Hey guys, i’m trying to play battlefront 2 on linux but performance is really bad. i get constant stuttering even on low. the game will run at a high frame rate but then it hitch every 15 seconds. i’ve tried proton and proton ge and nothing really helps, and enabling dx12 makes the game unplayable. does anyone know how to get this to work?

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Hello, recently I discovered about DualSense ctl and how to connect my gamepad with Bluetooth on a dual-boot machine. But ctl usage isn't the most comfortable. If I want to check my battery I have to open a terminal and type full command. Maybe there is some alternative that will show the gamepad status in a tray or something similar?
Sorry for my gramma 😅

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WAYLANDDRV_PRIMARY_MONITOR=HDMI-A-1 (replace with your actual monitor name, which you can find using the wayland-info command).
This fixed an issue where the Wine Wayland driver was using my secondary monitor as the primary one, resulting in incorrect maximum in-game resolution.
This was the only thing preventing me from using the Wine Wayland driver
UPD: Also i dont know if this works with default wine/proton, tested only on ge and cachyos proton

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specs:
ryzen 5 5600
rx 7600 8 gb
16 gb ddr4 ram
western digital blue SSD 1 TB

I've been trying trying to fix the stuttering on battlefield 4 on steam for 2 weeks now but i cant seem to figure out whats causing the stuttering. i tried using proton GE to enable DXVK, since i heard that would fix it, but nothing. I made sure to install all drivers(mesa, amdgpu etc) but seems like i have everything there too. I open resources and nothing is really bottlenecking either. The only other thing I haven't tried was running battlefield 4 through wine but I would have to install the game through EA App which I don't want to do since i still want to do my steam achievements. Shader complications might not even be the problem and probably its my system

bonus problem, ping wont show up in the scoreboard screen, which is a problem since some servers will kick for this. I also thought proton GE would fix this issue but turns out not so idk..

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Hi, I've got a Dell laptop with 2.7GHz processor (Core i5-3340M), 4GB DDR3 RAM, Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics and 128 GB SSD. It had Windows 10 installed on which RL was getting around 5 - 10 FPS. I switched to Fedora Linux 42 but when I launch RL with Heroic Games Launcher, it force quits due to insufficient memory.

So, I wanted suggestion on which Linux Distro with less memory usage to try or whether it is even possible to run RL smoothly.

I also wanted to know if it is possible to copy my games to other HDD and copy to Heroic in other OS when the SSD is wiped for installation as I do not have a Wi-Fi connection.

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Hello, I would like to leave Windows and switch to Linux, I'm watching Bizzete, but my biggest hitch is two Filmora and Fortnite, I know I can use Filmora with Wive or Lutris but I don't know how to do it with Fortnite, I only have a 12GB SSD that I use for the Windows system and two 1TB and 500GB HDDs for data and games.

Could someone help me with any suggestions or ideas, since that is my only problem with switching to Linux.

I thank you in advance for hands, and I also do not speak English. Certainly I use Windows 11 ltsc, I have an i5 4570, 12gb of ram and a gtx 1050ti

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The game was working perfectly fine 1 month ago, using only about 18gb of VRAM just off my memory. Now after this update it thinks that something is using way more VRAM. I checked amdgpu_top, and it says it's using 15gb max for the EXE. I'm still really new to Linux and this is very frustrating.
I'm using cachy os, 7900xt, just updated everything with octopi as well, I've tried different proton versions, and they all have the same issue. Sorry if any important information is missing, I'm still new to Linux and making posts on reddit.
Edit: using wayland if that helps. I'm going to bed now, I might remember to read this before work.

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https://youtu.be/pLzxP4WFe5U?si=mJKTH8v04SDsm5VL

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When I updated to the newest proton GE (any version above 10) I got some weird windows 98 window frame looking like vintage or something. This does not happens with 9-27. Apparently this does not affect my gameplay but is this normal?

Specs:

OS: Fedora Linux 42 (Workstation Edition)
KERNEL: 6.15.3-200.fc42.x86_64
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700G with Radeon Graphics
GPU: AMD Radeon 7900GRE
GPU DRIVER: Mesa 25.0.7

https://preview.redd.it/y9pni37gm6af1.png?width=2560&format=png&auto=webp&s=d0e3fb220df5890c4954c4645fed18f1d68b5d96

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As the title says, i get through the compiling the shaders and the main menu but as soon as i start the game it loads up almost until the end and it starts lagging until it freezes my pc entirely, cant even access the tty. I've already tried replacing dstorage.dll and dstoragecore.dll to their older version but nothing changed

im on linux mint 22, tried with ge-proton 10-4

system:

nvidia gtx 1660 ryzen 5 2400g 16gb ram

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🎮 Open Game Launcher

Hello, I'm here to tell you about one of my ideas, but since I'm unable to code, I'll share it with you here. Here's my project.

Universal platform to launch all your Windows games on Linux

> Play *all* your games, even the most demanding or protected by anti-cheat, without ever leaving Linux.

