Rockstar Games ends Rockstar Launcher’s support for Windows 7 and 8

Summary

• Rockstar Games has decided to end the support for Rockstar Launcher on Windows 7 and 8.
• This is applicable starting January 30^th with the onset of version 1.0.84.1829.
• This comes after Windows decided to stop security updates for Windows 7 and 8 in October 2023.

Microsoft had announced the end of life for Windows 7 and 8 and decided to end support for the operating systems. Now, Rockstar has dropped another bomb on Windows 7 and 8.

Rockstar Games has decided to end the support for Rockstar Launcher on Windows 7 and 8, starting with the latest version number 1.0.84.1829. Now, Rockstar Launcher will only be supported on Windows 10 and 11.

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Unsurprisingly, Windows has ceased support for Windows 7 and 8, citing security issues. As the world evolves, operating systems become one of the first victims.

Even though a few original Grand Theft Titles like San Andreas and Vice City were initially compatible with Windows 7 and 8, when the Rockstar Launcher was initially launched, San Andreas shipped it accessible as a freebie to motivate users to download the launcher.

This should not shock fans, as Windows 7 and 8 security updates stopped shipping in October 2023. The latest version of Rockstar games also introduces minor bug fixes.

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The official changelog attached to the patch mentions stability improvements as a part of the update. However, they have not elaborated on the issue. The update to version number 1.0.84.1829 rolled out on January 30^th, and players have to update to keep using the launcher.

For those with nostalgic sentiments, this is quite a shock. But the wiser ones know this is a positive step forward and the only path to progress.

About Rockstar Games

Founded in December 1998, Rockstar Games is a video game publishing company based in New York City. The Giant company is a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive.

Rockstar is best known for creating a timeless experience through its consistently good games. The company is famed for releasing gems like the Grand Theft Auto series, Bully, L.A. Noire, Red Dead Redemption, Manhunt, Max Payne, and Midnight Club series.