Steam is the number one PC gaming marketplace currently, and it doesn’t look like the hierarchy will be changing anytime soon. Many people use it as their primary gaming marketplace and naturally tend to flock toward the platform, going with the flow with whatever its parent company does on it.
So, when one user spoke up against the platform for a certain decision it made, there wasn’t a lot of support or enthusiasm for their sentiment.
One Reddit Has a Solution for a Recurring Steam “Problem”
The timeless PC gaming marketplace is gigantic. With millions over millions of daily concurrent users, it’s a behemoth in the industry that continues to leave its mark in history.
When the platform makes certain changes or decisions, it’s hard to fight against them; the customer base is extremely loyal. A lot of people will go out of their way to wait for a game already released on other PC marketplaces to come to the popular platform.
Exclusivity deals from companies like Epic may sway studios, but not consumers.
Amid a backdrop like that, you’re sort of forced to go with the flow, unless you’re personally ready to mobilize millions of gamers. One user on Reddit attempted this, and it didn’t go their way.
Valve should forbid mandatory third party launchers if a game is bought on steam plattform.
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OP was sick and tired of third-party launchers being forced onto players by the studios behind the game and suggested that they be banned from the platform.
For example, to play the Assassin’s Creed games on Steam, you must make a UPlay account, download the launcher, and login. It’s a ton of extra steps to simply play something.
Unfortunately for OP, not everyone was for the idea. Of course, some agreed; who really likes downloading third-party launchers from another launcher just to game?
That being said, it didn’t seem like many people were necessarily on OP’s side either, judging from the comments.
Their Sentiment Was Understood, but the Statement Denied
As annoying as these launchers are, OP’s request isn’t very realistic for the platform. It’s a business, and if these studios decide to remove their games from the platform because third-party launchers aren’t allowed, profits would take a hit. This is the sentiment a lot of replies seemed to showcase.
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One user laid out some possibilities that could happen from Valve making such a decision. Ideally, companies could remove the launcher and fix any resulting issues, but the other proposed scenarios are more likely.
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One player frustratingly had just one thing to say: Who cares about this issue?
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It’s not the first time the subject of third-party launchers has been brought up, and it certainly won’t be the last.
As long as the number of these launchers tacked onto games keeps growing, people will continue to talk about them, and people will continue to grow frustrated and annoyed with them.
That being said, there are many sides to stand on regarding this issue. Where do you land? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
