Comment on Why do games like Minecraft require a launcher?
ImplyingImplications@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
Managing updates, versions, mods, and settings can be done from a launcher instead of the game itself and it’s often easier that way. If you wanted to adjust mods in-game you’d need to restart the game for changes to take effect.
Before Steam became the universal launcher, lots of games had their own. Minecraft isn’t a Steam game so it comes with its own launcher.
Azzu@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
This completely depends on the game.
SolOrion@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
The only game I can think of that doesn’t actually require a restart is Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries. I’m sure there’s more, but that’s what I’ve encountered.
Azzu@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
That’s because it’s easier
lord_ryvan@ttrpg.network 1 week ago
This works by injecting binaries into pre-compiled games, as well.
Ephera@lemmy.ml 2 weeks ago
Luanti is kind of the obvious example to point to, with it being a community-developed engine for Minecraft-like games. But yeah, what @Azzu@lemm.ee said very much makes the difference. As opposed to Minecraft, Luanti has modding support built-in.