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November 28, 2024

2K Games removes its launcher from all of its PC games on Steam and Epic

2K Games has phased out its launcher for all titles on the Epic Games Store and Steam, allowing players to access games like Bioshock, Civilization, and XCOM without needing an additional launcher. This change eliminates unnecessary login steps while ensuring that save files remain unaffected. Some XCOM titles will have a Mod launcher for optional content, but core gameplay is unchanged. 2K Games has no plans to reinstate the launcher, aiming to simplify access to their games. The upcoming release of Civilization VII in February 2025 will also be available without the launcher.

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November 26, 2024

2K Games Has Officially Ditched Its PC Launcher

2K Games has announced the complete removal of its 2K PC launcher from all titles, allowing games like Bioshock Remastered and Marvel’s Midnight Suns to launch directly through Steam. This transition began on November 18, with most titles moving smoothly, although some, like the remastered Mafia Trilogy, may require additional steps. An update on November 25 removed the 2K launcher from users' systems, replacing it with a text document titled “2kLauncherRemoved.txt.” 2K has provided a guide for users who want to ensure the launcher is completely removed from their PCs and has stated it will not continue to support the 2K Games launcher.

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November 26, 2024

2K Removes Its launcher From All PC Games

2K has announced the removal of its launcher from all PC games on Steam and the Epic Games Store, effective November 18, 2024. This includes the discontinuation of the 2K Launcher Beta for Sid Meier’s Civilization V. A follow-up update was released on November 25 to ensure complete removal of the launcher. Players may notice a text file named 2kLauncherRemoved.txt in place of the 2KLauncher folder. Some titles, such as Bioshock Remastered and Marvel’s Midnight Suns, will now launch directly into gameplay. Players are advised to restart Steam or reboot their PCs to ensure changes take effect. The 2K Launcher files may still be present on users' computers, but saved games will not be impacted, and access to purchased games will remain unchanged.

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November 26, 2024

We just beat a PC gaming villain: 2K removes its pointless, game-breaking launcher from its entire catalogue

2K has officially announced the discontinuation of the 2K Launcher, effective November 18, 2024, following widespread user frustration and performance issues. The launcher will be removed from all games that utilized it on both Epic Games Store and Steam. A follow-up update for complete removal was rolled out on November 25. The beta version of the launcher has also been eliminated from Civilization V. XCOM 2 will now offer options to launch either the original or a new mod launcher, while players can still launch the game directly without mods. All mod launchers are compatible with the Steam Deck.

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November 26, 2024

2K Has Removed Its Launcher from Epic & Steam Games

The publisher behind franchises such as BioShock, Civilization, and Mafia announced that games including BioShock Remastered, BioShock 2 Remastered, BioShock Infinite, The Quarry, and Marvel's Midnight Suns will be launched without a separate launcher. They are implementing algorithms to remove the launcher for titles like Mafia Trilogy Definitive Edition, Civilization VI, Civilization V, XCOM 2, and XCOM: Chimera Squad. The publisher has also addressed concerns about the launcher potentially appearing when launching games through Steam and encourages players to connect via their 80 Level Talent platform, Discord server, and social media channels.

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November 26, 2024

The 2K Launcher Is No More — You Can Now Launch 2K’s PC Games Directly in Steam

2K Games has retired its launcher, allowing players to access games directly through Steam. This affects titles such as Civilization 5, the Mafia Trilogy Definitive Edition, and XCOM 2, which previously relied on the launcher. The 2K Launcher has been removed from games like Bioshock Remastered and Marvel’s Midnight Suns, enabling easier access. Civilization 5 now uses Steam Launch options, while XCOM 2 will use the Original XCOM 2 Mod Launcher for mod support. Players have been provided instructions for the removal process, and saved games remain intact. There are no plans to reinstate the 2K Launcher. This transition precedes the release of Civilization 7 in February 2025.

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November 26, 2024

2K removes launcher from Steam and Epic titles

2K Games has phased out its launcher from all titles on Steam and the Epic Games Store, following an announcement about the sunset of the launcher technology set for November. A beta version of the launcher was removed from Sid Meier's Civilization 5. Players are advised to fully close and reopen Steam and ensure the latest game updates are downloaded on the Epic Games Store. Popular titles like BioShock Remastered, BioShock 2 Remastered, BioShock Infinite, and Marvel's Midnight Suns will now launch directly when players hit the play button.

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November 26, 2024

2K Games has removed its launcher from all of its PC games

2K Games has announced the discontinuation of its launcher for all PC titles on Steam and the Epic Games Store, allowing players to launch games directly from these platforms. This change affects popular titles including Bioshock Remastered, Bioshock 2 Remastered, Bioshock Infinite, The Quarry, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, the Mafia Trilogy Definitive Edition, and the Civilization series. XCOM 2 will still require launching through the Steam Client for mod compatibility. The "2K Launcher Beta" for Sid Meier’s Civilization V has also been eliminated. 2K Games is the first major publisher to completely remove its launcher from all PC titles.

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November 26, 2024

2K has removed its launcher from all PC games

2K has officially discontinued its PC games launcher, as announced in a blog post. The launcher has been removed from all games using it on Steam and the Epic Games Store, including the "2K Launcher Beta" from Sid Meier’s Civilization V. Players are advised to close and reopen Steam, reboot their PCs, and ensure the latest game updates are installed on Epic Games for a smooth transition. Games like BioShock Remastered and Marvel’s Midnight Suns will now launch directly, while titles such as Mafia Trilogy Definitive Edition and XCOM 2 may still encounter issues with mod support.

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October 22, 2024

The Witcher fans warned they’ve 24 hours to claim free game

CD Projekt RED has announced that players have one day left to claim the free game Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, which is available exclusively to PC users with an Amazon Prime subscription. Released in 2018, Thronebreaker features a 30-hour main campaign where players control Queen Meve and face a Nilfgaardian invasion. The game includes narrative-driven exploration, puzzles, and card battle mechanics, and offers 20 possible world end-states for replayability. It received a score of 85 on Metacritic. The offer expires on October 23.