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Marvel Rivals keeps crashing after 30-90 seconds

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 22:12

rtx 2060 super 8gb vram,

core i7 8700k,

24gb ddr4,

mint cinnamon 22.3

x11

Game works fine for a bit, but then freezes and crashes. Sound and mouse still works during the freeze, but I can't click on anything and nothing else is moving.

I've had the same problem with LORT and the only solution I found was change my driver from 580-open to 535 (which made my performance abysmal), but Rivals isn't compatible with 535.

I've tried running the game with GE-Proton-10-34, proton experimental, proton hotfix and some others with no success. Also tried the STEAMDECK=1 %command% and deleting compatdata which didn't stop it from crashing.

Here's what the cat ~/steam-2767030.log | tail -50 command gave me:

1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info chained to function 00006FFFC97FA660-00006FFFC97FA679 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info unwind info at 00006FFFD4C11AB4 flags 0 prolog 0xa bytes function 00006FFFC97FA660-00006FFFC97FA679 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0xa: movq %rbx,0x38(%rsp) 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0xa: subq $0x20,%rsp 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x6: pushq %rdi 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:RtlVirtualUnwind2 type 2 base 6fffc72e0000 rip 6fffcb53dd2b rva 425dd2b rsp b9fba0 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info **** func 425c660-425ecac 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info unwind info at 00006FFFD4F13934 flags 0 prolog 0x36 bytes function 00006FFFCB53C660-00006FFFCB53ECAC 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x36: movaps %xmm8,0x130(%rsp) 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x2a: movaps %xmm7,0x140(%rsp) 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x23: movaps %xmm6,0x150(%rsp) 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x1f: subq $0x168,%rsp 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x13: pushq %r15 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x11: pushq %r14 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0xf: pushq %r13 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0xd: pushq %r12 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0xb: pushq %rdi 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0xa: pushq %rsi 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x9: pushq %rbx 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x8: pushq %rbp 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:RtlVirtualUnwind2 type 2 base 6fffc72e0000 rip 6fffcb54622c rva 426622c rsp b9fd50 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info **** func 4266210-4266256 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info unwind info at 00006FFFD4F13A64 flags 4 prolog 0x0 bytes function 00006FFFCB546210-00006FFFCB546256 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info chained to function 00006FFFCB545E3E-00006FFFCB545FB3 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info unwind info at 00006FFFD4F13A34 flags 4 prolog 0xc bytes function 00006FFFCB545E3E-00006FFFCB545FB3 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0xc: movq %r14,0x110(%rsp) 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x8: movq %rdi,0x140(%rsp) 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x4: movq %rbx,0x138(%rsp) 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info chained to function 00006FFFCB545E20-00006FFFCB545E3E 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info unwind info at 00006FFFD4CADDB8 flags 3 prolog 0x1e bytes function 00006FFFCB545E20-00006FFFCB545E3E 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x10: subq $0x118,%rsp 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x5: pushq %rsi 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x4: pushq %rbp 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info handler 00006FFFD0980238 data at 00006FFFD4CADDC8 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:seh:RtlUnwindEx calling handler 00006FFFD0980238 (rec=0000000000B9EBE0, frame=b9fd50 context=0000000000B9DF90, dispatch=0000000000B9D720) 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:seh:RtlUnwindEx handler 00006FFFD0980238 returned 1 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:RtlVirtualUnwind2 type 2 base 6fffc72e0000 rip 6fffcb5462aa rva 42662aa rsp b9fe80 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info **** func 4266290-42662c4 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info unwind info at 00006FFFD4F14208 flags 1 prolog 0x4 bytes function 00006FFFCB546290-00006FFFCB5462C4 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x4: subq $0x38,%rsp 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info handler 00006FFFD098D159 data at 00006FFFD4F14214 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:RtlVirtualUnwind2 type 2 base 6fffc72e0000 rip 6fffcb547388 rva 4267388 rsp b9fec0 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info **** func 4267280-42673ee 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info unwind info at 00006FFFD4F14284 flags 1 prolog 0xa bytes function 00006FFFCB547280-00006FFFCB5473EE 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0xa: movq %rbx,0x40(%rsp) 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0xa: subq $0x30,%rsp 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0x6: pushq %rdi 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info handler 00006FFFD098D159 data at 00006FFFD4F14294 1735.684:0248:024c:trace:seh:RtlRestoreContext returning to 00006FFFCB547397 stack 0000000000B9FEC0 1736.058:0240:0244:fixme:kernelbase:AppPolicyGetProcessTerminationMethod FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFA, 0000000000B9FE80 submitted by /u/Twiniki
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Am I missing something?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 21:25

This is my first time building a PC, and I just wanted to make sure I’m not missing anything. BTW, in case the image isn’t readable, I’ll list the parts here:

CPU: 5800XT
CPU Cooler: Pure Rock 3
MOBO: MSI MPG B550 Gaming Plus
GPU: RX 9070 XT
RAM: Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16) CL16 3600MHz
PSU: Corsair RM1000e (1000W)
SSD: Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
CASE: Corsair 5000D RS (not shown in the image)

submitted by /u/DreamFar9560
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Low fps and constant stuttering when screen recording on Linux Mint

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 21:12

Hey everyone! I am still fairly new to the Linux world and have noticed a glaring issue on my end ever since I switched my operating system to Linux Mint on my home PC.

