The Quarry, a new interactive horror experience from Supermassive Games known for Until Dawn and the Dark Pictures Anthology, is presented as an immersive cinematic game. Like its predecessors, this title can run as a standalone experience but often requires a separate 2K launcher to start, regardless of platform or storefront. This guide explains how to bypass that launcher and run The Quarry directly from Steam or a different setup, ensuring smoother access for players in North America and beyond.
Fans and players who have previously dealt with the 2K launcher know the routine. Launching any 2K published title, whether the The Quarry or older releases in the trilogy, typically goes through a separate launcher. Even when a game is purchased or owned on Steam, the launcher often adds extra steps, delays, and occasional instability. The aim here is to help Canadian and American players streamline the process so they can dive into the game without the middleman software adding friction.
How to disable the 2K launcher on Steam
The steps outlined below are designed to be straightforward and effective, reducing trouble for players who want a direct path to The Quarry. The overall approach is to locate the game files through Steam, then modify the launch behavior so the game starts from its own executable file.
- Begin by downloading The Quarry through Steam, ensuring the latest version is present in the library.
- Open the Steam library and locate the game in the list of owned titles.
- Right click on The Quarry and choose Properties from the context menu.
- Click Local Files and then Browse Local Files to reveal the game directory.
- A window will open showing where the game is installed. Copy this path carefully. It usually resembles E:SteamsteamappscommonThe QuarryTheQuarry.exe, but the exact drive and folder structure may vary depending on Steam’s installation location.
- Return to the Properties window and open the General section. Look for Launch Options. Paste the path to the game executable in quotes, add a space, and append %command%. The complete line should reflect your own location, for example “E:SteamsteamappscommonThe QuarryTheQuarry.exe” %command%.
- Return to the library and start The Quarry. If everything is in order, the game should launch directly, bypassing the 2K launcher.
When these steps are followed correctly, the game boots without first triggering the 2K launcher. This method is not only applicable to The Quarry but can also work for other 2K published titles that require the launcher for initial startup.
Note: this guidance aims to improve ease of access for players in Canada and the United States, reflecting common configurations and common Steam installations. The process emphasizes using the local game executable as the entry point, avoiding potential launcher issues such as updates, bugs, or startup delays. The approach is compatible with standard Steam setups and is adaptable to different drive letters or Steam library locations.
For those who prefer a broader approach, there are alternative methods and community-tested tips that can help stabilize the experience on various hardware configurations. The key idea remains the same: direct access to the game executable can reduce reliance on auxiliary launchers and improve launch reliability for players who want a smoother, more predictable startup sequence.
End note: the information here is compiled for players seeking a direct path to The Quarry through Steam and similar environments. It reflects common practice and practical steps to minimize launcher overhead and potential startup issues.
Citation: VG Times