Warhammer 40,000 Devs Announce And Roll Back Launcher In 24 Hours
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader's Owlcat Launcher sees a swift rollback after fan backlash.
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📍 How it ended
The developers of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader introduced and subsequently removed a new launcher within 24 hours. The launcher was shut down following intense backlash from fans.
Epilogue added 21d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Owlcat Games has removed the Owlcat Launcher from the PC version of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. The launcher was introduced and subsequently rolled back within 24 hours.
Coverage from GameSpace.com, ixbt.games, Gamereactor UK, and Kotaku emphasizes the rapid reversal. Reports indicate that the decision followed fan complaints.
Watch for further developer statements and community reactions. Coverage does not yet specify the nature of the complaints or the developer's response.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 24d ago.
Quick answers
What game is affected by the launcher rollback?
The game affected is Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader.
Who developed the Owlcat Launcher?
The Owlcat Launcher was developed by Owlcat Games.
Why was the launcher rolled back?
The launcher was rolled back after fan complaints, according to coverage from Gamereactor UK.
Coverage (8)
- A New PC Game Launcher Was So Hated, It Lasted Less Than 24 Hours GameSpot · 24d ago
- Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader's New Launcher Shut Down A Day After Release Following Intense Backlash OpenCritic · 24d ago
- Fan revolt forces RPG studio to kill its new launcher just 19 hours after release PC Gamer · 24d ago
- Here comes a new launcher for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, annnnd there goes the new launcher after a day of backlash from roaring traders Rock Paper Shotgun · 24d ago
- Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Rolled Out Owlcat Launcher GameSpace.com · 24d ago
- Owlcat removed the launcher from the PC version of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader ixbt.games · 24d ago
- Owlcat Games rolls back Owlcat Launcher on Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader after fan complaints Gamereactor UK · 24d ago
- Warhammer 40,000 Devs Announce And Roll Back Launcher In 24 Hours Kotaku · 24d ago
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