Epic Games Store Launcher Announces End of June Support for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and Windows 10 (32-bit)
Epic Games has officially announced that it will no longer provide support for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and the 32-bit version of Windows 10 starting in June 2024. This decision will impact users who are still using older versions of these operating systems.
In an official statement, Epic Games stated, “The Epic Games launcher will no longer support Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 (32-bit version) starting in June 2024. After the specified time, launchers installed on these operating systems will no longer be able to be updated in any form.”
While users will still be able to launch and use the Epic Games Launcher on these operating systems after June 2024, they will no longer receive official support. This means that Epic Games will no longer be able to provide technical assistance to players using these systems, and the launcher may become underfunctional or unusable over time.
This decision comes as Windows is phasing out extended security update support for Windows 7, prompting various software platforms to end support for these older operating systems. Epic Games is joining this trend by limiting support to only Windows 10 (64-bit version), Windows 11, and macOS 10.13 and above.
Players who are still using Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or the 32-bit version of Windows 10 are advised to consider upgrading to a supported operating system to ensure continued access to the Epic Games Launcher and its features.
Overall, this announcement highlights the importance of keeping operating systems up to date to ensure compatibility with software platforms and to maintain security and functionality. Players are encouraged to stay informed about upcoming changes and updates from Epic Games and other software providers to avoid any disruptions in their gaming experience.