Esc key not working in game.

Hello BF gang,
I have just come back to BF and decided to update and attempt at a few games. My ESC key is not working. plain and simple. i have removed my razer cord from back of MB, I have reset the game, reset the PC (which usually always fixes everything) lol. I have even used "end now" on BF^ and steam. I have also tried holding shift and esc together for 5 seconds and also pressed them simultaneously. I even removed the save file from documents and placed on my desktop and restarted the game. I have not played since March so maybe I am being punished lol, BUT, I want to play. any help would be phenomenal.
Thanks all. 👌