I used to be solely simply saying this! How each writer cramming their very own launcher in entrance of PC video games is a large ache within the ass! And now we’ve received an instance of a launcher not simply being a ache within the ass, however immediately—and in some instances considerably—affecting a recreation’s efficiency!
As RPS and others report, the 2K launcher that fires up each time you attempt to play Marvel’s Midnight Suns isn’t only a delicate annoyance, it’s also having an impact on gameplay, with customers tracing points with each stutters and general framerate dips to the presence of the launcher.
Framerate dips are an general drawback, one which builders Firaxis have mentioned they’ll be making an attempt to deal with in an upcoming patch, however they’re additionally particularly associated to the launcher as a result of individuals have labored out that if you happen to disable the launcher then your framerates enhance. Generally by a lot. Science!
I began enjoying the sport this week and whereas I wasn’t experiencing any stutters, I used to be getting bizarre framerate dips in sections (and for a recreation) that my {hardware} ought to have been greater than OK with. And hey, whaddya know, as quickly as I disabled the launcher my points went away and it was all easy crusing.
RPS posted some useful directions on how to do that of their publish. It’s nothing excessive; just a few folder searching and delicate modifying of the command line used to launch the sport. Alternatively, you possibly can watch this vid:
As for the sport’s different points, like some cloud save hiccups and its basic unwillingness to run properly on the Steam Deck (for which it’s at present “not verified”), Firaxis say “the staff is working arduous” on a repair that will likely be addressed in an “upcoming patch”.