Publisher 2K's launcher has been completely removed after today's update

FAQ

Q: Why is the 2K Launcher still opening when I launch the game on Steam? I thought you said you removed it?

A: If you are not seeing the updated launch flow, a simple restart of Steam will resolve the issue. Sometimes changes in launch options are only applied the next time Steam itself is opened. Turning it off and on again legitimately works here - just make sure you are fully closing Steam and not just minimizing it.

Q: Why don’t I see these Steam launch options when I use my Desktop Shortcut?

A: Steam will always open whatever the top launch option on the Steam Launch Option list is when launching a game from a Desktop shortcut, even if you have selected one of the other options as your preferred option. This is how Steam Desktop Shortcuts currently function. If you prefer to use one of the other options, you will need to launch the game through Steam itself rather than the game’s Desktop Shortcut.

Q: Does this mean you uninstalled the 2K Launcher from my PC?

A: The 2K Launcher files may still be present on your computer. If you'd like to delete them, please see our [2K Launcher] Removing 2K Launcher Files article.

Q: Will this impact my game’s save files?

A: No, your saved games shouldn’t be impacted by this change.

Q: I’ve been bypassing the 2K Launcher, will this impact me?

A: Technically no, this wouldn’t impact you and your game will continue to run like before. Since the command you’re using will now be unnecessary, you can continue to use that launch option or remove it entirely.

Q: Will I lose access to any of my games?

A: No, so long as you purchased the game on Steam or Epic, you’ll continue to have access to it on that platform.

Q: I’m still having the same issues in my game as when I was using the 2K Launcher, why aren’t my issues fixed?

A: Since this update only removed the 2K Launcher and adjusted launch flows, this means the issue you’re experiencing was unrelated. In this case, we recommend you submit a support ticket.

Q: Can I still use the 2K Launcher if I want to?

A: We currently have no plans to allow an optional 2K Launcher setting, but we appreciate your interest.

This is good news very good news I wish all other launchers for Epic/Steam would be removed

Great news -- just saved nearly 900Mb in my HD. :D

Cheers!

Damn, I just finished XCOM 2 a few days ago. Couldn't they do this sooner?!?

good riddance

Wish EA,Ubisoft & Rockstar would do the same with their useless launchers.

Thanksgiving came early

Good!

I came across it only while playing Mafia DE, it wasn't intrusive or really annoying if I remember well.

That's all the positives I can (maybe mistakenly) say, it surely won't be missed.

"Q: Can I still use the 2K Launcher if I want to?" - Said no one ever...

Saw the news earlier and very glad about it. Took them long enough, considering this stupidity was implemented in September 2022 already and I haven't heard a single good word about it ever since. :D

cool. its god awful
2k launcher kills every single game ive tried on steam deck
makes them crash on launch
waiting for ubisoft launcher now
had my eye on about 15+ games im not touching until its gone

I hope this is TakeTwo's doing and they do the same for Rockstar as well.

Now Rockstar launcher please.

3rd party launchers should be abolished and banned, punishable by law.

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Good, it caused very big performance issues when i played Mafia remake, luckily you could just launch game exe from folder and bypass it. Useless crap, they have like 10 games anyway, some nerve to create launcher over that lol

Good riddance.
I remember playing something from them that initially didn't have their launcher and everything was fine, then years later replayed it and it kept crashing. I think it was XCOM 2?

Finally someone learns from their mistake... took a while though but better late than never.
Now if others could follow suit...