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Goodbye 2K Launcher – PC Launcher Officially Shut Down

Mihaela Kicevski by Mihaela Kicevski
November 25, 2024
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Buckle up because we’ve got some juicy news from 2K that will shake things up a bit! The publisher behind iconic titles like BioShock and Mafia announced they’ve officially shut down their PC games launcher. Yup, you heard that right! No more 2K Launcher cluttering your game library!

This change was shared in a blog post by 2K, and honestly, it feels like a breath of fresh air. The launcher has been removed from every game that uses it on platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store. I mean, who didn’t get slightly annoyed when launching a game turned into an obstacle course thanks to an extra layer?

The removal also includes the “2K Launcher Beta” from Sid Meier’s Civilization V, goodbye unnecessary hoops! 🎉 But wait, before you throw confetti everywhere, let’s unpack what this means for us players.

The Positives

  • Smoother Launches: Titles such as Bioshock Remastered, Bioshock Infinite, and Marvel’s Midnight Suns will launch directly into the action with just one click. Who doesn’t love instant gratification?
  • No More Compatibility Issues: Launchers can be notorious for causing issues, crashes, failures to start…you name it. Ridding ourselves of this makes room for fewer headaches!
  • User-Friendliness: As much as we love our gaming libraries looking organized and neat (seriously!), having fewer launchers means less clutter. Yay for simplicity!

The Drawbacks

  • Potential Game Breaks: 2K did warn that some titles might have hiccups due to the removal of the launcher. So, if you’re gearing up to dive back into XCOM 2 or Mafia Trilogy Definitive Edition, keep your fingers crossed they play nice without any extra support.
  • No Mod Support: For those mod enthusiasts, certain games still require the old launcher for mod support. That could put a damper on your creative fun!
  • A Little Extra Effort Required: If you run into problems after this significant change (and let’s be honest, tech isn’t always smooth sailing), players might need to reboot their PCs or update their games manually from Epic or Steam. A little annoying but not impossible!

This shift is monumental, considering how many players were vocal about disliking multiple launchers clogging up their systems. It seems like 2K is finally listening to our pleas, or maybe they just wanted us all back in one happy place without unnecessary fuss.

I’m super curious about how everyone feels about these changes! Are you excited? A little worried? Let me know in the comments below!

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