Relatively new Linux user here, need help with compatibility

[Dimension Shredder Yi Sang]

Just wanted to make this post to ask which built-in version of Proton would work best with Wuthering He- I mean Waves. I'm playing on a potato of a laptop with 20 gigs of ram, a Ryzen 7 5700u, and no gpu, but I used to be able to hit 60 fps in all areas of the game and now my frame rate's stuck at around 25 at the absolute lowest settings. I used the STEAMDECK command when I first got the game, btw.
But yeah, some help would be greatly appreciated. As I'm new to Linux, I'd like to avoid installing any custom versions of Proton if possible.

[Sishiya]

I know it's pointless for someone to respond with essentially "sorry mate, can't be of much help", but I didn't want you feeling ignored. The last time I touched Linux was about 25-ish years ago, and I don't think Proton was a thing back then; I certainly don't recall it.

I hope you get a more useful answer than I couldn't provide; best of luck!

edit: On a whim, I decided to lob the question to ChatGPT and here are two responses it generated:

#1:

✅ Recommended Version

GE-Proton 10-8 is a strong candidate, since it includes a patch that forces SteamOS=1 for Wuthering Waves, which helps get past anti-cheat / compatibility gating.
GamingOnLinux

Reports suggest that earlier 10.x builds like 10-7 also include patches/fixes for the game.
GamingOnLinux

Official Valve testing for Steam Deck marked Wuthering Waves “Playable” using Proton 9.0-4 on SteamOS / Steam Deck.
GamingOnLinux

However, on a generic PC (with your Ryzen 7 5700U), GE-Proton 10.x seems to offer more reliable compatibility.
GamingOnLinux
+1

So in practice: use GE-Proton 10-8 (or the latest GE-Proton 10.x available) and set the launch option SteamOS=1 (or “SteamDeck=1”) for that game to trick it into thinking you're on a supported platform.
GamingOnLinux
+1

#2:

You’ll want to use a GE-Proton (GloriousEggroll fork) build — particularly GE-Proton 10.8 — because it has fixes specifically for Wuthering Waves.
GamingOnLinux
+1

Here’s a bit more context and tips:

GE-Proton 10.8 includes a “protonfix to set SteamOS=1 for Wuthering Waves” to make the game playable.
GamingOnLinux

Earlier GE-Proton 10.7 also introduced patches to help with Wuthering Waves.
GamingOnLinux

Some users report cutscene / video playback issues with non-GE Proton versions.
Reddit
+1

Valve’s standard Proton builds (e.g. Proton Experimental, or Proton Hotfix) might launch the game, but you’ll likely hit issues (especially with video playback or stability).
Steam Community
+1

So for your Ryzen 7 5700U setup, I’d recommend:

Installing GE-Proton (e.g. via ProtonUp-Qt or manually).

Selecting GE-Proton 10.8 (or the latest 10.x GE build) for Wuthering Waves.

Use the launch option SteamDeck=1 %command% (as some users report needing it) to improve compatibility.
Reddit
+1

ChatGPT also provided the following caveats:

⚠️ Caveats & Tips

Because Wuthering Waves uses anti-cheat, there are extra barriers for it running under Proton/Linux.
Steam Community
+1

Some users report instability (crashes, shutdowns) when using GE-Proton 10-8 on non-Deck hardware.
Reddit
+1

The in-game browser / launcher / video playback components may have glitches or not fully work under Proton.
GitHub
+1

The official Proton project (Valve) is tracking Wuthering Waves support; Proton 10.0 (beta) has indications of compatibility gains.
GitHub

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[Sishiya]

ChatGPT also put together a guide to get stuff installed and configured using elements from above:

Awesome — here’s a **step-by-step setup guide** tailored for your Ryzen 7 5700U (Vega integrated) to get *Wuthering Waves* running smoothly on Linux with Proton/GE:

---

# 🛠 Step 1 — Install ProtonUp-Qt (easy GE installer)

1. Open your **package manager** or software store.

* On Ubuntu/Mint: `sudo apt install protonup-qt` (or grab the Flatpak version).
* On Arch/Manjaro: `sudo pacman -S protonup-qt` (or `yay -S protonup-qt`).
* On Fedora: `sudo dnf install protonup-qt`.
* Flatpak (universal): `flatpak install flathub net.davidotek.pupgui2`.

