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Keyboard layout switch doesn't work as expected in game

28 Jan 2026 - 6:18pm

Hello guys I need some help regarding keyboard layout issue when gaming. I'm using Cachy OS with Hyprland and an AZERTY keyboard (yes, I'm French, don't blame me :D). In my hyprland configuration I have this setup

input { # setting double layout / variant allow to switch between variants kb_layout = fr,us # kb_variant = azerty,us kb_options=grp:win_space_toggle numlock_by_default = true repeat_delay = 250 repeat_rate = 35 # Mouse sensitivity = -0.15 # range -1.0 (slower) - 1.0 (faster) accel_profile = flat # force_no_accel = 1 focus_on_close = 1 follow_mouse = 2 }

In general application (terminal, web browser, IDE, etc.) the layout switch with win + space is working as expected.

But when I play games the layout switch is not "propagated" to the game. I have tried different things:

  • setting PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1 allow the correct propagation of the layout to the game but unfortunately some games becomes really unstable when setting this variable (Wuthering Waves for exemple crash at almost every load screen ...) so I'm looking for another (better) solution.
  • If I override the kb_layout value to us only (or even us,fr) in hyprland configuration then my game (even if already running) switch to QWERTY layout

A suitable behavior would be to force QWERTY layout on games but I don't know how to achieve this.

Does someone has already encountered this problem ?

Thanks for you help

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Any thoughts on Riot bringing VALORANT to Linux someday?

28 Jan 2026 - 5:52pm

With Linux gaming growing (Steam Deck, Proton, etc.), I’m curious about the future possibility of VALORANT on Linux.

I know Vanguard is kernel-level and security-focused, so this isn’t a support request or workaround question — just a discussion about feasibility and long-term plans.

Has Riot ever commented on this, or is it something completely off the table?

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Zorin os e warcraft

28 Jan 2026 - 5:21pm

Prezados.
to tentando jogar warcraft via RGC no zorin, instalei tem poucos dias aprendendo ainda.
Já tentei instalar o pacote winetricks via terminal, mas parece que ta faltando algo.

alguma dica?

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Need help escaping Windows as a newbie to Linux!

28 Jan 2026 - 5:10pm

Hello! I've always been a Windows user but I've never liked updating to Windows 11. I was one of those who tried to stay in Windows 10 for as long as I can. Ever since updating to Windows 11 I've had problems with my pc, and I actually paused updates this month as soon as my friend told me her pc isn't booting after the recent microsoft updates. (I hate all their AI and anti-privacy shit!!)

I've been wanting to move to Linux Mint since December and the news this month just convinced me more, but I'm just not sure which distro is best for me or for my hardware.

I just want a distro where I can play Genshin Impact comfortably (my main priority!), have discord, Firefox, play a few steam games and pirate some books!

Here are my specs:

  • Processor - AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core Processor (3.40 GHz)
  • RAM - 16.0 GB
  • GPU - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
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Genshin Impact Linux launch

28 Jan 2026 - 4:54pm

Recently, there was information that Genshin Impact might be coming to Steam. How likely do you think it is that it will now be launched smoothly via Proton?

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Any distro that has a controller driven front-end?

28 Jan 2026 - 4:53pm

I'm looking for a distro that let's me control everything with a game controller. I plan to install it on a mini-pc attached to my tv, and I'd like to be able to run emulators, steam, GOG, and a media player on it. Can anyone recommend one?

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Differences between Wine and Proton?

28 Jan 2026 - 4:24pm

I am aware that Proton is a modified version of Wine with a bunch of stuff added. However, I am unsure as to precise differences between the two. I have three questions:

  • What has been added to Proton to differentiate it from Wine?
  • Is it possible to download packages and such that allow Wine to obtain a similarly level of compatibility to Proton?
  • Beyond potential non-FOSS code, is there a reason that Proton's improved compatibility isn't present in Wine already?
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turing architecture on linux?

28 Jan 2026 - 4:20pm

I've been looking for a gpu to run on linux. I have a tight budget, but I'd like to get into PCVR, so I'd need something around the ballpark of a gtx1060 or sthng like that.

