It simply turned approach much less of a problem to launch 2K video games out of your Steam library. The writer has formally eliminated its launcher from each recreation that used it on Steam (and the Epic Games Retailer). The removing went via on November 18, however a follow-up replace to make sure the Launcher was absolutely eliminated dropped on November 25.
Many video games, together with Bioshock Remastered, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, and The Quarry, will now launch immediately via Steam. Different video games used the launcher for extra performance. These video games will now launch a small submenu earlier than opening the sport itself.
For instance, XCOM 2 and XCOM: Chimera Squad used the 2K launcher for mod administration. Now, launching the sport will open a small menu which is able to allow you to open the mod launcher or the chosen recreation immediately. For each video games, this transformation enables you to set up and use mods on Steam Deck, although the Chimera Squad menu could have some graphical and interface glitches on the moveable machine.
Some information from the launcher could stay. The 2K launcher folder has been changed with a textual content file entitled 2kLauncherRemoved.txt, which might be safely deleted. You can too seek for remaining information in your Home windows search bar with the next textual content: “%localappdatapercentT2GP Launcher” and “%appdatapercentT2GP Launcher.” You could find a extra detailed tutorial for deleting the launcher’s information on the 2K support site.
This replace follows affirmation that Civilization 7 wouldn’t require the 2K launcher. The writer might also be engaged on an un-announced remake, potentialities embody Bioshock and Spec Ops: The Line.