What is Rockstar Games Launcher?
The Rockstar Games Launcher is a proprietary video game digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications service created by Rockstar Games. It allows users to purchase and play Rockstar games on PC.
Some key features of the Rockstar Games Launcher include:
- Access to purchase and download Rockstar games for PC
- Automatic game updating when new patches/content releases
- Cloud save support to sync saves across multiple PCs
- Exclusive Rockstar created content for Launcher users
- In-game overlay for screenshots, game invites, and text chat
- Required to play most Rockstar game titles on PC
A downside of the Rockstar Games Launcher is that it is required even for single player games, so players cannot purchase Rockstar titles from other PC game stores. There have also been some complaints about bugs and lack of features compared to more established gaming platforms like Steam or Origin.
Overall, the Rockstar Games Launcher provides good integration with Rockstar's library of games, but the inability to purchase titles outside of the Launcher and use mandatory logins are definite drawbacks for some players.
Steam, Twitch, GOG GALAXY, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect, Heroic Games Launcher, Battle.net, Legendary, GameVault, EA App, FreeToGame, Bethesda Launcher are some alternatives to Rockstar Games Launcher.