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🧭 Objective

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Create an all-in-one Linux application that lets you play **all Windows games**, including the most complex ones, thanks to an **intelligent launcher** that can automatically choose between several execution modes:

* 🧱 Ultra-light Windows VM with GPU passthrough

* ⚙️ Proton / Wine

* 🤖 Automatic selection

* 🪓 Raw launch (manual, no compatibility layer)

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🔧 Main Features

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### 🔹 Execution Modes (selectable per game):

1. **Container**

   → Ultra-light Windows-based container, containing only the essential files for the game (no telemetry, no unnecessary apps).

   > Ideal for online games with anti-cheat (Fortnite, Warzone...).

   - Also creates an **optimized Windows VM** more complete, usable as a minimal Windows workstation for running other Windows apps if needed.

   - VMs have access to USB ports, network, storage, and peripherals, anticipating extended use (USB keys, secure devices, etc.).

   - VMs automatically shut down when the launcher closes, unless the user enables the "keep VMs running" option.

   - Option to "minimize instead of closing" to keep the launcher running in the background.

2. **Proton / Wine**

   → Best performance for compatible games.

3. **Automatic Mode**

   → The system selects the optimal mode based on a community database or system detection.

4. **Raw Installation**

   → The game is installed and launched directly, without any intermediate layer.

   > For native Linux games or manual configurations (portable Wine, scripts, etc.).

🟢 Users can **switch modes anytime** in the game settings.

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### 🔹 Game Addition

* Connect to **official launchers**: Steam, Epic, Ubisoft, Rockstar, GOG, EA, Amazon, etc.

* Manual **addition**: `.exe`, `.sh`, local folder, WinePrefix, or custom script

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### 🔹 Container Option

If selected, the launcher automatically creates a dedicated Windows container for the chosen game, containing:

* The game,

* The game launcher,

* Essential Windows files for proper functioning, minimized as much as possible.

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### 🔹 User Interface

* Design inspired by **Heroic Games Launcher**

* Sidebar providing access to:

- Game library

- Global, per-launcher, and per-game settings

- Webstores to buy or link your games

* Environment configuration editor (VM / Proton / script)

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### 🔹 VM and Launcher Management

* VMs automatically close when the launcher exits, except if the user enables the option to keep them running.

* Option to minimize the launcher instead of fully closing it.

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### 🔹 Plugin System

To make **Open Game Launcher** flexible and extensible, a **plugin architecture** will be integrated, allowing:

* Developers to add missing or specific features.

* Users to customize or modify their experience (e.g., support new launchers, tweak execution settings, various integrations).

* Easy sharing and downloading of plugins via a community-integrated marketplace.

This modularity ensures rapid evolution and adaptation to community needs without waiting for official updates.

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🖥️ Technologies Considered

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| Module | Technology |

| ------------------- | ----------------------------- |

| VM & Hypervisor | QEMU / KVM / libvirt |

| GPU Passthrough | VFIO / IOMMU |

| GUI Framework | Tauri (Rust + Web) or Electron|

| Proton / Wine | Proton, Wine, DXVK, VKD3D |

| Launcher Auth | Embedded browser + Web APIs |

| Manual Addition | `.exe`, `.sh`, YAML, WinePrefix |

| Plugins | Modular system, extensible API, marketplace |

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🛡️ Security & Performance

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* Complete isolation per dedicated environment (VM = sandbox)

* Temporary Windows account generated automatically

* Dynamic warnings:

- KVM disabled

- Insufficient hardware or resources

* Secure storage of accounts and passwords

* Controlled sandbox for each execution

* Full VM access to USB ports, network, peripherals (configurable)

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📂 Manual Addition

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* Add unlisted games via:

- `.exe` file

- Local folder

- Custom script (`launch.sh`)

* Compatible with:

- Proton

- VM

- Raw mode

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🚀 Why This Matters

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* Removes the limitations of **Linux gaming**

* Enables playing games with **anti-cheat** without Windows dual boot

* Gives **full control** to users

* Centralizes all launchers in a **single interface**

* Encourages adoption of Linux as the primary gaming OS

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🔭 Future Vision

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* Community-driven compatibility database and feedback

* Support for Linux consoles (Steam Deck, ChimeraOS, etc.)

* Hybrid cloud/local mode: remote VM, local GPU

* Marketplace for ready-to-use configurations

* Advanced scripting and plugin system

* Developer mode for custom profiles

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🧪 Technical Roadmap (MVP → V1)

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1. ✅ Windows VM prototype + GPU passthrough

2. ✅ Raw launch + manual game addition

3. ✅ Heroic-like UI (Tauri / Electron)

4. ✅ Proton / Wine support

5. ✅ Multi-launcher authentication

6. ✅ Automatic selection system

7. ✅ Custom profiles

8. ✅ Plugin system implementation

9. 🚀 Open source launch (GitHub / GitLab)

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🧠 What It Changes

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| Before (Linux Gaming) | With Open Game Launcher |

| ---------------------- | ------------------------------ |

| Limited to Proton | All games playable (100%) |

| Anti-cheat blockers | Compatibility via dedicated VM |

| Fragmented interfaces | Centralized application |

| Poor launcher support | Native integration |

| Manual configuration | 4 simple, configurable modes |

| Need Windows dual boot | Windows used as container |

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💬 Conclusion

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**Open Game Launcher** is:

* The ultimate bridge between **Linux** and **Windows gaming**

* A **free and unified interface** for all your games

* An **open, flexible, and secure vision**

* A **modular, community-driven, and revolutionary project**

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👉 Want to contribute? Join the project, propose ideas, or help code on **GitHub (coming soon)**!