What I've noticed is that whenever I try to capture my screen or stream it via Discord, for example, my framerate in any game I play is approximately 50-60 fps lower if not even more compared to playing without screen recording. I've noticed it happening whenever I try to capture my screen via OBS or if I am sharing my screen to others via Discord. (Steam's background recording doesn't seem to affect my fps at all. Turning it off doesn't help). I've tried to find help through the internet via existing posts, but nothing I've seen or tried has worked. Help would be greatly appreciated!

My current PC specs are:

- Ryzen 5600X

- RTX 2080 Super

- 32GB DDR4 3200MT/s

- Linux Mint 22.3 (Kernel 6.17.0-20)

submitted by /u/schwablwizard
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Has anyone managed to get Reshade working with PROTON_VKD3D_HEAP=1 and DLSS enabled?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 21:11

Basically, I'm playing trying to play Crimson Dawn with RenoDX but if I remove the PROTON_VKD3D_HEAP=1 flag the game freezes the moment I enable DLSS upscaling.

When I leave the flag on and install Reshade the game looks extremely dark.

Currently using proton-cachyos-10-0.2260330 with 595.58.03 drivers.

submitted by /u/slickyeat
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How do I play Fortnite on Zorin OS?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 20:22

Hello everyone, I apologize in advance if there are any English mistakes, unfortunately I am not yet fluent in the language. Getting to the point, I recently migrated to Zorin OS. It's my first time using Linux, so I don't know the "tricks" to get the game running. I would be very grateful if you could help me with this. Thank you for taking the time to read this post. Have a good day!

submitted by /u/agentedoFBI1
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SILENT HILL f: Why is it rendering my surroundings like that?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 20:18

I'm running the Steam version of SILENT HILL f on Kubuntu 24.04 using Proton GE 9.27 and the surroundings are messed up especially trees, vines etc.

I'm using an RX580 GPU and have 32GB of RAM.
My PC dual boots Windows 10 and it renders fine on it although at a lower framerate (~30 opposed to ~50 on Kubuntu). I have seen videos of people with different distros play this game pretty well on the same GPU so I think I might be missing something

submitted by /u/indigomal
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New convert - Only issue so far is sunshine custom resolutions

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 19:59

Switched over to CachyOS recently and honestly been really liking it. Feels fast, clean, and way less bloated than Windows — everything just runs nicely.

Only real downside so far is Sunshine + Moonlight. On Windows it’s way smoother, especially with virtual monitors. On Linux I just can’t get that working at all. I use the virtual monitors with my Mac / iPad to get full screen native resolution on windows when my partner wants to use the tv.

Spent a couple hours messing with it (configs, EDIDs, etc.) but NVIDIA just seems to block anything custom, so no proper virtual display setup. Only option seems a edid emulator but even that feels not guaranteed

Not a dealbreaker, but definitely a step back for streaming. If anyone’s actually got this working on NVIDIA, let me know how.

Vibepollo and Apollo had these features but were windows only

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Corrupt Update Files

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 19:57

Hi friends. I just installed Linux (Pop!_OS) for the first time after being a lifelong windows user, and I'm running into a really weird problem. Whenever I try to install Monster Hunter World on steam, I get this error "Corrupt Update Files". I've tried rebooting, reinstalling steam, clearing download cache, and ran a memory test, all of which did not fix the problem. What's really weird is that it seems to be ONLY MHW that does this, every other game is downloading and installing perfectly fine.

Please help, thanks!

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Assetto Corsa Evoluzione

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 19:52

Has anyone successfully installed the mod on Linux?

I'm having this complex conundrum that I can't solve. So basically, steamwebhelper occupies localhost 8080, which is needed for the super competent and well designed patreon authentication system. I got around that by closing steam, and all of it's services, and then copying the mod to the root folder of AC, then launching the ACE executable through Lutris. The mod was successfully authenticated. I then downloaded and installed most of the required mods in the downloads center.

But then comes another problem. Races won't start, I figured that it had something to do with the whole prefix systems. I tried solving that problem by copying the AC documents data from the steam prefix to the ACE Lutris prefix. But that didn't seem to solve it, now I just get a notification "click here for race over". If anyone, who successfully was able to install and play this mod on Linux, can you please tell me exactly what you did? I would really appreciate it.

I'm using Bazzite with KDE Plasma.

submitted by /u/j0seplinux
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Crimson Desert Stuck at 85% usage until a pause with FG 9070XT

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 19:36

Tried in both Nixos and Fedora using 9070xt with Mesa 26.0.3 and 25.6.3, tried proton-cachy, GE, and EM using wine Wayland, HDR, and FSR4.1 on quality and balanced with NTSYNC

Game is in 3440x1440 ultra wide with every setting maxed, averaging about 80fps with 100% gpu usage. However If fps drops below 60 gpu usage drops to 85% and it does not recover unless you pause the game.

I also tried testing with optiscaler and it is 100% reproducible for me and toggling FG to restart it fixes the usage issue.

