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General discussionEpic Store games you can play without the Epic Launcher(884 posts) (884 posts) 
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Posted October 23, 2020
Is Oxygen Not Included DRM-free?
Posted October 23, 2020
Just so y'all know, Costume Quest 2 on Steam is DRM FREE so I have no doubt the Epic version is too.
Posted October 23, 2020
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seppelfred: But what about Costume Quest 2? Can anybody tell me if it's DRM-free?
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AB2012: It appears to work, and PCGamingWiki agrees, so I've added it to the list.

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nizcse: Do anybody knows if raji an ancient epic on epic games store is drm free or not?
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AB2012: No-one here has tested it yet to confirm, but PCGamingWiki has just listed it as DRM-Free, so I'd say "probably yes".
Thank you AB2012.
Posted October 23, 2020
Since The Outer Worlds is now out on GOG, did Gorgon get an update on Epic version yet? Or even at all?

Does Gorgon work without Epic Launcher now? Does Gorgon work when offline?

Or are Epic Store version owners still stuck w/ running Epic Launcher in the background to run Gorgon DLC?
Post edited October 23, 2020 by MysterD
Posted October 26, 2020
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AB2012: It appears to work, and PCGamingWiki agrees, so I've added it to the list.
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seppelfred: Thank you very much! That would be the first DRM-free version of the game, afaik. I'd prefer a DRM-free version here, but this is better than nothing.
No, it is not. Just like Crimson-X said, Costume Quest 2 was since release DRM-free on Steam as well.
Posted October 26, 2020
I've checked the Steam and Epic versions of Costume Quest 2 and both are DRM-free (no launcher startup).
The Steam version has the two additional files "CostumeQuest2_DX9.exe" (for backward compatibility) and "steam_api.dll" (game doesn't work without) within the game folder.

For multilanguage support, the Steam version regognises my language (german) correctly, for the Epic version, i had to change Key/Value in the config file \Data\Config\Default.cfg to language = 'deDE'
Post edited October 26, 2020 by danny-albrecht
Posted October 27, 2020
Ghost Runner (2020) EGS DRM test.

Test date: 10/27 - Version: 30658 (Release)
Tested: 'Epic Launcher' Closed/Signed out/Renamed. (All Passed)
Result: The game is DRM-free after installation.

But it seems to have epic integration built-in.

When you start the game, you may be prompted to link an epic account, (Browser pop-up)
This will link your Game Profile (save folder) to your epic account, But can be dismissed without affecting the game.
Yes, the game will run, even if the epic launcher signed-out/closed, even if you link your save file.

However Linking your save will enable Epic features like achievements, and the built-in epic overlay.
(Yes, Epic 'features' work even without the Epic launcher running)

If you change your mind, you can unlink your epic account
(Warning: this may delete your achievements!)
You can do this online, from This Page.
Find 'GhostRunner' and click "Revoke access".
This will switch your profile to 'unlinked'. (Your save file will be fine)

Not-linking/unlnking disables the overlay and all epic features.
This means, you will no longer show up as "in-game", and you won't earn achievements.
Post edited October 27, 2020 by bobdotexe
Posted October 28, 2020
I can confirm Dead Cells works as well but you need the -EpicPortal command line argument.
Posted October 30, 2020
Blair Witch is DRM-free.
Posted October 30, 2020
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pedrovay2003: Blair Witch is DRM-free.
Thanks!
Posted November 06, 2020
Dungeons 3 seems to work.

Update: It will launch Epic Games Launcher if found. This can be prevented with the -EpicPortal parameter. Also it opens your browser and takes you to the Epic Games logon page or (if you are already logged in) asks you to link Dungeons 3 to your Epic account.
Post edited November 14, 2020 by AHF1349
Posted November 14, 2020
The Textorcist is DRM-free.
Posted November 15, 2020
The Pathless is also DRM Free.
Posted November 16, 2020
I completely forgot that this had come out, but Oberver: System Redux is DRM-free.

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Wowfunhappy: The Pathless is also DRM Free.
Holy crap, this makes me happy.
Posted November 19, 2020
Since Shenmue 3 is now out on Steam and especially on GOG...

...Did the Epic version get updated yet and go DRM-FREE?
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