Configuring a proxy just for your game launcher (Epic, EA, Battle.net, Riot) bypasses region blocks and stops your ISP from throttling massive patch downloads.
You don't need a system-wide VPN. The proxy only handles the launcher traffic, leaving your browser and background apps on your normal connection. Epic Games Launcher even includes a native proxy field right in its settings menu.
Here is exactly how to set up per-app routing for the major game clients
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