Everytime i play guild wars 2 in pop os, through steam via proton, the view gets stuck looking up. if i move the mouse it just does a 180 degree turn looking up. tried disabling dxvk and resetting everything. Any help would be appreciated.

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HI Everybody I have installed Ori and the Blind forest GOG installer on Lutris but it freezes on boot here is exactly what happens:-

- The Game boots ori starts running(on the loading screen of course) then with time his running becomes slower by time and somehow it just freezes at a certain time.

Currently I am on :-

- Endeavour os

- Core i5 10th gen integrated Graphics

- Lutris(flatpak version cause native version does weird things)

Things i tried :-

- I tried to turn on and off multiple wine settings like DXVK, VKD3D etc.

- Tried to install it with lutris online scripts and still got the same problem.

Other Games Work Like a charm :-

- Hollow Knight

- Hollow Knight Silksong

- Plant vs Zombie

- Geometry Dash

- Vampire Survival

- God of War 1 (PCSX2)

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My main GPU is a RTX 3060 and games that use DLAA really tank bad even on experimental one game is Stellar Blade. I might look into a 9060XT 16GB at some point how is FSR 4 support on Linux atm

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Hi everyone,

I recently dared the full switch to Linux and thinks work out well so far.

Since there are a lot of people here, maybe someone experienced the same issue as me and can provide a fix.

I am running Mint 22.3 Cinnamon and play The Elder Scrolls Online via Steam. Previously when I was on Windows I used the standalone launcher but just using the Steam version seemed easier for me on Linux. And almost everything works out so far.

My issue is the circumflex [^] button (german keyboard layout, left to [1]), which is the default bind for weapon swapping, does not work in game. In the OS it works with no issue but when I press it in game to swap weapons, nothing happens. I also tried using it in chat and when I tap the button once, one ^ appears, when I tap it a second time, the first one disappears again. Not sure if that's normal behavior. I can currently work around this using my mouse's side button to swap but muscle memory is still very strong and I regularly tap the circumflex in fight.

My keyboard is a Steelseries Apex Pro with german layout if that is any relevant.

So maybe anyone else ran into this and knows a fix to it.

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Hey everyone,

I recently struggled to get my Cosmic Byte Blitz controller working properly on Linux (specifically Fedora 43). Like many generic controllers using the "Shanwan" chipset, it would connect but:

1. Identified as a generic Android.
2. No vibration/force feedback in games.
3. Triggers were digital instead of analog.

After a deep dive into USB enumeration and kernel parameters, I've put together a comprehensive fix that forces the controller into a "Switch Mode" enabling full vibration support.

I also found that this fix broke the controller in Chrome/Web Browsers (gamepad-tester would ignore it), so I added a specific Udev rule to fix browser permissions too.

The Repo includes:

• A Kernel Parameter fix (usbcore.old_scheme_first=1) that works on Fedora, Ubuntu, Arch, etc.
• Button Mapping fix (since Switch mode swaps A/B and X/Y).
• Browser/Chrome fix (udev rules for hidraw access).
• A video showcase of it working with vibration!

If you have a generic controller that refuses to rumble on Linux, check it out and let me know if it helps!

Tested on Fedora 43, but should apply to any distro.

Cheers!

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I'm having an issue on Debian 13 (this was not an issue on Debian 12) with Wayland (does not happen on X11), where some applications only render some objects and then simply output the half rendered image.
This is especially visible in video games (dwarf fortress used as example on screenshots, where it's especially visible that the cutoff for rendering is on objects instead of pixels), I would rather not use X11 as it has it's own issues (for example I can't use my scroll wheel while my mouse is on my desk and it only works while I hold my mouse up in the air and also X11 does not support different monitor refresh rates (for multiple monitors), both of those issues do not happen on Wayland).
Does anyone else have this issue or know what causes it or how to fix it?
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
This has been an issue since Debian 13 and it happened on every kernel version that Debian 13 has shipped with.

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so im trying to play overwatch and it just doesn't launch .

my specs are

i5-1105G7

16gb ddr4 ram

intel iris XE

512 gb nvme ssd

ive tried that addibg dxvk.conf file but it doesnt work

is there anything that i can do?

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https://preview.redd.it/3mc7rni0hgjg1.png?width=2235&format=png&auto=webp&s=7267199c403c6a32eb764af841f2f4db4113a2d1

Is there a known solution for this bug? I'm running this via Lutris, via Battle.net, with Proton-GE Latest.