I've found second hand for around the same price an rx580 (8gb) and a 1660 super (6gb). Of course, the 1660 is the better in performance and in transcoding (I'm using a quest for VR, the encoder on radeon gpus is supposed to be worse), plus it's probably not been mined on, but I'm worried about running older nvidias on linux.

How is the support for turing generation cards looking on linux? Should I just settle for the rx580?

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tem algum unlocker para o dead by daylight que funcione no linux?

28 Jan 2026 - 4:05pm

tem varios que funciona, mas todos eu so achei os que funcionasse apenas no windows. tem algum que funcione no linux? unlocker so pra skin, personagens e itens

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Swapping to Linux

28 Jan 2026 - 3:42pm

Hello there! So Microsoft has been acting up recently, and I have been thinking about swapping to Linux. I play games a lot (I have an alienware aurora 16x laptop), and it just seems like the perfect swap. I like CachyOS, because of the community and performance.

Is it worth it to make the swap?

Oh and also the only reason I didnt swap yet is the anti cheat in some games.

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I need help for switching to linux

28 Jan 2026 - 3:02pm

i am fed up with windows now thinking to switching to cachyos or pop os but what concerns me that my laptop has a rtx 3050 6gb vram gpu and i game a lot like a lot its already a mid end gpu for gaming i have heared that nvidia gpu dont perform well with linux i cant trade with few fps if its 3-5 fps i can manage but higher than that i cant because i dont get that much fps in mordern games so i can trade them and if i can get good performance please suggest me good destro for gaming and coding

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I need some advice for gaming

28 Jan 2026 - 2:30pm

I will install LinuxMint on my desktop today, and I want to use it for gaming, the only game I play is Risk of Rain 2 modded, and I need advice of any and every kind of program, library or some other type of application that I can install to run my game the best possible.

I know I need Proton, Wine and Bottles, but I probably should install something more to suit-up my computer.

The modding program I use has support for Linux (R2modman)

My specs are:

Biostar H6IMLv2 motherboard

GTX 1050 NVIDIA

4gb DDR3 RAM

Intel core i3 processor

I can use the terminal if necessary

thanks in advance!! Edit:

Forgot to ask how do I set a specific NVIDIA driver

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Modding Skyrim help: which exact options should I click on when setting up Mod Manager 2?

28 Jan 2026 - 2:27pm

I've recently been watching this video guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9C5G5GKd5Y, which massively helps me with the git hub download of the Mod Organizer 2 for Skyrim https://github.com/Furglitch/modorganizer2-linux-installer?tab=readme-ov-file (I know there's an upcoming Nexus Mod Manager, but I prefer to use MO2). As I'm going through the installation, some of the prompts had be wonder which exact options should I choose.

Yes, I want to use the Skyrim Script Extender. When I did it on Windows, I downloaded it from another site. Does this option automatically install that? Are there better ways to get SKSE64 on MO2?

Plugin Half 1 (which ones should I choose? I hope to get LOOT installed for Load order help)

Plugin Half 2 (which ones should I choose? I hope to get LOOT installed for Load order help)

Should I click \"yes\"?

I'm sorry to bother you guys. But I really could use some advice, especially as someone still learning the ropes of Linux. I'd be grateful :)

submitted by /u/Questioning-Warrior
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GTX 970 user forced to leave Nobara. Distro suggestions?

28 Jan 2026 - 2:13pm

Hi everyone,

I’ve been using Nobara for a while and really enjoying it, but I just saw the PSA that NVIDIA is dropping support for the 10-series and older (Maxwell architecture) with the upcoming 590 drivers. Since Nobara has confirmed they won't be supporting legacy driver branches, my GTX 970 is effectively on unsupported.
I’m a student on a very tight budget, so upgrading my GPU isn't an option right now. I need to keep this 970 running as long as possible.

Which distro would you recommend that makes it easy to pin/stay on the NVIDIA 570/550 legacy drivers while still being good for gaming?

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Nobara issues

28 Jan 2026 - 1:58pm

Ok i tested many versions of linux and they worked great to install with no problems but nobara is the only version that i installed and after install doesnt show the linux in grub menu (appears only my windows 11).

I tried catchy os, pop os,linux mint,fedora, ubuntu and so on and this is the only version that i have problems:(

Any ideas?

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