Steam - running instalation script (mic)

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After starting new game steam says "running instalation script (mic)", i takes around 5-10 seconds to finish. I know that steam runs instalation scripts for diferent libraries game needs, but what this one do? I saw it first time after last steam client update.

Nodoka Hanamura · Answer

As far as I'm aware, Mic (and Ori for EA games relying on Origin) are 'headless' installation scripts that prepare the game by:

Installing core prerequisites for the game to run, such as DRM and Anti-cheat systems like Denuvo, Punkbuster, and EAC.
Installing system prerequisites for the game to run, such as versions of Visual C, or other programming languages or even DirectX versions depending on system configuration.
Configuring the Registry (or system variables on Mac and Linux) for the game.
Other specific tweaks or changes to the program or system that require the game to function.

Steam - running instalation script (mic)

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