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I used to use Linux on my gaming laptop to play games but because of the shitty driver issue with DX12 games any game with DX12 used to stutter a lot and I never got more than 30 fps on any game because of heavy tax on GPU, and my GPU being pretty low end (RTX 2050). I switched to Windows and games ran smooth, I searched through this subreddit and saw a lot of people saying that the issue is fixed on the latest Nvidia drivers, is it true? So I can finally return to Linux right?

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I know its not gaming but i also use it for gaming and this subreddit is the one where people usually reply to me so please dont delete it. So I get the kernel panic screen telling me to reboot and when I do it does the same again unless I go to advanced options on grub and switch kernel. How do I fix this or at least troubleshoot it

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Hi gamer friends,

I want to use Linux because AI features are everywhere on Windows.

Before, I tried playing Marvel's Spider-Man games, but they had performance issues and crashed.

My previously used Linux distribution and other information:

• EndevourOS - Gnome 48
• Zen Kernel
• Nvidia-Beta-Dkms

My GPU is Nvidia 4060 Ti.

Do these problems still persist?

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Hey everyone,

I consider switching from Win11 to Linux. I used some distros in the past (Manjaro and some other arch derivatives like ten years ago).

I play a lot on my computer. Back then, gaming on Linux was kinda gard but amazing progress has been made, it seems, and I want to give it a try.

I play on an Oled HDR TV (LG C1) and I'm using Microsoft Xbox series controller.

Here are my specs :

ASUS ROG STRIX B450 I Gaming 16GB DDR4 RAM GTX 1660 Super Zotac 6GB Ryzen 5 3600

I heard some bad things with Nvidia and Linux and am ready to replace my GPU for something AMD. It will be a good time to upgrade a little, and I would love some advices on that.

I'm planning to run bazzite or some other gaming oriented distribution.

Thanks for the help !

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STEAM DOCTRINE — ZORIN (APT INSTALL) — STABLE ARCHITECTURE

This document exists because we debugged everything the hard way.

Steam was never the core issue.

Filesystem structure and broken symlinks were.

I. INSTALLATION PRINCIPLES

1. Install Steam via APT only:

sudo apt install steam

1. Do NOT mix:

- Flatpak Steam

- Snap Steam

- Manual tar installs

- Multiple Steam roots

1. Steam root should be:

~/.steam/debian-installation

(APT install default)

Do not reinstall Steam to solve library or filesystem problems.

Steam reinstall does NOT fix prefix or mount corruption.

II. DRIVE + NTFS RULES

External drive mount must use correct ownership.

fstab entry example:

UUID=AC34CABA34CA86B4 /media/jon/4TBDATA ntfs-3g uid=1000,gid=1000,umask=0022,windows_names 0 0

Critical:

- uid=1000

- gid=1000

- not mounted as root-only

Verify with:

mount | grep 4TBDATA

If mount shows user_id=0, group_id=0 without uid override,

Steam may fail writing prefixes.

Filesystem permissions always matter more than Steam version.

III. LIBRARY STRUCTURE (CRITICAL)

Working library path:

/media/jon/4TBDATA/SteamLinux

Inside steamapps/ MUST exist:

steamapps/

common/

compatdata/

shadercache/

downloading/

workshop/

compatdata must be:

- A REAL DIRECTORY

- Not a symlink

- Not pointing to another home path

- Not pointing to another user

We fixed:

compatdata -> /home/jon/.local/... (dead path)

compatdata_local -> /home/en/... (wrong user)

Broken symlink = Proton cannot create pfx.lock

Broken symlink = Cloud fails

Broken symlink = Game fails to launch

Fix method:

rm steamapps/compatdata

rm steamapps/compatdata_local

mkdir steamapps/compatdata

chmod 777 steamapps/compatdata

After this:

Proton can create prefix.

Cloud initializes.

Sync works.

IV. libraryfolders.vdf RULES

File:

~/.steam/steam/steamapps/libraryfolders.vdf

Must not contain empty entries like:

"1"

{

}

That breaks library parsing.

Fix by removing empty blocks.

Steam does NOT require sequential numbering.

Gaps are fine.

Empty entries are not.

V. PROTON ARCHITECTURE

Windows games require:

steamapps/compatdata/<AppID>/

Prefix created on first successful launch.

