• Hundreds of additional improvements, including fixes to all known bugs (see the Changelog for additional details)

Open source components like the WinUAE, WinFellow and VICE emulation plugins, and the FloppyBridge library also were refreshed to the latest stable versions.

As always, we are grateful to the many friends who supported this project and our Amiga passion, vision and hope.