Use Cyberpunk 2077 skipStartScreen launch arguments on Steam or GOG and understand what the parameter can and cannot skip.
Copy the right launch option
Select the game platform; copy the proper command, then paste it into the launcher’s game arguments—not a config file.
--launcher-skip -skipStartScreen
Do this in order.
Short, reversible steps. Back up game files or saves before modifying them.
Open your game launcher.
Steam: Cyberpunk 2077 → Properties → General → Launch Options. GOG Galaxy: Manage Installation → Configure → Custom executables / arguments.
Paste the launch option.
Use the exact single-dash game parameter -skipStartScreen; do not replace it with --skipStartScreen.
Keep REDlauncher if you need account features.
The separate --launcher-skip flag bypasses the launcher; that can affect features tied to its login.
Start once and test.
If Breaching disappears but opening videos remain, the argument did its job; those are different startup stages.
Remove the argument if needed.
Launch parameters are reversible and should be tested without a stack of other launch hacks.
Why “25 seconds faster” is not a guaranteed result
Startup timing depends on storage, hardware, authentication and installed mods. The argument directly targets the Breaching/start screen; other logos or authentication screens can remain. Treat 25 seconds as an anecdotal example, not a verified benchmark.
Quick questions.
Does -skipStartScreen skip all logo animations?
No. It specifically skips the Breaching/start prompt; other animations may need separate handling.
Is this a mod?
No. It is an existing game launch parameter.
Can I undo it?
Yes. Delete the launch argument and start normally.
Reference checks.
Patch and mod-specific details come from maintainer listings, official documentation or clearly labeled community guides. Interactive diagrams are standalone educational previews, not live game captures.
Cinematic editorial artwork for this guide. Not a gameplay screenshot.