Farewell to Windows 7 and 8: Rockstar Games Ends Support
Rockstar Games, the creators of the iconic GTA series, have officially ended support for Windows 7 and 8. This means that all Grand Theft Auto titles, including the 3D Universe Trilogy, GTA 5, the massive multiplayer game GTA Online, and even other Rockstar Games titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, will no longer function on these operating systems with future updates.
Rockstar has its own launcher called the Rockstar Games Launcher, and most titles that utilize this DRM may not work on Windows 7 and 8. Here’s what fans of the Grand Theft Auto series and other Rockstar Games titles should know about this latest update.
The discontinuation of official support for these games on Windows 7 and 8 occurred today, January 30, 2024. This decision was made in response to Microsoft’s decision to end support for Windows 7 and 8. Rockstar Games updated their support article on November 16, 2023. They also recommend Windows 7 and 8 users to upgrade their operating systems as soon as possible to accommodate Rockstar Games.
Below is a list of Rockstar Games titles currently available for purchase on PC (Steam):
– Grand Theft Auto 2
– Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition
– Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition
– Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition
– Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition
– Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
– Grand Theft Auto V
– Red Dead Redemption 2
– Red Dead Online
– Bully: Scholarship Edition
– Manhunt
– Max Payne
– Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
– Max Payne 3
– L.A. Noire
– L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files
It’s worth noting that some of these games, such as Grand Theft Auto 1 and 2, Max Payne 1 and 2, Midnight Club 2, and Manhunt, are not supported by the Rockstar Games Launcher.
In light of this update, players using Windows 7 and 8 must upgrade their operating systems to continue enjoying Rockstar Games titles.
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