Curious if anyone else is running into the problem? And or has a fix

EDIT: CPU is 5700X3D, issue does not occur on windows

submitted by /u/Jrgiacone
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Sentinel - An Achievement Watcher for Linux Proton Games

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 19:32

Hello beautiful people,

I have built a new app to display achievements for your proton games on Linux. You can just add your prefix path from launchers like Heroic, Faugus and you get a nice native popup for each notification.

You can check it out on Github.

https://github.com/RemakeCode/sentinel

submitted by /u/m0rpheus23
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OBS flickers when recording games in footage (Screen Capture PipeWire)

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 19:19

(FOOTAGE SLOWED DOWN)

Whenever I record games with OBS, they do this weird sort of flicker every 5 or so seconds. This flicker is one or two frames long so I had to slow the video down, but they really get in the way and are noticeable even in 30fps. I can notice this flicker even in the preview in the actual OBS.

I'm on CachyOS (KDE Wayland), I use an RTX 3060Ti with a R7 5700x, I tried both obs-studio and obs-studio-browser, and this sort of issue occurs with any game but any other window is being recorded just fine. Any help would be appreciated

submitted by /u/The_HamsterDUH
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[HELP] Stellar Blade crashes on Linux with interactive objects

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 19:16

I've encountered this problem, and my attempts to solve it have yielded no results. Every time I pick up an object (not just this box) and release it, the game freezes, then crashes with a fatal error. What could be the problem?

My PC setup:
CPU: Ryzen 9 5900x
GPU: RTX 3070ti
RAM: 32Gb (4x8gb)
Disk: M2 1tb
Cachy os + Niri

This problem with an interactive object (like the one with the box in this video) also happened later in the game where I needed to move a cart.

My procedure: Hold RT -> move or hold the box -> press B -> crash the game

What I've already tried:

- Changing Proton: GE, Cachy OS, experimental - nothing

- Various launch parameters, including none

- Disabling mods and any files

- Reinstalling the game

- Switching from Niri to KDE (x11)

None of the above methods helped, or maybe I'm just stupid. If anyone knows what the problem is, please help.

video

https://reddit.com/link/1se53n2/video/c1h4ie79tltg1/player

submitted by /u/FleechComed
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jstimeout: auto-disconnect idle Bluetooth controllers on Linux [originally for DS3s]

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 19:04

I made a tool several years ago, that I've upgraded a lot and turned into a more formal AUR release so I thought it may be worth sharing here.

If you use Bluetooth controllers on Linux you've probably had one stay connected for hours after you stopped playing, draining the battery. I wrote a small Go program that monitors input events and force-disconnects the controller over Bluetooth after a configurable idle period.

Originally wrote it for DS3 controllers since Sony baked the idle timeout into proprietary firmware and you literally can't change it without a PS3. But it works with any BT gamepad, you just add the device name to a config file.

Has a deadzone filter so stick drift doesn't reset the timer. Runs as a systemd user service, also has udev rules if you only want it running when controllers are connected. In the AUR as jstimeout-bin and jstimeout-git.

https://github.com/0x90shell/jstimeout

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I built a gamepad on-screen keyboard for Linux, no mouse needed

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 18:52

There's no good way to type on a Linux HTPC with just a controller. Steam's keyboard works but requires Steam running. Every other virtual keyboard on Linux (Onboard, Florence, etc.) needs a mouse pointer, isn't feature rich, or is a dead project. The console-style grid keyboard that takes D-pad/stick input directly just doesn't exist on Linux.

So I made one: https://github.com/0x90shell/gamepad-osk

  • D-pad/stick navigates the key grid directly, no mouse emulation
  • Second stick moves the mouse at the same time so you can click into text fields while typing
  • Copy/paste support
  • Face button shortcuts (backspace, space, enter)
  • No Steam dependency
  • Works well with Sunshine + Moonlight streaming

Written in Go. Hook it up to an evsieve chord, a Sunshine prep command, whatever works for your setup. Open to bug reports and PRs. Note: Wayland auto-positioning not currently implemented as it's non-trivial but I'd look at it if enough people wanted it.

submitted by /u/BetterPolicy2104
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Games for my 2015 MacBook Pro running Linux Mint?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 18:49

Hey everyone, I just made the switch to Linux Mint(first user, bear with me!!!) on my 2015 13-inch MacBook Pro. It has 8 GB RAM with Intel Iris graphics. I know classics like Half-Life 2 run fine, and I also enjoy cozy games. I’m curious about what else it can handle, how well it emulates, and how far I can push it. Any suggestions would be amazing. Thanks!

submitted by /u/MediocreAnalyst2000
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Streaming only the game audio on Discord?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 06. April 2026 - 18:09

On windows you could just select the game, hit stream and stream only the selected app's audio. On Linux however you stream everything except discord (so game + browser or anything else). Is there a way to stream only the selected app's audio? Preferably without creating virtual audio devices and redirecting their audio there - as much automated as it can be.

I'm on CachyOS if that's important and I'm pretty new to Linux (had couple of attempts over the years, now trying to do the jump completely)

submitted by /u/bass9380
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