If game fails before prefix creation:

Cloud will not initialize.

userdata/<AppID>/ will not exist.

If prefix corrupt:

Delete ONLY that game's compatdata/<AppID> folder.

Relaunch.

Never delete full compatdata unless required.

VI. PROTON GE INSTALL (MANUAL METHOD)

Install GE into:

~/.steam/steam/compatibilitytools.d/

Manual method:

mkdir -p ~/.steam/steam/compatibilitytools.d

Download latest GE-Proton tar.gz

Extract into compatibilitytools.d

Restart Steam

Set per-game:

Properties → Compatibility → Force version → GE-Proton

GE often better for UE5 games like Manor Lords.

VII. CLOUD SYNC ARCHITECTURE

Cloud location:

~/.steam/steam/userdata/<SteamID>/<AppID>/

Cloud errors mean:

Either prefix never created

Or Steam cannot write locally

Or directory missing

Cloud errors are a SYMPTOM.

Prefix or filesystem errors are the CAUSE.

We confirmed:

No userdata/<AppID> existed.

Because prefix never built.

Because compatdata symlink was broken.

Once compatdata was fixed:

Prefix created.

userdata folder appeared.

Sync succeeded.

VIII. DEBUG ORDER (THE REAL ONE)

If game fails:

1. Check compatdata exists and is real directory.

2. Check libraryfolders.vdf for corruption.

3. Check mount permissions.

4. Launch game once.

5. Confirm compatdata/<AppID> appears.

6. Confirm userdata/<AppID> appears.

7. THEN evaluate Proton version.

Filesystem > Library VDF > Proton > Cloud.

Never reverse that order.

IX. DO NOT DO THIS AGAIN

Do NOT:

- Create compatdata symlinks

- Point compatdata to another home path

- Mix users (/home/en vs /home/jon)

- Reinstall Steam to solve prefix problems

- Assume cloud error means Steam is broken

Steam is stable.

Structure is fragile.

X. FINAL PRINCIPLE

When Steam behaves strangely on Linux:

It is almost always:

A path problem.

A mount problem.

Or a broken symlink.

Not Steam.

Not Proton.

Not Cloud.

Stability comes from:

Clean mount

Clean library path

Real compatdata directory

Controlled Proton versions

This system now works.

Do not destabilize it unnecessarily.

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Hi everyone,

I’m having an issue with Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition on Linux, and I’m completely stuck at this point.

🖥 System Info

• Distro: EndeavourOS (Arch-based)
• CPU: Intel Core i5 10th Gen (integrated UHD graphics only)
• GPU: Intel iGPU (no NVIDIA/AMD)
• Mesa + Vulkan installed (vulkan-intel, lib32-vulkan-intel)
• Wayland (Hyprland)

Vulkan is working (vulkaninfo shows Intel device).

🎮 The Problem

The game launches successfully.

At the first loading screen:

• Ori is running normally.
• After a few seconds, the animation becomes “fuzzy” or jittery.
• It gradually slows down.
• Then it completely freezes.
• The game does NOT crash — it just hangs.

This happens every time.

❗ Important: Other Windows Games Work Perfectly

These run fine on the same system:

• Hollow Knight
• Geometry Dash
• Plants vs. Zombies

So Vulkan/Wine in general seems functional.

🧪 What I Have Already Tried Lutris (Flatpak)

• Wine-GE
• Proton-GE
• DXVK enabled/disabled
• VKD3D enabled/disabled
• Esync on/off
• Fsync on/off
• Fresh prefix
• Lutris website install script
• DXVK_ASYNC=1
• Shader cache cleared

Same freeze behavior.

Native Lutris

• Fresh install via pacman
• Fresh prefix
• Wine-GE latest
• DXVK on/off
• Windows 10 mode
• Esync/Fsync disabled

Still freezes the same way.

Other Attempts

• Skipped intro videos
• Tested with audio tweaks (PULSE_LATENCY_MSEC)
• Monitored CPU usage (no obvious 100% spike)
• Verified Vulkan working
• Also tried installing it through lutris scripts from web but i still got the same result.

No change.

🧠 Observations

• The freeze happens gradually (not instant crash).
• Disabling DXVK makes the animation start slightly smoother, but it still freezes.
• It feels like a thread deadlock or Unity engine stall rather than a GPU crash.

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