# Additional launch parameters for use from game launchers

## Summary

Created: Jan 19 2025 by [WSSDude](mailto:undefined)\
Last documented update: Jan 19 2025 by [WSSDude](mailto:undefined)

This page lists some known launch parameters use from game launchers like Steam, GOG and Epic, but may work for other launchers like Heroic.

### Wait, this is not what I want!

* If you are trying to get your modded Steam Deck to work, check [Modding on Linux](/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-users/users-modding-cyberpunk-2077/modding-on-linux.md)

## Parameters

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You need to send the parameters in the form of\
`--parameter`

for example\
`--launcher-skip`
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You may also pass in any parameters found in [Launch parameters](/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-users/users-modding-cyberpunk-2077/the-cyberpunk-2077-game-directory/launch-parameters.md), but beware of the different parameter formatting!\
Launcher parameters use double-dash while launch parameters use single-dash.
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<table><thead><tr><th width="244">Parameter</th><th width="307">Argument (if given)</th><th>Explanation</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>launcher-skip</td><td></td><td>Starts Cyberpunk 2077 right away, skipping REDLauncher</td></tr></tbody></table>


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