World of Tanks

World of Tanks

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Kepos Apr 29, 2021 @ 10:57am
Linux - Proton
Hi,

I managed to install the game and start the Wargaming launcher. Probably this description might help somebody to start the game.

After testing several Proton versions, I managed to start the launcher with Proton 5.13-6 and the following starting command: ''PROTON_USE_WINED3D11=1 PROTON_NO_ESYNC=2 PROTON_FORCE_LARGE_ADDRESS_AWARE=3 PROTON_LOG=4 %command%'' -> unfortunately the Launcher brought up a notice, that I cannot play, because my Steam account (email) is already in use with a Wargaming.net account.

Also left a note at ProtonDB.

I can't switch the Steam account email, and hitting 'contact support' only opens a FAQ site.

So...from my view, they seem to actively block the use of already played accounts.
Reason might be to earn good money from fresh accounts.
Last edited by Kepos; Apr 29, 2021 @ 10:58am
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Mrpop Apr 29, 2021 @ 12:07pm 
Well good job anyways getting the game to run easily on Linux, now we dont have to use wine.
PotatoSalad Apr 30, 2021 @ 12:19am 
For me it shows launcher ok, but after I press the start button it crashes to desktop.
Starzinger May 2, 2021 @ 10:22am 
same, crashes
Codemaster May 4, 2021 @ 1:54am 
same, crashes :steamthumbsdown:
Codeslayer73 May 11, 2021 @ 4:40am 
Now Game works with Proton-6.8-GE-1.:steamthumbsup:
No problems at this time
Starzinger May 18, 2021 @ 7:30am 
Im using Proton-6.8-GE-2 and it will load "Play" screen but then the window closes and game status is "Running" but nothing happens.

Using Wine 5.0.3 and latest Winetricks, Nvidia driver 460. Any suggestions what could b wrong?
gSQs May 20, 2021 @ 1:55pm 
No luck with Proton so far. Fingers crossed.
ElSuperbeasto Aug 1, 2021 @ 4:32am 
PROTON 6.14GE-1 works for me, it runs the game. Occasional glitches. Can't figure out how to log into old account however...steam/WG forces new account creation without log-in option
Locked Jan 10, 2022 @ 7:46am 
Originally posted by Starzinger:
Im using Proton-6.8-GE-2 and it will load "Play" screen but then the window closes and game status is "Running" but nothing happens.

Using Wine 5.0.3 and latest Winetricks, Nvidia driver 460. Any suggestions what could b wrong?
me too, i try with others versions and the same result.
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Date Posted: Apr 29, 2021 @ 10:57am
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