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protontricks 1434950 d3dcompiler_47 d3dx11_43
Standard tinkering required, which varies from distro to distro - but comes down to one protontricks command. In case of errors with protontricks, open terminal and set: export PROTON_VERSION="Proton Experimental" and rerun the command. Game itself works flawlessly.
Tried many proton versions, none worked.

I used to be able to play... For like 15 minutes. Now I can't play at all.
Yeah, game open at all. It spawns the Window, and then crashes. Spent all day troubleshooting it, and largely it just can't connect to some windows service that it's looking for. I gave up.

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If you install protontricks via flatpak, alias it by running: "echo "alias protontricks='flatpak run com.github.Matoking.protontricks'" >> ~/.bashrc", so the protontricks command get executed properly. You may need to install flatseal first to give directory permissions to protontricks first.
But it's worth tinkering, great climatic game!

It happened once.
Clicking on things too fast makes it crash.
Before you couldn't even run it. You can now, but expect frequent crashing.

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Some light crackling
Initially tried to launch the game with the suggested PROTON_NO_D3D11=1 launch option but I was unable to get it to run. Saw a comment below mentioning the game working without that option and voila! I works fine without this option. Tried with Proton Experimental, GE8-32 and GE9-15. All work fine. Might be some slight audio crackling with loud sounds. I'm also getting some strange alarm sounds when compared to my memories on Windows. All in all, seems to work fine (just tried the tutorial campaign)

PROTON_NO_D3D11=1 %command%
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Crashes caused by steamoverlay.

PROTON_NO_D3D11=1 %command%
protontricks 1434950 d3dcompiler_47 d3dx11_43
Windowed & Borderless had a sharper image than Fullscreen
When the 'Glitch' effect was turned on, the game would crash when entering combat
The game will not start without tinkering, and on Debian 12 (At the time of writing this), you'll need to use the protontricks flatpak as opposed to the package avalible in the Debian repositories as that package is fairly behind the current version.

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PROTON_USE_WINED3D11=1 %command%
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Settings -> Glitch Off
(Also set to windowed, but I believe "Glitch" is the source of the problem)
The "Glitch" option seems to cause a crash to desktop.

Threw an error message about shaders. Still ran. (ββ _β )

This used to work a few versions ago, but is currently unplayable. Unfortunate, because it's a great game.
PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 PROTON_LOG=1 %command%
Used the following : protontricks 1434950 d3dcompiler_47 d3dx11_43
See log here : https://pastebin.com/DePVmeaU
Game hangs whenever the combat screen is launched.
Crash to desktop whenever the combat or landng interface comes up.

PROTON_USE_WINED3D %command%
install latest GE proton install protontricks (I did thru snap) exit steam, type into terminal sudo protontricks 1434950 d3dcompiler_47 d3dx11_43
Won't work without tinkering after latest updates.

I didn't get it to run properly, what breaks my heart because it's one of my favourite titles.
PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 %command%
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I get crashes every time i enter next settlment, with error logs stating multiple cases of: ERR: Link::relink failed, ERR: Sprite::load can't get m_animation ACCESS_VIOLATION: 0:0:25:46 address CD478646
the settlment crashes are not game breaking but i would need to reload every time i change the city and it's too big of an issue. from what i've red it's not a linux exclusive error and maybe there's a workaround but i didn't manage to find one. The protontricks was not neceseary and didn't change this issue, i just followed the multiple advices i found on the net
Doesn't launch

increase scroll wheel speed in game and in config if necessary
small text, no resolution changing in game
Sometimes audio will stop working after waking from sleep, requires game restart
Lots of weapons firing in the screen slows down fights
Requires ProtonQt-UP to launch without crashing, runs fine and fights slow down during late game

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After finding various "solutions" on multiple forums, the one that has worked the best for me is this one. I've put about 4.5hrs into the game with 0 issues and about an hour+ with the other non-working "solutions". These other "solutions" had me stuck on loading screens, freezing between scene transitions, crashing, and completely messing up my mouse input when I'd alt+tab out needing to force shutdown due to the freezing.
For other non-linux savvy people like myself, here is the process in full:
- Get GE-Proton8-9 from GitHub and "install/extract" the files to Steam directories (instructions on how to do this are easy to find).
- Restart Steam.
- Change Steam's compatibilty menu to this version of Proton.
- Next you'll need to install ProtonTricks via your package manager if you don't have it already.
- Open a terminal and run this command:
protontricks 1434950 d3dcompiler_47 d3dx11_43
(1434950 is the GameID but that's about all I know, so we're telling protontricks to do some blackmagic to get the game working? LOL)
I'll replicate this process tomorrow on my Steam Deck and hopefully it all goes just as swimmingly!

