Title: Understanding and Deploying the Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable Package (x64)

This table clarifies the confusion:

AAA titles and indie games built with Unreal Engine 4/5 (versions targeting VS 2019) require this package. Examples include Cyberpunk 2077 , Microsoft Flight Simulator , Call of Duty: Modern Warfare , and many Steam releases. Without it, you may see “Failed to load library” errors on launch.

Important:

Microsoft merged 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 redistributables into a single package. The file vc_redist.x64.exe from that link works for all VC++ 2015–2022 apps , including those built with 2019.