CS2: How to Skip Paradox Launcher
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CS2: How to Skip Paradox Launcher
Step 1
- Show file extensions in Windows
- Open Steam game directory, where Cities2.exe is located
- Create a new file Cities2.bat (!NOT! .bat.txt or .txt)
- Open this file with Editor
- Type or copy without ” “
- ” Cities2.exe %command% “
- Save and close this file
Step 2
- Open Steam
- Rightclick on Cities Skylines 2
- Select Properties
- Insert into startup parameters without ” “
- ” Cities2.exe %command% “
- Exit this windows and start the game
Uninstall Paradox Launcher
Dont forget to uninstall Paradox Launcher, as it runs in background.
Use Windows Apps – Uninstall for it. No further cleanup needed.
Why to Avoid Paradox Launcher
Paradox Launcher violates personal data protection rights, according to the European law. This software installs without you concent, scans your PC, captures every available telemetrics.
This Guide works for almost all Paradox / Steam games. Steam overlay might be disabled while using this.
Credits:Sima | Marco