Reason for this meme is that some ubisoft titles are shipped with a broken version of ubisoft connect launcher. Installing these games is only possible by running the installer for the launcher again via protontricks.

    • the_beber@lemm.ee
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      2 months ago

      Sometimes they make sense for managing mod-sets/different instances (i.e. Stellaris or most famously Minecraft.

      • secret300@lemmy.sdf.org
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        2 months ago

        well yeah obviously, 3rd party launchers that are optional to use because they serve a purpose. Forced launchers like uplay and origin are the issue. they serve no purpose and offer a worse experience for the user and are forced on your system. Back in my day when a piece of software came with something else that pops up on your screen and runs in the background bogging down your system and collecting data, we considered that a virus.

        • dan@upvote.au
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          2 months ago

          Forced launchers like uplay and origin are the issue

          These are usually first-party though (made by the same company that makes the game), not third-party.