Returnal is one of the most famous action games on the market. However, one of the most frustrating aspects of the game, for many players, is the inability to skip the lengthy intro sequence. The intro sequence of Returnal is quite a long cinematic that plays out every time the game is launched, regardless of how many times it has been played before. While the sequence is visually stunning and sets the stage for the game’s story and atmosphere, it can become tiresome for players who are eager to jump right into the action. This is especially true for players who have already completed the game or who have had to restart it multiple times due to its challenging nature. Therefore, we will be discussing in detail how to skip the intro in Returnal through some very simple steps.
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Returnal: How to skip Intro
Returnal boasts stunning visuals, tight gameplay mechanics, challenging difficulty, and a compelling storyline that keeps players engaged from start to finish. Even though the cinematics of the game is also great, we have still a method for those players who want to jump directly into the action of the game. Therefore, to skip the intro videos in Returnal and jump right into the game, follow these simple steps:
- The first thing that you need to do is open Steam and navigate to your library.
- Now, right-click on Returnal and select “Manage.”
- After this, click on “Browse local files.”
- This will take you to the location where Returnal is installed. From here, you will have to navigate to the following directory: “\Returnal\Content\Movies.”
- Here, you will find several video files. Look for the following files and either delete or rename them:
- Logos_PC.mp4
- Logos_PC_UW21.mp4
- Logos_PC_UW32.mp4
- Logos_Short_PC.mp4
- Logos_Short_PC_UW21.mp4
- Logos_Short_PC_UW32.mp4
- Once you have deleted or renamed these files, launch the game.
- Now, you will notice that there are no intro scenes anymore and the game is opening faster than before.
Keep in mind that if you verify the game files, the intro videos will be back, and you’ll need to follow these steps again. Additionally, during updates, the game client may redownload the files as part of the verification process. On this note, we hope that you will now enjoy playing the game without any disturbances. Also, do not forget to visit Androidgram for the latest updates in the world of tech and gaming.
