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Edge Lightning Engine

Monitor your system performance with a reactive screen border. Edge Lightning Engine visualizes CPU, GPU, and RAM usage via dynamic ambient lighting. Lightweight, fully customizable, and designed to be a non-intrusive "click-through" overlay for your desktop.

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Release Date:

Feb 13, 2026

Developer:

MIDLANDSTORY Inc.

Publisher:

MIDLANDSTORY Inc.

	Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles
English	✔		✔

Early Access Software

Get involved with this software as it develops.

Note: This Early Access software is not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to use this software in its current state, then you should wait to see if it progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“As this is a new venture into desktop accessories, we need your feedback.”

Approximately how long will this software be in Early Access?

“The project will be in Early Access for approximately two months after initial release.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The final version will be an improved version based on user feedback during the Early Access period.
The following features are currently lacking in the Early Access version:
- Multilingual support
- Performance improvements
- Other attractive customization features”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Basic effects editing and settings are available.
Available in English only.”

Will this software be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, Edge Lightning Engine will go from "Free" to "Paid" upon release.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“
We will incorporate user reports and feedback on the discussion board into the development process.
https://steamcommunity.com/app/4170560/discussions/

We will post news and other information about the development status on the community bulletin board and share it with users as needed.”

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About This Software

Performance & Safety (Gamer First)

Zero-Distraction "Auto-Pause": The engine includes an automatic detection system that pauses effects instantly when a fullscreen application is active. This ensures 0% resource usage while you are in a competitive match.

Note: For games played in Borderless Window or Windowed Mode, automatic detection may vary. We recommend manually toggling the "Pause" switch via the system tray icon before starting a match to guarantee maximum performance.

Anti-Cheat Safe (Non-Intrusive Design): We prioritize your account safety over deep system integration. Edge Lightning Engine monitors system performance using only standard Windows APIs (WMI). Because we do not hook into specific game processes or read window memory to force detection, the software remains completely safe to use alongside anti-cheat systems like VAC, Vanguard, and Ricochet.

⚠️ Early Access Performance Note

This software is currently in early access and allows for high-fidelity visual effects. While optimized, some presets can be GPU intensive.

Important for Gamers: If you experience any FPS drops:

Ensure the "Pause when Fullscreen" feature is enabled.
If playing in Windowed/Borderless modes, please manually pause the engine to free up GPU resources.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

The following uses AI-generated content:
#AppDescriptionTranslation
#StoreVideoBGM
#StoreVideoAssets

System Requirements

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Processor: Dual-Core CPU (2.0 GHz or higher)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU capable of running OS desktop composition (Aero/DWM)
Storage: 512 MB available space
Additional Notes: Requires .NET Desktop Runtime (often installed automatically by Steam).

Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit)
Processor: Quad-Core CPU (Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 series or better)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU capable of running OS desktop composition (Aero/DWM)
Storage: 2 GB available space
Additional Notes: This application runs in the background. Recommended specs are based on a typical gaming PC setup to ensure minimal performance impact during gameplay.