2K Games has removed the 2K Launcher feature from all games sold on Steam and Epic Games, allowing players to access games like Bioshock, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, and Mafia Trilogy on PC by simply clicking on the game icon without having to deal with the 2K Launcher anymore.
Some 2K games, such as Civilization VI on Steam, have already had the Launcher removed, with the Epic Games version recently being stripped of it in the latest update. Details may vary for other games, so be sure to check the source for more information.
Users may still see files of the 2K Launcher on their PC, which can be deleted following the provided instructions.
Major game companies have previously favored creating their own Launchers in hopes of using the space to showcase additional games or services. However, this approach has proven to be ineffective and many companies, like Bethesda, have discontinued their Launchers by 2022.
Source: 2K Games, Neowin
TLDR: 2K Games has removed the 2K Launcher feature from their games on Steam and Epic Games, simplifying the game access process for players. Other game companies have also discontinued their own Launchers due to inefficiency.
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