Right-click in your Steam Library. Select Properties > General . In the Launch Options box, type: -nomods .
Many users report that pressing Ctrl + C on their keyboard will force the validation screen to close and proceed to the intro cinematic.
Instead of clicking "Play," click the Workshop button (usually located below the Play button).
What made the "Validating Subscriptions" wait so excruciating—and yet so enduring—was the ecosystem it was guarding. The HD Edition wasn't just a game; it was a modding platform.
Some users have found success by repeatedly pressing the Spacebar or clicking randomly on the screen to nudge the process forward. Permanent Solutions
