Tired of Epic Games taking up valuable real estate on your desktop? Don't Wanna Launcher Dance Every Time You Want to Rocket League?
We've all been there. You fire up the PC, ready to unleash your inner rocketeering champion, only to be met with the cold, impersonal stare of the Epic Games Launcher. It's like a video game bouncer – gotta show your ID (your Epic account) before you can enter the arena. But what if you, dear reader, are a creature of habit? A Steam loyalist who craves the comfort of a familiar interface? Well, fret no more! There's a way to bring Rocket League back to the Steam fold, and it's easier than mastering a perfect aerial goal (though maybe not quite as impressive).
The Not-So-Secret Weapon: Adding Rocket League as a Non-Steam Game
Yes, friends, Steam, in its infinite wisdom, allows you to add games from outside its walled garden. It's like inviting the neighbor's kid to play with your toys, even though they technically belong to a different brand. Here's how to make it happen:
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Unearthing the Rocket League Beast: First, you need to locate the slumbering beast that is Rocket League on your PC. Head over to your Epic Games library (yes, you must face the launcher once) and find Rocket League. There should be an option to "Manage" the game. Delve into this menu and find the glorious button that says "Browse Local Files." This will open a file explorer window, revealing the hidden lair of Rocket League.
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Befriending the Executable: Here's where things get a tad technical, but don't panic! Look for a folder called "Binaries" and then another glorious one named "Win64" (or something similar depending on your operating system). Nestled within this digital treasure chest, you'll find the key to launching Rocket League directly from Steam: the "RocketLeague.exe" file.
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The Steam Embrace: Now, fire up Steam! This is where the magic happens. Click on "Add a Game" in the bottom left corner, and then select the ever-so-slightly-hidden option that says "Add a Non-Steam Game." Navigate to the location where you found "RocketLeague.exe" using the handy file browser. Bold and Important: Make sure to tick the checkbox that says "Keep this game on my Steam library list after closing Steam." You don't want to have to repeat this treasure hunt every time!
And Voilà! Rocket League, Now a Steamy Citizen
Congratulations! You've successfully infiltrated the Epic Games territory, retrieved your Rocket League hostage, and integrated it seamlessly into your Steam library. Now you can launch the game directly from Steam, bypassing the Epic Games bouncer and getting straight to those glorious, physics-defying matches.
Bonus Tip: Rename the non-Steam game entry in your library to something snazzy, like "Rocket League: Steam Edition" or "The Great Escape." Because who doesn't love a good underdog story?
So go forth, champions, and dominate the arena! Remember, with a little ingenuity, you can have your Steam cake and boost it too.