One prime example is Rockstar Games, as the developers replaced the GFWL version of Grand Theft Auto 4 with their own launcher and updated the game outside of Steam, making it impossible to play the game on Valve's digital storefront.įallout 3's Steam version has finally been updated after almost 12 years, and players can finally enjoy the classic post-apocalyptic RPG without experiencing any technical difficulties from Games for Windows Live. GFWL was originally intended to unify cross-platform compatibility for Windows and Xbox 360 but it was discontinued in 2014. A lot of developers that supported Games for Windows Live removed the integration for its games over time, while some left their PC versions unaltered. Watch Juicehead's video on the new Fallout 3 update on YouTube here. This is concerning because FOS hasn't been updated for more than a decade and its creators are no longer around.

Fallout 3's Script Extender, used to expand modding capabilities no longer works, due to the latest version being 1.7.03. According to Youtuber Juicehead, the minor patch that was aimed at fixing the title on Steam has also broken games for those who play with mods. While this is exhilarating news for players who've been wanting to play the title and haven't been able to since the launch of Windows 10, the minor update does open up another problem. The small 5.4MB patch requires players to uninstall and reinstall the game for the patch to fully take effect. Related: Fallout: The Roleplaying Game Tabletop RPG Now AvailableĪs explained in its official patch notes update on Steam, reported by PC Gamer, Fallout 3 has officially been updated to version 1.7.04, removing all Games For Windows Live (GFWL) service dependencies almost 12 years later and making the game easily accessible without requiring annoying workarounds.

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