After the recent update, Civilization VI Games on Steam will no longer require the 2K Games launcher to play. and the upcoming sequel, Civilization 7nor will it force players to use third-party launchers on Steam. This is just the latest example of a new positive trend.
Steam has long been the dominant and most popular digital store for PC games. Most games on the platform use Valve’s beloved app for DRM, updates, and everything else. However, some publishers, such as EA, have long forced players who purchase games on Steam to download, install, and process separation Computer launcher.
Over the past three years or so, More and more publishers are following EA’s strategy of Lock Steam games behind third-party apps. This is annoying, often results in a terrible experience, and may even block access to a game you own simply because EA or someone else’s launcher isn’t working properly. However, publishers seem to be starting to ditch all these silly launchers, which is great news.
As already mentioned, on August 15, 2K and Firaxis announce 2016 Civilization VI and its upcoming sequel No third-party launchers are required on Steam. July, Kerbal Space Program Receive updates quietly deleted its controversial launcherwhich was added to the rocket-building sim a few years after its Early Access debut.
at the same time, EA announced in May That need twoAn award-winning co-op platformer, it has also ditched the EA Games launcher. This makes playing games on the Steam Deck much easier. But EA also confirmed in July that That October’s Dragon Age: Veiled Wardens Players will also not be asked to download and install third-party applications. This is all good news.
Look, I have no problem with companies competing with Steam and creating their own digital stores on PC. Actually, I like it. While Steam is great, I think competition from Epic is causing Valve to update and improve Steam more than usual. If EA or Ubisoft wanted to have their own store and app, sell the game at a cheaper price or include exclusive DLC or other content, that would also be great.
The problem is, even if you buy the game on Steam, these publishers force you to download other stores and launchers. This is when it gets frustrating.
So the recent trend of publishers ditching the Steam game launcher is good news in a year filled with plenty of bad news for games. Hopefully these games will sell well and convince other publishers to ditch all those annoying launchers too. I can dream, can’t I?
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