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The problem installing this game is getting the Origin client installed and working. The game itself is well supported by Proton.
During the Origin Client installation I unchecked all options boxes and checked only "Install Technical Preview versions of Origin". And the accept box too.
Eventually the Origin client should install and it should ask you to enter/create credentials for Origin. If this doesn't happen then the game will probably not run.
Everything else installed no problem.
There is a Beta (in game properties) for "win7 - Win7 Compatiblity". This fixes the borked playing of in game videos. The videos are in OGV 1080P low compression format. Proton is unable to play these videos and it can lead to the game crashing if you try to play the longer videos. The win7 compatibility includes it's own OGV player I'm guessing.
I'm using a PS3 controller and presses of L2 and the D-Pad buttons are not recognized by the game.
You are unable to select any save games except the last one. Trying to click on an older save will cause the game to crash. This is actually not that big of an issue I found as I never needed to go back to an older save.
The in-game mod manager does not work. Ignore it and use the external mod manager called "SPG2ModManager.exe" in the game folder. Use this to install mods downloaded through Steam. Also don't forget to activate the mods as well in this tool. A number should show in the box beside the mod name.
If you have lots of mods you should consider putting this game on an SSD. Having a lot of mods large mods installed can really slow down game loads.
There is a Beta (in Steam Game Properties) for "win7 - Win7 Compatiblity". This fixes the borked playing of in game videos.
The videos are in OGV 1080P low compression format. Proton (up to 6.3-5) is unable to play these videos and it can lead to the game crashing if you try to play the longer videos. The win7 compatibility includes it's own OGV player I'm guessing.
I'm using a PS3 controller and presses of L2 and the D-Pad buttons are not recognized by the game.
You are unable to select any save games except the last one. Trying to click on an older save will cause the game to crash. This is actually not that big of an issue I found as I never needed to go back to an older save.
If you do need to remove saved games to get to the one you want then the game saves are in the game folder. The directory is called "Saves". There are sites saying the game saves are elsewhere but they are incorrect.
The in-game mod manager does not work.
Ignore it and use the external mod manager called "SPG2ModManager.exe" in the game folder. Use this to install mods downloaded through Steam. Also don't forget to activate the mods as well in this tool. A number should show in the box beside the mod name.
If you have lots of mods you should consider putting this game on an SSD. Having a lot of mods large mods installed can really slow down game loads.