Feel free to share this document to find other Linux/gaming enthusiasts. 💡

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⚠️ Note: This project **must remain open source**. I would like to know if this is possible.

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Hello, I'm running CachyOS (Steam) and wanted to put multiple launch options on MHW.

I can't figure this out, as it doesn't work. I read online and tried [ && ] or [ , ], and using %command% at the end, etc. But doesn't work (game won't launch), unless I only use one of the two, which both working fine by itself.

These are the two command lines I want to combine

_GL_SHADER_DISK_CACHE_SKIP_CLEANUP=1 game-performance %command%

and

PULSE_LATENCY_MSEC=50 %command%

Any idea how to write this on one line? Thanks in advance!

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OS: ubuntu 24.04 Games running on Steam. Protontricks installed. Running Proton 6.3-8 (as recommended) I'm attempting to install Tale of Two Westlands in my steam versions of Fallout NV/3 but I'm stuck at Mod Organizer 2 install. It can't seem to find the game files. It looks in " whatever that means and then locks in the .var folder. The game is located down the Home/snap/steam/common/.steam/steam/steamapps/common but I don't know how to tell it that. Protontricks also says it can't find the directory.

The tutorial in using: https://github.com/rockerbacon/modorganizer2-linux-installer?tab=readme-ov-file Here is the terminal text:

J#####@###########:~/Downloads/Fallout NV Mod Downloads/Opened/mo2installer-5.0.3$ ./install.sh INFO: all dependencies met INFO: selected game 'newvegas' INFO: steam not found in '' INFO: steam not found in '/home/j####/.var/app/com.valvesoftware.Steam/.local/share/Steam' ERROR: could not find any Steam library containing a game with appid '22380'. If you known exactly where the library is, you can specify it using the environment variable STEAM_LIBRARY

(zenity:39427): Gtk-CRITICAL **: 21:31:07.189: GtkBox 0x6284b841a780 reports a minimum height of 156, but minimum height for width of 1048576 is 167. Expect overlapping widgets.

(zenity:39427): Gtk-CRITICAL **: 21:31:07.189: GtkBox 0x6284b84bcb40 reports a minimum height of 60, but minimum height for width of 1048576 is 71. Expect overlapping widgets.

(zenity:39427): Gtk-CRITICAL **: 21:31:07.196: GtkBox 0x6284b841a780 reports a minimum height of 156, but minimum height for width of 1048576 is 167. Expect overlapping widgets.

(zenity:39427): Gtk-CRITICAL **: 21:31:07.196: GtkBox 0x6284b84bcb40 reports a minimum height of 60, but minimum height for width of 1048576 is 71. Expect overlapping widgets. j####@########:~/Downloads/Fallout NV Mod Downloads/Opened/mo2installer-5.0.3$

I've seen similar questions asked before but they never got real answers so I'd really appreciate some help!

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I bought cd of zt2 and I want to run it, however I got this weird error of 005D and no matter what I try, it still appears in every launcher

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Hi all,

My linux gaming experience is *very close to* perfect currently, but I have two big problems with Steam specifically that are holding me back, and I can't find solutions anywhere since they seem pretty specific.

1. Occasionally, the Steam window will close on its own, and will never open again. I can still see the icon in the system tray, and I can launch games from there, but if I need to do something in the Steam window itself I need to restart it completely to get it to show.

2. Not sure if this is related to the above, but occasionally Steam will get into some sort of weird state where random functions will pop up periodically, minimizing my game depending on what they are. Sometimes it randomly opens the "add a non steam game" window, sometimes it asks me if I'm sure I want to uninstall, sometimes it opens a random support page, et cetera.

As far as I can tell, these both happen immediately upon opening a game, though I won't notice until I minimize/close the game or a random steam window pops up.

Has anyone encountered these before, or know what might be going on? I'm using the native version of Steam from the arch repos on GNOME/Wayland.

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I'm using Heroic Game Launcher on Linux Ubuntu 24.04, and after turn on "show FPS" option in GTA 5 settings i see FPS counter but in Rockstar Game Launcher window instead the game. How to change it to show properly in game? I tried add environment variables like DXVK_HUD but with no result.

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For context I have a META Quest 3S, I play wireless over the steam link app to a windows PC. How is steamVR at the time of writing. itching to get back to linux after switching due to well VR

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