How to Play XCOM 2 Without 2K Launcher
Here's a quick fix: create a shortcut for `XCOM2.exe` (usually found in the `XCOM 2\Binaries\Win64` folder) and use that to start the game. No launcher hassle!
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You can also bypass the 2K launcher by launching the game directly from the executable file in the game's installation folder. Simple and fast!
Hey, fellow XCOM commander! Just right-click XCOM 2 in your Steam library, go to Properties, and under the General tab, type `-nohmd` in the launch options. Boom, no more 2K launcher!
I just edited the shortcut target to directly link to the main executable file (e.g., `"C:\Games\XCOM 2\Binaries\Win64\XCOM2.exe"`). Works like a charm!
Hot take: Just deal with the launcher. It's not that intrusive and you won't have to mess with any settings.
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