Even after 2020’s re-release, the game is still completely broken.

What’s the problem?

I recently started the game with a keyboard and mouse. But, I wanted to experience a console-like experience by connecting an Xbox Series X controller.

This is the performance before connecting the controller. Smooth frametime graph.

But then, something went wrong. After pressing a few buttons on the controller, the constant stuttering started.

The game cannot be played.

I tried the guide’s method, but it didn’t work. I had to find a different way.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2027858000 – [steamcommunity.com]

Solution

The solution to the problem was MUCH simpler than the headaches caused by the problem.

For this game, you will need to turn on the Steam overlay.

 

Really.

It’s so simple that it’s hard to believe. Without the Steam overlay, something in the game breaks for some reason. I have checked the relationship many times and the results are the same every time.

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