Ahm, it’s definitely not normal, but I don’t quite know why is your experience. When I package from within UE4 and end up with a packaged game, it just sort of… runs So I am not yet sure what the difference is.
Your workaround is actually the most peculiar part, but I am glad you figured out a solution, that’s amazing!
I will have to investigate as permits, but please keep me posted if your workaround breaks at any point
So I am not yet sure what the difference is.