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− | {{ii}} [[DRM]]: Digital distribution platform with an accompanying client required for downloading games. | + | {{ii}} [[DRM]]: Digital distribution platform with an accompanying client required for downloading games. No store-wide DRM is used - developers are free to provide their own solutions.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/12/04/tim-sweeney-answers-questions-about-the-new-epic-games-store|title=Game Informer - Tim Sweeney Answers Questions About The New Epic Games Store|date=2019-09-03|snippet=Does the store use any style of digital right management, and can players play these games offline or is an internet connection required?<br>We do not have any store-wide DRM. Developers are free to use their own DRM solutions if they choose.}}</ref> |
{{ii}} Two-factor authentication: [https://epicgames.helpshift.com/a/epic-accounts/?s=epic-accounts&f=what-is-two-factor-authentication-2fa-and-how-do-i-opt-in&l=en app authenticator or email]. | {{ii}} Two-factor authentication: [https://epicgames.helpshift.com/a/epic-accounts/?s=epic-accounts&f=what-is-two-factor-authentication-2fa-and-how-do-i-opt-in&l=en app authenticator or email]. | ||
{{++}} Many games can be started without the Epic Games launcher by creating a shortcut and adding the {{code|-EpicPortal}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | {{++}} Many games can be started without the Epic Games launcher by creating a shortcut and adding the {{code|-EpicPortal}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. |
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Developers | |
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Epic Games | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 6, 2018 |
macOS (OS X) | December 6, 2018 |
For a list of games, see games using Epic Games Launcher DRM.
Key points
- DRM: Digital distribution platform with an accompanying client required for downloading games. No store-wide DRM is used - developers are free to provide their own solutions.[1]
- Two-factor authentication: app authenticator or email.
- Many games can be started without the Epic Games launcher by creating a shortcut and adding the
-EpicPortal
command line argument.
General information
- List of games available on Epic Games Store
- Official Website
- Official Website - News
- Official Support
- Official Roadmap and Patch Notes
- EpicData.Info - Unofficial database
Installation
- Download and run the latest Epic Games Launcher installer from here.
Issues fixed
Launcher UI elements misplaced
Clear the web cache[2][3] |
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References
- ↑ Game Informer - Tim Sweeney Answers Questions About The New Epic Games Store - last accessed on 2019-09-03
- "Does the store use any style of digital right management, and can players play these games offline or is an internet connection required?
We do not have any store-wide DRM. Developers are free to use their own DRM solutions if they choose."
- "Does the store use any style of digital right management, and can players play these games offline or is an internet connection required?
- ↑ Probelm with Epic games UI - last accessed on 2019-08-01
- ↑ Epic launcher white screen - last accessed on 2019-08-01