Nice to hear, it used to crash a lot when I tried to run it when proton first came out. I have a couple side stuff to complete in Kiwami, I should give it a shot given they use the same engine.
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Yeah, and I imagine they won't issue updates for it either, meaning even existing copies go poof
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That's a good point.Since Epic don't support Linux, it's very much possible RL Linux support disappears with it.
Guess soon our only option is the Windows version through Proton.
Man the loss of rocket league on linux is terrible. I have no ill will against EGS inherently, but EGS buying linux games and making them windows-only is some real A-tier shit. Why they can't just make a linux launcher is beyond me.
They just clarified that the Steam release will get all of the same updates, though. Is there a reason to believe they would drop the Linux or macOS builds on Steam even though they're keeping the 'PC' Steam version up to date? For the moment this news seems to suggest we have nothing to worry about.
While I wouldn't use it for various reasons, they should think about putting some official resources into getting EGS and their first party titles onto Linux natively (or Unreal's full feature set into the Vulkan renderer for that matter). We have some pretty good momentum right now and it shows no signs of stopping, so I imagine this will happen eventually. Still, it'd be nice if they didn't drag their feet until they're nearly forced to support Linux.
While I wouldn't use it for various reasons, they should think about putting some official resources into getting EGS and their first party titles onto Linux natively (or Unreal's full feature set into the Vulkan renderer for that matter). We have some pretty good momentum right now and it shows no signs of stopping, so I imagine this will happen eventually. Still, it'd be nice if they didn't drag their feet until they're nearly forced to support Linux.
If you look at the features they are going for first, it seems to be the most important stuff. Regional pricing and refunds and things like that.
Who knows where Linux support falls into that. :/ Seems like that maybe one of the more advanced features and possibly low priority.
Who knows where Linux support falls into that. :/ Seems like that maybe one of the more advanced features and possibly low priority.
If they're not selling it on Linux, it's really hard to imagine them supporting that build of the game with updates indefinitely. Either the epic store will get Linux support or they'll axe Linux support for rocket league, imo
(Insight: am not a game dev, but am a software dev)
I'm a free software developer at home and a proprietary game developer at work, but I don't think I have enough knowledge of Psyonix's situation to come to any firm conclusion on this. But since we're just speculating, removing the Linux build at this point seems unnecessary since most of the burden of maintenance happened in the past when they ported it and got it into their multiplatform workflow. Also, Epic seems to be aware of the criticisms they've been receiving lately, so maintaining the Linux version of Rocket League on Steam would be a very cheap way to regain some (or at least avoid losing more) good will. Basically, my position on this is that we have to come up with a solid justification for the status quo to change on Steam when they've very clearly stated that it won't.
EDIT: I just realized that this tweet could be interpreted as them discontinuing sales on Steam as they specified 'for those who already own the game'. Given that interpretation, ceasing development on the Linux version seems less unlikely.
EDIT: I just realized that this tweet could be interpreted as them discontinuing sales on Steam as they specified 'for those who already own the game'. Given that interpretation, ceasing development on the Linux version seems less unlikely.
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Yeah, serious mixed feelings. I suppose I would thank them for at least giving us the choice not to use their store.
I just picked up vanquishing bayo from that sale. Five bucks each. Both looking good on protondb.
I have the booty PS3 version of Bayonetta oh, and I played it about halfway through before I decided I really liked it and I wanted to put it down until I got a hold of a better version. I was thinking the switch version, but that's just going to crack up my joycons. I need a real controller. so this is great I'm probably going to rip into the game right away.
I've heard great things about vanquish and never tried it. So I think I'm going to save this one for a rainy day.
I have the booty PS3 version of Bayonetta oh, and I played it about halfway through before I decided I really liked it and I wanted to put it down until I got a hold of a better version. I was thinking the switch version, but that's just going to crack up my joycons. I need a real controller. so this is great I'm probably going to rip into the game right away.
I've heard great things about vanquish and never tried it. So I think I'm going to save this one for a rainy day.
I'd be curious to know what kind of perf improvements the query rework has, if any, on games you guys play.
Also that Sekiro 5-10% boost is nice.
Could anyone please help me setting everything up?
I can't get Sekiro to work, a white screen is all I'm getting.
I've installed steam, opted in to the beta, using proton 4.2.1 or something. Anything else I have to do? Do I have to use DXVK? How do I use DXVK?
According to the github-guide I have to do this:
But I have no clue what "path/to/prefix" means. What prefix are they talking about? The location of the .wine-folder?
I'm using Ubuntu 18.04.2, Nvidia drivers are installed.
I can't get Sekiro to work, a white screen is all I'm getting.
