DeskPack 16.0.2 does use the new "Esko License Portal" (that started in v17). It uses:
When installed together, these two version numbers ensure that your Photoshop environment is perfectly synchronized with Esko’s broader ecosystem, including Automation Engine and ArtiosCAD. Esko DeskPack Plugin -16.0.2.500 For Photoshop- -16.1.1.117
The (versions 16.0.2.500 and 16.1.1.117) transforms Adobe Photoshop into a professional packaging prepress tool by integrating specialized color management and flexo printing expertise. Key Features for Photoshop DeskPack 16
Operators can remap channels of embedded or linked images into any ink used in the document, which is critical for complex packaging projects. Workflow Benefits Error Reduction: Esko DeskPack Plugin -16.0.2.500 For Photoshop- -16.1.1.117
Generating barcodes in standard Photoshop is a manual and error-prone process. DeskPack automates this entirely.