Steamworks Common Redistributables are a set of one-time-install programs that are required by games to run properly. They contain files that are essential for running games, such as DirectX, Microsoft Visual C++, .NET, and others. Previously, most games that required these components had their own installers, which created a lot of duplication if multiple games required the same version of a component. Steamworks Common Redistributables were created to solve this problem by bundling and sending them to your PC, saving storage space and bandwidth.
The scripts for Steamworks Common Redistributables are designed and maintained by Valve, the company that owns Steam, and are sent as OTA (over-the-air) updates whenever new patches are available. They are available for both 32-bit and 64-bit computers.
If youre a gamer, you might have seen a folder named "Steamworks Common Redistributables" in your Steam library. This folder is required for games to run properly, and deleting it could cause games to crash or fail to launch. However, if youre a developer and want to opt-in to the common redistributables, you can follow the steps provided in the Steamworks documentation.
