Unable to use keyboard controls when playing XCOM 2 offline

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Tested this three times, found the same result each time. After Steam goes offline and you attempt to play XCOM 2, keyboards dont work whatsoever. I can't use Q & E to rotate, use TAB to switch between soldiers, and right click does nothing, so I cannot move soldiers. I can't hit ESC to load a save, and I can't change elevation.

Anyone else getting this exact issue when Steam is offline? And if so, how did you fix it?

To clarify, this occurs regardless if:

  • Steam is in Offline Mode
  • Steam is in Online mode (but has lost internet connection)

And the game is running pure vanilla, with no mods.






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How do I play XCOM 2 offline?

Top left of steam browser, click Steam, then Go Offline. That's usually resolved by verifying files in Steam. Right click the game in your Steam library, select properties, go to the local files tab, and the bottom button is something like "verify integrity of local game cache".

Can you play XCOM 2 on PC with controller?

Starting today, XCOM 2 on PC can now be played using a controller. XCOM 2 has plug & play compatibility with both the Xbox One and Xbox 360 controllers. Alternate controller options may require additional user adjustments.

How do I fix XCOM 2 performance?

  • 1) Turn off anti-aliasing in-game (Settings - Graphics) ...
  • 2) Turn Ambient Occlusion down or off (Settings - Graphics) ...
  • 3) Turn shadows and shadow quality down (Settings - Graphics) ...
  • 4) Turn off Screen Space Reflections (Settings - Graphics) ...
  • 5) Turn off V-Sync and Framerate Smoothing (Settings - Video)


  • Why is XCOM so laggy?

    Another common reason behind lag in Xcom 2 is your game not being installed properly along with all of its patches. Improper game files and updates can lead to several problems related to lag in Xcom 2 and you should verify if you have the game and all of its latest patches from the developers available and installed.



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