Changelog
Version: 1.5.0
9/26/2026
- Added integrated NWES.gg Lobbies, Lobby Dashboard, and My Matches experiences.
- Added Windows App Link support, allowing supported NWES.gg lobby invitations to open directly in Competitor Companion.
- Improved authentication and session sharing across NWES.gg pages.
- Added Home, Back, Forward, and Refresh browser navigation.
- Added smoother page-loading transitions to reduce blank flashes during navigation.
- Added dynamic page titles and improved browser window presentation.
- Added controlled external-link support for approved competition and community websites.
- Improved startup behavior, deep-link handling, and single-instance reliability.
- Updated dependencies and improved application security and stability.
Version: 1.4.0
9/20/2026
- Added a built-in browser for accessing My Matches and NWES.gg directly from the tray.
- Improved the login flow and session persistence.
- Added simple browser navigation controls for a smoother match workflow.
- Improved anti-cheat status monitoring with faster, more accurate updates.
- Added light and dark mode tray icon support.
- Improved tray menu organization and status messaging.
- Prevented multiple instances of Competitor Companion from running.
- Removed the legacy in-app updater in favor of Microsoft Store updates.
- Updated dependencies and strengthened application security and stability.
Version: 1.3.0
6/13/2025
- Published to Microsoft Store
Version: 1.3.0 beta
6/3/2025
- Updated axios and cross-spawn versions
- Submitted to Microsoft
Version: 1.2.0
8/3/2024
- Introduction of Uglify
- Optimized / rebuilt update function
Version: 1.1.0
7/26/2024
- Included update function
- Added toast notifications
- Enabled auto-update feature on launch
- Updated taskbar icon to white
- Added logout function
- Added launch / successful login notifications
- Adjusted data posting interval
- Updated AC service status polling interval
- Updated Login window size
Version: 1.0.0
7/25/2024
- Created CC page
- Released app on site
App Details
Framework: Electron
Requirements: Windows 10/11
Latest Release: 9/26/2026 v1.5.0
How to Use
Using the App takes a few steps:
- Download Competitor Companion from the Microsoft Store
- Right click the app in your taskbar, and login
- Open and login to AC
- Connect to NWES.gg game server
Read more in the FAQ
What it Does
The NWES.gg Competitor Companion App is a proprietary minimal taskbar software monitoring your system. It is designed to report your system status at intervals during regulation gameplay.
- Competitor Companion reports client and service status to NWES.gg only when a game is open.
- Competitor Companion is not an anti-cheat.
- Competitor Companion does not change the state of your machine in any way.
- Any information collected through this app is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.