Collapse was originally designed for Honkai Impact 3rd. However, as the project evolved, this launcher is now a game client for all currently released miHoYo Games.
Publisher’s description
What is Collapse?
Collapse by neon-nyan is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.83.16, released on April 11, 2026. The version history goes back to March 27, 2024: 16 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (CollapseLauncher/Collapse) has 1,785 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “An Advanced Launcher for miHoYo/HoYoverse Games”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 7.8 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Collapse is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Collapse safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C157D4B8F0CFA80ECA2562BB1528AFEC800B01149E0219114418DCD7F22F4589· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 16 versions ›16 versions over 2 years · about 7.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.83.16Latest | April 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.83.15 | March 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.82.36 | October 26, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 1.82.28 | June 10, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 1.82.24 | May 13, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 1.82.21 | March 29, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 1.82.13 | January 5, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 1.82.11 | January 1, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CollapseLauncher.Collapse -eCollapseLauncher-stable-Setup.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- neon-nyan
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/CollapseLauncher/Collapse
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.83.16
- Released
- April 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 8, 2024
- Versions listed
- 16
- Updates / year
- 7.8
- GitHub stars
- 1,785
- GitHub forks
- 89
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- CollapseLauncher.Collapse
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Collapse free?
Yes. Collapse is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Collapse safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Collapse with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Collapse be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Collapse support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Collapse run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Collapse?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 27, 2024.
Can I use Collapse without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Collapse?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, LocalSend and Simplenote. The alternatives page compares them.
