NMS won't launch on Steam Deck (fixed)

[BlotPunch!]

I haven't been able to play the relics update since the game just kicks me out after the loading screen. I have tried different proton layers, switched to experimental, and recently updated the steam deck; but the game still crashes. I'm asking if there is already a solution or if there is one in the works.

UPDATE:
I managed to launch the game by uninstalling and reinstalling. I haven’t tried this method first as I’ve read it didn’t work for others. Not sure what was the initial issue, but I’m now enjoying the relics update.

[Mavin]

I can't be sure if this would work, but in your launch options, have you tried adding 'SteamDeck=1 %command%'? (without ')

[BlotPunch!]

Originally posted by Mavin:

I can't be sure if this would work, but in your launch options, have you tried adding 'SteamDeck=1 %command%'? (without ')

Just tried "SteamDeck =1 %command%" and no luck, but thank you for the suggestion.

[kandar]

I am running a Linux desktop, and I have to use

gamemoderun %command%

in the launch options.

Not sure if that's a designation exclusively for desktop Linux but thought I'd throw that out there for you.

[Ozwald]

Launches just fine on mine. You shouldn't need any launch options. For Linux or Deck.

[Shadow Strider]

Launches fine on mine too

[BlotPunch!]

Originally posted by kandar:

I am running a Linux desktop, and I have to use

gamemoderun %command%

in the launch options.

Not sure if that's a designation exclusively for desktop Linux but thought I'd throw that out there for you.

Unfortunately didn’t work either, but thank you

[BlotPunch!]

Originally posted by Ozwald:

Launches just fine on mine. You shouldn't need any launch options. For Linux or Deck.

Out of curiosity what proton layer are you running?

[Ozwald]

On the Deck? Whatever it defaults to. I've never had to force a specific Proton with anything on the Deck.

On my Linux machines I usually force Experimental 99% of the time. I've had a few picky games, usually older ones, that have needed a specific old version, but it's rare.

[BlotPunch!]

Originally posted by Ozwald:

On the Deck? Whatever it defaults to. I've never had to force a specific Proton with anything on the Deck.

On my Linux machines I usually force Experimental 99% of the time. I've had a few picky games, usually older ones, that have needed a specific old version, but it's rare.

Okay, I’m not sure what’s the issue on my end. I do use Proton GE which helped with the worlds pt 2 performance update. But thank you.

[Ozwald]

Have you modded the Deck in some way? Have you ever typed in any SUDO commands on it or used the Konsole?

[BlotPunch!]

Originally posted by Ozwald:

Have you modded the Deck in some way? Have you ever typed in any SUDO commands on it or used the Konsole?

Yes I have used konsole and downloaded decky loader. Good news though, I managed to launch the game by uninstalling and reinstalling.