Minor vertical lines, but disappear when turning on "stretch" in options (or "dithering" off)
Very easy to get working by installing GEproton8-25 and choosing as the proton version in Steam (no launch commands or other tinkering needed)

Launches successfully, encountered no issues over 2 hours play. Performance looks similar to Windows.
Disable Steam Overlay
Requires "protontricks 1434950 d3dcompiler_47 d3dx11_43" and disabling Steam Overlay. Works with both mainline Proton and GE-Proton-8-22. Contrary to some reports, doesn't require PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 - to the contrary, this causes the game to crash when entering cities.

Tried the things tweaks recomended below. None worked
Borked with current version!

gamemoderun mangohud %command%
Disable steam overlay! If you don't the game will hang on startup.
Disable steam overlay! The game will hang on startup if you don't do it.

Game kept freezing and crashing on startup. Disabling steam overlay fixed the issue
Disable steam overlay. Otherwise the game freezes and crashes on startup
Disable steam overlay

gamemoderun
When launched with Steam Overlay enabled, it hangs on the menu and won't launch.
Most recent patch (1.16) is completely borked.
PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 %command%

Can't launch even with winetricks
As recommended, I used 'protontricks 1434950 d3dcompiler_47 d3dx11_43' after fresh install, but only black screen is displayed for second

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Used protontricks as suggested by others - this prevented the error and crash on startup. Nevertheless, the game hanged a few seconds into the menu. Disabling Steam overlay fixed the hanging and the game started working perfectly.
PULSE_LATENCY_MSEC=60
had to use PULSE_LATENCY_MSEC=60 to get it fixed
When tried to switch from default borderless fullscreen to fullscreen the game hang.
Had to run it under GE proton 7-43, works with no issues, no tinkering then
Works great with GE-Proton 7-42
Awesome game and it's a relatively simple fix to install the two items required. Looking forward to applying on the Deck. Patience!
Installed the following
- d3dcompiler_47
- d3dx11_43
Initially tried alternate Proton versions and applying launch options. In the end only protontricks worked, installing the compiler and D3D worked so I'm without launch options or custom Proton. Beware, game will appear to hang on launch for me, in the end I just wait and it loads fine.
PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 gamemoderun
I followed Nurminax instructions to run the game and it worked great. Haven't had any issue so far.
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PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 gamemoderun
Can't load community ships, I put the file into the ships folder, it shows up in the shipworks, and when I try to load it, the game crashes instantly.
Some occasional stutters, not sure if this is the game or background activity
- Go to Desktop mode, use Discover to install 'ProtonUP-QT'
- Launch ProtonUP-QT and 'Add version' 'GE-Proton7-37'
- Return to game mode and under Properties -> Compatibility, select 'Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool'
- Select 'GE-Proton7-37
- Run the game as per usual & enjoy!
Tried launching using GE 7.24 as well, but would only get stuck on an infinite load. Requires compiling the shaders and winetricks I assume.
In order to actually create the pfx, I had to close and reopen Steam after install and first run, then run the game again. When the prefix has been created run protontricks:
"protontricks 1434950 d3dcompiler_47 d3dx11_43", as noted in other reports.
And then launch the game again. Takes quite a while to load with a completely black screen, but will get there.
It's Highfleet. If it appeals to them, then it will run fine. There is no noticable differences with the steam deck except perhaps controls
Only works after using ProtonGE.
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Protontricks is a must
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Had a weird problem with discord notifications causing game slowdown, but this was a problem with my discord configuration, affecting some of my other games.

In my previous report, the game did not start. I cleared the launch options and the game now starts.
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Maybe because of performance problems
Very slow after reloading a saved game.
Probaly because of the the intergrated GPU, the game is playable with the lowest settings.
Disregard my previous report.

The game does not start, even with and withouth protontricks. Using Proton 7.
PROTON_NO_D3D11=1 %command%
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Only install works.