Open the game’s installation folder
Find the game’s executable file
Right-click the executable and create a shortcut
Use the shortcut to launch the game directly
If the game requires Epic authentication, sign in once through the launcher first
Copy the executable path if you want to create a custom desktop shortcut
Add launch arguments only if the game supports them
If the game is installed through Epic Online Services, make sure the required services are already running
If the game fails to start, verify the game files in Epic Games Launcher once, then try launching again from the executable
If the game is DRM-protected, it may still require the Epic Launcher to start
Use the game’s own launcher if it has one
Pin the executable or shortcut to the taskbar or Start menu for easier access