We don’t need it, 2K

Fifteen years later, BioShock stays probably the most recognizable and beloved collection in gaming, and writer 2K continues to be releasing updates to help the collection. Or, extra particularly, to make the video games run by way of their very own launcher, as evidenced by the patch notes from each older updates and a brand new one (by way of PC Gamer). This time round they even labeled the patch as a “High quality of Life Replace,” when all it did was allow linking to 2K accounts and added the brand new launcher “which features a retailer to buy new content material.”

So that they’re forcing one more recreation launcher on us, however what actually has followers peeved is that this new replace has rendered the video games unplayable for gamers working them on Linux. At first, it appeared to simply be BioShock Infinite that was affected, however now it’s trying like your complete collection is a bust. The Linux Gaming subreddit is filled with gamers decrying the adjustments, and looking for options to repair the issue. Some gamers are expressing their want that Steam would allow them to entry earlier builds reasonably than forcing them to make use of the newest model, and I’m type of stunned that wasn’t an possibility already.

Naturally, followers took to the evaluation part on Steam to voice their discontent, the place one person stated that 2K’s launcher is riddled with bugs, crashes, and corrupted saves.

I’ve my BioShock assortment on my PlayStation so I’m within the clear, however man, I’m feeling the frustration on behalf of PC players. Right here’s hoping that 2K will get the message quickly and decides to scrap the launcher altogether, or on the very least releases a patch to repair the video games for Linux customers.

Not too long ago I’ve been keen on arguments about why it’s essential to personal bodily media, and I’ve to say this example is barely pushing me additional into that camp. If I spent cash on a recreation, I definitely need to have the ability to play it with out the meddling of an organization years after the sport’s launch.