How do I change XCOM 2's graphics without loading the game?

XCOM 2 has defaulted to maximum graphics, which my PC cannot handle. Unfortunately, this includes the background of the main menu which now crashes whenever I try to load it.

Since I can't get to the game options, is there a config file outside the game that I can edit? Perhaps a way to boot the game in safe mode?

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How do I change the resolution on XCOM 2?

heres how to change the resolution.

open the XComEngine.ini with notepad (Documents\\My Games\\XCOM2\\XComGame\\Config)

press ctrl+f search for "MaxAllowableResolutionX" change 0 to desired resolution. ...

do the same for "MaxAllowableResolutionY" again, mine would be MaxAllowableResolutionY=1440.

save the .

How do I improve my performance in XCOM 2?

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)

How do I run XCOM 2 in windowed mode?

To run XCOM 2 in windowed mode, follow these instructions:

From the XCOM 2 pre-game Options window, select the Display tab.

Check the Run in a window checkbox.

Click the Play button. The game will start in windowed mode.

Does XCOM 2 have an easy mode?

More XCOM 2 Gamers Are Playing The Game In Easy Mode; Game Continues To Win Over Players Due To Customization Features. Talk of Videogame difficulty has been dominating the Twitterverse over the past week. Hard-core gamers or casual players will always have their preferences depending on their skill level.

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