2K Games Can Now Launch on Steam and Epic Without the 2K Launcher
2K Games has taken steps to ensure that PC gamers no longer need to use their launcher whenever playing on either Steam or Epic Games, as the publisher has fully removed the 2K launcher requirement from both digital storefronts, which should be good news for gamers.
With 2K announcing the sunset of the 2K launcher in October of this year, it seems that the day has finally come when the launcher will no longer be needed to launch a 2K published game on either Steam or Epic Games. As part of an update on the “Complete Sunset” post, 2K has confirmed that the launcher has been completely removed from both platforms.
Steam and Epic Games Free of 2K Launcher
“As of November 18, 2024, the 2K Launcher has been removed from every game that used it on Epic and Steam. Additionally, we also removed the “2K Launcher Beta”, a completely separate launcher, from Sid Meier’s Civilization V. On November 25, a follow-up update was sent out via Steam to make sure the 2K Launcher was fully removed. You may notice the 2KLauncher folder was replaced with a text file called 2kLauncherRemoved.txt. This file isn’t needed, and you can safely delete it!”
While some out of the loop may see this as nothing major, many in the PC community are rejoicing at the news, as it means unwanted bloat is no longer needed on a platform that should work without it. That, and the several, and well-documented issues, such as with performance, that the 2K launcher had on many titles now being “fixed” with the removal.
Steam Deck users can also experience several 2K published titles now without the hassle of logging in and setting up the launcher on the device. This removal also allows several of their titles to now be modded on the Steam Deck.
Fantastic news for the community, and let us hope that this leads to more launcher requirements. I know with the 2K launcher now gone, many are now wondering if Take-Two will continue down this path and remove the Rockstar launcher requirement. One can dream right?
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