How to launch without 2k launcher.

[Wybrem]

I don't want it, I don't need it. Stick it where the sun doesn't shine.

[dkfqwmdu]

Right click on Mafia DE in your Steam library and select 'Properties'. At the bottom, under Launch Options, enter the following string:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Mafia Definitive Edition\mafiadefinitiveedition.exe" %command%

If you have installed Steam in a different location, you have to change the file path accordingly.

[Zen_Disaster]

Originally posted by Wybrem:

I don't want it, I don't need it. Stick it where the sun doesn't shine.

There was a Steam member with the handle of "Shnepy" who devised what people called a foolproof method for starting 2K Games without their cumbersome launcher.

He even wrote some "how~to" Steam Guides showing us how to "burn" the 2K Launcher ~ many of us favored his Guide using the 2K Game Sid Meier's Civilization VI as his example 2K Game, but the method worked on the other 2K Games as well.

I've not bought Mafia: Definitive Edition yet because the first round of reviews haven't been very positive so far but Shnepy's method of "burning" the 2K Launcher will probably work OK on your game. If you'd like to try it out here's a link to his Steam Guide with the 2K Launcher Killer https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2456022077 Good luck & happy gaming

PS Shnepy's Guide isn't the only one on resolving the various 2K Games' tech issues as you'll see when you Google up the topic. What I found most fascinating was the huge quantity of their games ruined by their own publisher's tech issues ~~~ mebbe 2K should even hire someone familiar with modern game coding, y'know? It's just an idea but then the investment would cost 'em a bit of money ~ a practice they've never really fancied so I ain't holding my breath on it. .

[Wybrem]

thanks guys!

[Xautos]

the launcher is a little iffy on steam proton but it hasn't crashed or anything, but once past that i was fine. no issues so far playing the game.

[Nic3Marmot]

I know I'm way late to the party, but y'all just saved me so much frustration. Thank you.

[SushiHunterr]

The first comment worked like Charm! Thank you.