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2k Launcher has been fully removed from all games (support.2k.com)

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Thank god

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

The game can collect data, if that's what they're after.

My theory is that it's all about advertising. It's another point of contact with the consumer, and another opportunity to make sure every new release is presented to every potential buyer.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago

Indeed, it’s a pre-game forced ad. No other explanation required.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Could be.