Release history
Patch Notes.
A clear record of what changed in HexaQuill, what is available today, and what remains planned for later releases.
Current release: v1.0.0Updated: 28 August 2026Windows Free Public Preview
V1.0.0 · FREE PUBLIC PREVIEW
The first public Windows release
HexaQuill is available free while Premium features remain locked and marked Coming soon.
Installer: HexaQuill-Setup-1.0.0.exeRelease date: 28 August 2026
What changed
Free first, with a clearer release path.
The application, website, and download flow were aligned around the Free Public Preview.
DESKTOP APP
Free release enabled
- Five editable novels are included in the Free plan.
- The chapter editor, Codex worldbuilding, Word/PDF export, and OpenRouter support remain available.
- Premium-only features are locked and labelled Coming soon.
- Pricing and checkout prompts are removed for this release.
WINDOWS RELEASE
Installer published
- A Windows installer is available from the HexaQuill website.
- The official GitHub release provides a second trusted download route.
- The installer is not yet digitally signed, so Windows may show an Unknown publisher warning.
- A Microsoft Store release is planned for later.
WEBSITE
Download experience rebuilt
- The home-page download buttons now lead to a dedicated download page.
- Users can choose the website installer or open the official GitHub release page.
- The canonical production domain is hexaquill.com.
- The SHA-256 checksum is displayed for installer verification.
COMMUNITY & SUPPORT
More ways to reach us
- The Contact Us page and navigation button have been restored.
- The official Discord community is linked across the website.
- A visible Discord icon provides quick access from every page.
- This Patch Notes page now records public release changes.
INSTALLER VERIFICATION
SHA-256
C54B7FD268F46D4B94B3C9AB22005C93196EEC144B126D920CD01D0B489985B0
Compare this value with the checksum shown on the download page before running the installer.
