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Could Not Initialize Steam Platform (when starting tools from .exe directly)
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Description

I used to be able to run multiple workbenches at the same time and do quick comparisons between assets.
Now when I try to launch a 2nd or 3rd workbench, I get this error and it won't start.

I think there was a steam update recently, because it was working a few days ago.

related:
T168698

Details

Severity
None
Resolution
Open
Reproducibility
N/A
Operating System
Windows 10 x64
Category
General
Additional Information

Project zomboid has a -nosteam launch option which makes modding and testing way faster.
I don't see why the enfusion tools need to be connected to steam at all, they don't use the steam workshop.

Event Timeline

I fixed the error!
I verified the reforger tools in steam, after that it starts as expected (I can open multiple workbenches straight from the .exe (as long as steam is open in the background)).