Wayland set the Linux Desktop back by 10 years?

Re:Wayland set the Linux Desktop back by 10 years? by esseph on Friday March 20, 2026 @01:13PM (#47457572)

I am using a system-installed Steam, but sometimes a Steam Flatpak can help with troubleshooting, because it bundles components inside of the flatpak. Running games this way may give you a 5% performance penalty, but it's a good way to see if you have a packaging issue (other things needing installed, or misconfigured).

Also are you running th Linux native one or the proton version?

I run everything through Steam with the proton compatibility layer forced. It's a steam client option somewhere.

I think they're an app called ProtonQT or something like that. It will enable you to easily download the latest proton-ge version. Once downloaded and installed you will need to restart the steam client, then restart the steam client again after selecting the new proton-ge version as the default.

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https://www.protondb.com/app/255710

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Re:Wayland set the Linux Desktop back by 10 years? by cwnyth on Friday March 20, 2026 @01:49PM (#47458097)

I'll try again. I tried both native Linux and a dozen Proton builds, and none would load, even with no mods or DLC. I'll try again with the latest, and if that doesn't work, I'll try the flatpak instead of via RPM Fusion.

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Re:Wayland set the Linux Desktop back by 10 years? by esseph on Friday March 20, 2026 @02:49PM (#47458916)

There is a note on protondb about needing the most recent proton-ge release. Use ProtonQT flatpak, should help you install / maintain proton-ge versions. Will get you the latest updates as they release.

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