Sync Playtime from Other Storefront Launchers

šŸ“‹Summary

Introduce support for importing and syncing playtime data from various PC storefronts—such as Amazon Games, Epic Games Store, and others—similar to the Steam & GOG playtime sync feature introduced in LaunchBox 12.5. This would ensure more accurate tracking across multiple devices and installations.


ā—Problem

Currently, playtime data is only automatically imported from Steam & GOG. Other storefronts (Epic, Amazon, etc.) do not sync their usage statistics with LaunchBox, requiring manual updates or relying on inconsistent device-based cloud syncing. For users running LaunchBox across multiple PCs or setups, this creates discrepancies in recorded playtime.


šŸ’”Proposal

  • Expand the playtime sync feature to support other major storefronts that track usage stats locally or via cloud

  • Detect and import available playtime metadata directly from installed launchers where supported

  • Optionally allow the user to choose whether LaunchBox or the storefront’s value should be considered the ā€œsource of truthā€

  • Sync this data as part of the existing cloud sync workflow for consistency across devices


šŸ”„Targeted Storefronts

  • Epic Games Store: Games often store playtime locally in cloud config files

  • Amazon Games: Also tracks total play hours per title within the launcher

  • Ubisoft Connect / EA App / Battle.net (future support possible)


āœ…Benefits

  • Ensures consistent and accurate playtime tracking across devices

  • Reduces manual tracking effort, especially for non-Steam users

  • Makes use of already available data in third-party launchers

  • Supports more complete game stats and library management for completionists and stat-focused users

  • Brings parity between Steam and other major launchers in LaunchBox’s tracking ecosystem

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LaunchBox for Windows

Date

9 months ago

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BDeRbDaMaStA

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