I've installed steam, opted in to the beta, using proton 4.2.1 or something. Anything else I have to do? Do I have to use DXVK? How do I use DXVK?
According to the github-guide I have to do this:
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export WINEPREFIX=/path/to/.wine-prefixI'm using Ubuntu 18.04.2, Nvidia drivers are installed.
Im sure someone more qualified will be along shortly lol. But did you install the nvidia drivers through your desktop's gui or did you get the latest like this:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa
sudo apt install nvidia-driver-418
What github guide are you talking about? Are you sure you're even supposed to be following it?
The whole path does refer to wherever your wine prefix. For Steam games, each game has its own wine prefix. You can find it out using the pcgame wiki.
For example, Sekiro:
https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Sekiro:_Shadows_Die_Twice#Configuration_file.28s.29_location
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export WINEPREFIX=/path/to/.wine-prefixFor example, Sekiro:
https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Sekiro:_Shadows_Die_Twice#Configuration_file.28s.29_location
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Sekiro should work out the box for most people. You definitely do not need to mess about with DXVK. Proton comes with it already set up.
Most likely if you are on 18.04, your GPU drivers are out of date. You should be downloading it from the graphics-drivers ppa like Crayon said. I'm not sure what GitHub guide you are reading. The only github guide of relevance is: https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton/wiki/Requirements
If you open up the Nvidia X server settings program, who does it list as your NVIDIA driver version?
For some people, using PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 (added as a launch option in steam) helps.
Most likely if you are on 18.04, your GPU drivers are out of date. You should be downloading it from the graphics-drivers ppa like Crayon said. I'm not sure what GitHub guide you are reading. The only github guide of relevance is: https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton/wiki/Requirements
If you open up the Nvidia X server settings program, who does it list as your NVIDIA driver version?
For some people, using PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 (added as a launch option in steam) helps.
Sorry, I was talking about the DXVK-Github page. But apparently I don't need it anyway if Proton comes with it's own version of DXVK.
PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 sadly didn't help, still stuck at the white screen :(
That's how I got it. Nvidia X Server says Version 418.56.
PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 sadly didn't help, still stuck at the white screen :(
Switched to pop!_os on Thursday. I'm very happy with how well backup and restore went. Default steam directory in my home folder was different, but I was able to move things around pretty easily and that was all good and happy.
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Have you tested Steam play with other games yet? If nothing loads, it could be a symptom of a larger problem we need to figure out.
What is your GPU?
If you load up Library -> Tools in Steam, and search proton. Does it say that Proton 4.2 is installed/ready to play?
Sekiro normally works out the box, not sure what is happening here and I sadly don't have an Ubuntu machine, or the game, to test. Only people I've seen getting a white screen in the past are AMD users using the radeon driver, and I'm not seeing any similar reports from nvidia users on protondb.
One random stab in the dark. You could try the Flatpak version of Steam. If the problem is with an out of date LLVM or something this could fix it. Flatpak is pretty cool, but unfortunately is an extra hoop that a beginner shouldn't need to jump through and I apologize for that. Just not sure what the problem is and think it's worth trying.
https://flatpak.org/setup/Ubuntu/
then after you are done,
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flatpak install flathub com.valvesoftware.Steam
flatpak run com.valvesoftware.Steam
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Looks like the new DXVK 1.1.1 is giving me performance improvements in Mega Man 11. Used to get slowdowns (like the game slowed to half speed) during certain effects but now it runs full speed at all times (I use an old geforce 660). Nice!
Thanks for you effort Nappael, but it's working now. Reinstalled the game on the linux partition and now it seems to be working. Originally I was trying to start the game from my games-SSD which had a few mods like Reshade installed. Guess Proton didn't like that. Or it had a problem with permissions idk... Should probably try a clean install on that games drive again.
Next problem: my xbox controller isn't working
The controller works perfectly fine in big picture mode, but the game itself won't recognize the controller.
Next problem: my xbox controller isn't working
The controller works perfectly fine in big picture mode, but the game itself won't recognize the controller.
Try turning off global configuration for controllers in steam settings.
Is that the "Steam input Per-Game Setting"-option in the game's properties? Tried both "Forced On/Off", sadly neither of them seem to change anything.
Did you install the Xbox drivers?
Xboxdrv I think it is called. But I also believe Linux has a xbox driver kernel side.
Epic wouldn't have to do this if Steam's cut went down./s
Epic is slowly making even 90s MS look friendly. I'm doing a bit of hyperbole, but I'm wondering if Epic/Tencent is trying to box Valve in.
