2K Games Permanently Removes Its PC Launcher From All Titles

The publisher has eliminated its unpopular launcher from Steam and Epic Games Store, simplifying access to its games.

The 2K Launcher was officially removed from all Steam and Epic Games Store titles on November 18, with a follow-up update on November 25 ensuring complete removal.
Games like Bioshock Remastered, Marvel's Midnight Suns, and The Quarry now launch directly without requiring additional software.
Titles such as XCOM 2 and Mafia: Definitive Edition Trilogy retain optional launchers for specific features like mod support but no longer mandate the 2K Launcher.
Players are advised to restart Steam or Epic and update their games to fully implement the changes and remove residual launcher files.
The removal addresses longstanding player frustrations with launchers, including performance issues, extra steps, and compatibility problems, marking a shift away from proprietary PC launchers by major publishers.