What Happens to Your Games When You Uninstall Epic Games Launcher?

Learn if uninstalling the Epic Games Launcher deletes your games and how to safely manage your game data and saves.

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Uninstalling the Epic Games Launcher will not delete your games. However, you won't be able to access or play them until you reinstall the launcher. Your game data, including saves, is typically stored separately and should remain intact. To be safe, back up any important game saves before uninstalling.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Will uninstalling Epic Games Launcher delete my installed games? No, uninstalling the Epic Games Launcher does not delete your installed games, but you won't be able to access or play them until you reinstall the launcher.
  2. Where are Epic Games save files stored when I uninstall the launcher? Game save files are usually stored separately from the launcher, so uninstalling Epic Games Launcher typically does not remove your saved game data.
  3. Do I need to backup my game saves before uninstalling Epic Games Launcher? It's recommended to back up any important game saves before uninstalling to avoid accidental data loss.
  4. Can I reinstall the Epic Games Launcher and continue playing my games without reinstalling the games? Yes, after reinstalling the Epic Games Launcher, your existing games will be recognized and you can continue playing without reinstalling them.