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Trouble with HDR and steaminput

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. April 2026 - 16:20

Hi there!

I'm having trouble using HDR at the same time as steam input. When I set the proton commands, HDR works perfectly, but I can play games without native dualsense support because I lose access to steam input. Without the proton arguments, no HDR. Tried gamescope, but game refuses to open unless I use a very barebone argument. What am I doing wrong ?

Custom arguments:

PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1 PROTON_ENABLE_HDR=1 DXVK_HDR=1 ENABLE_HDR_WSI=1 %command%

(HDR works, steam input doesn't)

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gamescope -W 2560 -H 1440 -r 120 -f --hdr -- env PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1 %command%

(game doesn't open)

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gamescope -W 2560 -H 1440 -r 120 -f --hdr -- env DXVK_HDR=1 %command%

(game doesn't open)

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gamescope -W 2560 -H 1440 -r 120 -f -- %command%

(game opens, no HDR)

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Games with problem: Resident Evil 4 and 7, but any game with steam input needs would probably break

System:

Latest CachyOS with KDE 6.6 (HDR activated on system settings. TV recognizes as HDR)

Dual Sense with recent firmware (updated less than a month agora)

2700X + Vega 56 (Display port to HDMI, Ugreen DP134) + 16GB

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The Darkness II in Proton

Gamers on Linux - 03. April 2026 - 16:07
Jackie Estacado is a young mob boss who's girlfriend was murdered two years ago. The darkness within gave sweet revenge, but Jackie isn't prepared for the coming war.
Unleash the inner weapons of Darkness on the Brotherhood and find truth! Wield evil weapons and avoid the light! The Brother is aware of Jackie's abilities and prepared to to defend themselves!


Steam and Proton handled The Darkness II perfectly! Expect some stuttering as the game caches during gameplay...

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KDE Drawing Tablet Features

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. April 2026 - 15:53

I'm currently experimenting with different ways to prevent/minimize rsi. I was wondering if theres a way to get CS2 to detect and use my drawing tablet as a mouse. Currently clicking is fine, and mouse mode in the latest KDE Plasma release makes it function as a trackpad, however CS2 is still not recognizing it.

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Graphics issue

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. April 2026 - 15:08

I have a graphic issue, something like a dotted line, I don't know what is this

I'm using arch Linux

AMD Ryzen 5600

AMD Rx 6600 XT

I'm using Proton GE 10-34

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BmEngine.ini (Arkham Origin) changes not reflected on running the game on Linux

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. April 2026 - 14:59

I hope this is the right sub to ask.

I was modding Batman Origin (Steam).

Changed the BmEngine.ini in Steam/steamapps/common/Batman Arkham Origins/SinglePlayer/BMGame/Config/ (got a preset from nexus)

The changes are reflected on Windows, but on Linux it seems like it is generating a new file in the prefix: Steam/steamapps/compatdata/209000/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/WB Games/Batman Arkham Origins/GFXSettings.BatmanArkhamOrigins.xml for the graphics settings.

It seems like proton only allows changing settings that is available within the game settings. Anyway to circumvent this and force the game to read the original BmEngine.ini?

Proton Version: proton-cachyos-10.0-20260324 (slr)

Run options: PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1 PROTON_NVIDIA_LIBS_NO_32BIT=1 PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1 PROTON_NVIDIA_LIBS=1 mangohud %command% -nostartupmovies

System Info:

Operating System: CachyOS Linux

KDE Plasma Version: 6.6.3

KDE Frameworks Version: 6.24.0

Qt Version: 6.11.0

Kernel Version: 6.19.10-1-cachyos (64-bit)

Graphics Platform: Wayland

Processors: 12 × 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-13420H

Memory: 16 GiB of RAM (15.3 GiB usable)

Graphics Processor 1: Intel® Graphics

Graphics Processor 2: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU

Manufacturer: Acer

Product Name: Nitro ANV15-51

System Version: V1.26

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NVIDIA reveal more GeForce NOW games for April including PRAGMATA

Gaming on Linux - 03. April 2026 - 14:56
Cloud gaming may not be for everyone, but NVIDIA GeForce NOW works strikingly well on Linux especially with their new Native Linux Beta app.

Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Ascenders: Beyond the Peak has my attention with vertical turn-based roguelite survival

Gaming on Linux - 03. April 2026 - 14:38
Ascenders: Beyond The Peak, is an exploration roguelite blending turn-based climbing and expedition management, with rope physics, and permanent consequences.