That tweet is obviously exaggerating the situation, all we know is that one of EAC's clients said they were 'pausing' support, whatever that means. For all we know this could be a temporary situation or something more perpetual where Linux EAC tends to be a little bit behind, not actually halted. No announcement was made, we have yet to hear back from them.
We don't gain anything from misrepresenting those who oppose Linux as a gaming platform, whether by agenda or sheer negligence. The confirmed reality is heinous enough without us inventing or presupposing anything.
EDIT: Wow, that whole series of tweets is full of inaccuracies and assumptions, even after they made some clarifications after the fact. I agree with their message that we should support itch.io and other platforms that contribute to a healthier ecosystem for games, but this justification sounds like misleading propaganda.
We don't gain anything from misrepresenting those who oppose Linux as a gaming platform, whether by agenda or sheer negligence. The confirmed reality is heinous enough without us inventing or presupposing anything.
EDIT: Wow, that whole series of tweets is full of inaccuracies and assumptions, even after they made some clarifications after the fact. I agree with their message that we should support itch.io and other platforms that contribute to a healthier ecosystem for games, but this justification sounds like misleading propaganda.
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Kathy Rain, a point-and-click adventure game, is free on Steam until tomorrow, the 7th. Good reviews and seems to play flawlessly through Proton.
Already posted elsewhere, but I figure some might miss that thread but be subscribed to this one.
From here: https://www.resetera.com/threads/kathy-rain-is-free-on-steam-for-a-limited-time.115441/
Already posted elsewhere, but I figure some might miss that thread but be subscribed to this one.
From here: https://www.resetera.com/threads/kathy-rain-is-free-on-steam-for-a-limited-time.115441/
YMMV, but Kiwami 2 worked pretty well out of the box on proton, controller and everything. Had trouble relaunching it, but it was just a matter of killing some zombie wine processes.
Is monster hunter world extra demanding on steam play? Getting ~45 fps start of the game before city, Qhd all maxed, 1080ti i7 6700k 16gig ram
I'm not sure, but I'm almost positive I've been hearing of better results than that. How do other high-performance games run?
Quoting from the Rage 2 OT. Looks like Rage 2 will run well on proton then.
Oh boi! I hope this is a sign of things to come from now on with Google Stadia in the wings. No reason to not support Vulkan.
With Google now invested in gaming on Linux, the future is looking bright. Even if Stadia eventually fails, Google will put a lot of reslurces into it, so it should make things progress even faster.
I'm so glad vulkan is off to a good start. It should be a no-brainer to support, but yknow how things can go. Crossing my fingers for stadia and mobile convergence to give a big boost.
There was a little blog post with comments from two developers about the history of opengl vs dx. I mad a thread about it. Sank like a rock lol.
https://www.resetera.com/threads/cr...ay-a-lil-bout-directx-opengl-then-now.116247/
There was a little blog post with comments from two developers about the history of opengl vs dx. I mad a thread about it. Sank like a rock lol.
https://www.resetera.com/threads/cr...ay-a-lil-bout-directx-opengl-then-now.116247/
I'm a bit stuck / disappointed. I bought a Vega 56 on the back of "the AMD open source drivers are amazing these days", and while that does seem to be the case - they do manage a KDE desktop / compositor very well and smoothly, and video playback even h265 perfectly with no tearing without me having to fiddle with anything - I've found the HDMI outs are stuck in YUV limited range and there seems to be no way to make it do RGB444. My 2nd screen picture does not look as good as it should :( Can anyone point me in the right direction please?
Also is there any progress on HDR (for video files or games)? Where would one go to follow progress in this area?
Also is there any progress on HDR (for video files or games)? Where would one go to follow progress in this area?
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A Linux hardware question, but not really a gaming one. I'm in the market for a new laptop which is extremely lightweight, openly supports linux, has awesome battery life, and is reasonably priced. It's basically going to be a throw it in my bag, all-day note taking and presentation making machine.
As far as I can tell, my best option seems to be to wait until the Pinebook Pro releases, or buy a used Chromebook and convert it into a Linux laptop. Anyone have any other ideas?
As far as I can tell, my best option seems to be to wait until the Pinebook Pro releases, or buy a used Chromebook and convert it into a Linux laptop. Anyone have any other ideas?
Intel are working on HDR support over wayland (https://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/wayland-devel/2019-January/039808.html), and Nvidia have pushed some suggestions on how to get HDR working on X.org, but I think we are still some way off true HDR support on Linux, unfortunately.
Proton 4.2-4 has been released. Just had a few moments to test it, but so far I'm getting much better performance in Sekiro since downloading it. Also some fixes for Rage 2, apparently.
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