How To Pause The Game Without The Pause Menu Coming Up

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  1. VirginTrainsIsGreat

    VirginTrainsIsGreat Member

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    Hello,

    I have seen many YouTubers pause the game without the menu coming up and was wondering how to do it. When I googled it, I found the key for it was the pause | break key however, when I tried this, it didn’t work.

    I hope someone knows how to do this and if so, please help me.

    Thanks for reading,
    Anson
     
  2. IronBladder

    IronBladder Well-Known Member

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    On a PC keyboard the <Pause/Break> key will halt the simulation, but still allow camera movement.

    It's never failed for me (UK keyboard layout), but I've heard of problems with some laptops, which have a reduced set of keys.
     
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  3. pjs2003

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    I found that while driving you need to press the “8” key for the free roam camera, followed by the Pause/Break. TSC will then be paused allowing you to roam around the area, take screenshots etc.

    Hope this helps
     
  4. VirginTrainsIsGreat

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    Hi,

    I just tried this and unfortunately, it wouldn't work. I am playing on a Lenovo Legion 5 by the way.
     
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    Oystein Well-Known Member

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    Does it have a dedicated Pause|Break key? Or do you have to use FN+ another key? Maybe try FN + P, FN + Alt + P or FN + Ctrl + P
     
  6. Craigie-C

    Craigie-C Well-Known Member

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    I personally have to hit the FN + Pause / Break key simultaneously, might be worth trying that option.
    Hope you get it sorted.
     
  7. VirginTrainsIsGreat

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    Hi guys,

    Thank you all for your help. While I do have a dedicated Pause|Break key, FN + P worked for me and I managed to take this photo on my custom route:
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    Thanks, again, for your help,
    Anson
     
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