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[Release] umu-skeleton: A 2KB project structure for people who appreciate simplicity.

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. April 2026 - 14:12

I’m tired of "Game Managers" that act like they own my files. Even the "simple" ones come with databases, background processes, and "magic" configurations that break the moment you move a folder or an update drops.

So I stopped using them. I went back to the filesystem.

umu-skeleton is a 2KB directory structure with a few bash scripts. It’s not an app you install; it’s a template for how to organize your gaming environment using umu-launcher.

The Philosophy:

  • The Filesystem is the Database: Your folder structure is your library. No SQL, no JSON, no hidden state.
  • Portable by Design: Every script calculates its own location. You can throw the whole folder onto an SD card or an external drive and it just works.
  • One Config to Rule Them: global.conf lets you swap your Proton runner for the entire library in one line.
  • Total Transparency: The "logic" is about 40 lines of shell script. You can audit the whole thing in 20 seconds.
  • No Residual Junk: No lockfiles, no background daemons, nothing that get's into your way.

Perfect for:

  • Steam Deck Users: Keep your Gaming Mode clean. Add your .sh scripts as Non-Steam games and save your RAM for the actual game.
  • Minimalists: If you’re on Arch or a window manager, this fits your workflow.
  • The Engineer's Dilemma: I realized that adding "safety features" just adds points of failure. This is a manual tool. It's simple, it's fast, and it doesn't break.

If you want to own your gaming environment instead of letting a launcher manage it for you, give this a look.

https://github.com/ESKAP3/umu-skeleton

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Pixel art horror adventure Two Realms: Whispers from the Rift gets a demo

Gaming on Linux - 03. April 2026 - 13:58
Two Realms: Whispers from the Rift is a new pixel art horror adventure game, with a demo now available so you can get a taste of what to expect.

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can i use fsr 4.1 on 7800xt?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. April 2026 - 13:54

i've heard that fsr 4.1 works on rdna 3 on linux and if it's true i'll switch to linux right away. if it's true could y'all give me more info about it and is it worth to swicth just for fsr 4.1 (i use fsr 4.0.2c rn)

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is unplayable on a 5070M

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. April 2026 - 13:52

The VRAM always fills up in 1-2 mins after getting in game on the lowest possible settings. On Windows I can max out everything in 4K and play just fine but I hate the HDR of Windows. XD

Is there any possible solution to this? I use the VKD3D_CONFIG=no_upload_hvv option as well.

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Dying light

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. April 2026 - 12:54

Does Dying light online works on linux? I have linux mint. pls help

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Space Engineers Dedicated Server

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. April 2026 - 12:28

Hi.

I'd like to know the best way to run SE1 Dedicated Server on Linux in 2026.

Every Docker project that I can find including Torch, hasn't been updated in 4yr +. I eventually just picked what was updated last(2 years ago), which is running the vanilla server as far as I can tell.

It's a terrible experience. The container is almost always in Unhealthy status and there's frequent lag spikes. It lags almost constantly with just 1 friend online with me at the same time. The DS itself also crashes frequently.

My foot is literally touching the server hardware, so it's not a network problem. Although that's what the constant warnings at the top right would like me to believe, along with the "Scene Too Complex" warning that doesn't go away ever. It's not like we are talking a crazy save with 1mil PCU used either. We are just over 100k total atm. No mods.

So how are you all running SE1 servers these days? Is it just so terrible on Linux, that the only good way to run it is DS on Windows and the game on Windows 🤮?

I'd much prefer running it on docker, but I can setup LXC on Proxmox, if that's what it takes.

Also side question: Is there a way to make copy pasting from text fields work? It seems to only work once per login and the subsequent attempts will just freeze the game for a while without copying anything. Same happens in single player worlds.

Thank you for any help!

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Valve recently confirmed Steam game pricing updates across different regions

Gaming on Linux - 03. April 2026 - 12:23
At the end of March, Valve issued an announcement to game developers on Steam about changes to how games get priced across different regions.

Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Wall run and slice up massive machines in the upcoming MotorSlice arrives in May

Gaming on Linux - 03. April 2026 - 12:12
If exploring a mega-structure to wall run and slice up massive machines sounds like your thing - keep an eye on MotorSlice when it arrives in May.

Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

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