2. Launch **ProtonUp-Qt** → choose **Steam** → install **GE-Proton (latest, e.g. 10.9 or newer)**.

* ProtonUp-Qt will place it in `~/.steam/root/compatibilitytools.d/`.

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# 🛠 Step 2 — Set GE-Proton for *Wuthering Waves*

1. In Steam → **Library** → right-click *Wuthering Waves* → **Properties**.
2. In **Compatibility** tab → tick **Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool**.
3. Select your installed **GE-Proton 10.9+**.

---

# 🛠 Step 3 — Add Launch Options

In the same **Properties → General → Launch Options**, paste this line:

```
DXVK_ASYNC=1 DXVK_STATE_CACHE=0 VKD3D_DEBUG=none STEAMOS=1 %command%
```

Optional extras:

* If you want **FSR upscaling** for better FPS:

```
WINE_FULLSCREEN_FSR=1 WINE_FULLSCREEN_FSR_STRENGTH=2 DXVK_ASYNC=1 DXVK_STATE_CACHE=0 VKD3D_DEBUG=none STEAMOS=1 %command%
```
* If you just want to keep it simple:

```
STEAMOS=1 %command%
```

---

# 🛠 Step 4 — Update Mesa (important for AMD iGPU)

* On Ubuntu-based distros, add the **kisak-mesa PPA**:

```
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kisak/kisak-mesa
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
```
* On Arch/Manjaro: Mesa updates via system update (`sudo pacman -Syu`).
* On Fedora: Mesa stays fresh via `dnf upgrade`.

👉 Aim for **Mesa 24.x or newer** for the best Vulkan/vkd3d support.

---

# 🛠 Step 5 — Check System Basics

* **Enable dual-channel RAM** (two sticks instead of one) → huge FPS boost for iGPUs.
* **Set in-game graphics** to medium/low, then enable FSR if you want better performance.
* Run in **fullscreen (not borderless)** to make Proton’s FSR scaling work.

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# ✅ Step 6 — Test & Adjust

1. Launch the game → cutscenes should work (GE-Proton fix).
2. If you see black screens or crashes → try stripping the launch options down to just:

```
STEAMOS=1 %command%
```
3. If you get stutter → keep `DXVK_ASYNC=1`, but give the game a few minutes to build shaders.

---

👉 That’s it! After this, your Ryzen 7 5700U should run *Wuthering Waves* as smoothly as possible under Linux with Proton.

Would you like me to also write a **ready-to-copy system checklist** (like a one-page cheat sheet) you can print or keep handy while setting it up?

[Sishiya]

And finally, here's the "ready-to-copy system checklist", which appears to be a condensed version of the last post:

Perfect — here’s a **one-page cheat sheet** you can keep open or print when setting up *Wuthering Waves* on your Ryzen 7 5700U (Vega iGPU):

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# 🎮 Wuthering Waves (Linux / Proton) — Quick Setup Checklist

## 1. Install GE-Proton (via ProtonUp-Qt)

* Install ProtonUp-Qt:

* Ubuntu/Mint: `sudo apt install protonup-qt` (or Flatpak)
* Arch/Manjaro: `sudo pacman -S protonup-qt`
* Fedora: `sudo dnf install protonup-qt`
* Run ProtonUp-Qt → Select **Steam** → Install **GE-Proton 10.9+**

---

## 2. Force GE-Proton in Steam

* Steam → *Wuthering Waves* → **Properties**
* **Compatibility** → Check “Force the use…” → Select **GE-Proton (latest)**

---

## 3. Add Launch Options

Paste one of these in **Properties → General → Launch Options**:

**Recommended (balanced):**

```
DXVK_ASYNC=1 DXVK_STATE_CACHE=0 VKD3D_DEBUG=none STEAMOS=1 %command%
```

**With FSR upscaling:**

```
WINE_FULLSCREEN_FSR=1 WINE_FULLSCREEN_FSR_STRENGTH=2 DXVK_ASYNC=1 DXVK_STATE_CACHE=0 VKD3D_DEBUG=none STEAMOS=1 %command%
```

**Minimal (fallback):**

```
STEAMOS=1 %command%
```

---

## 4. Keep Drivers Fresh

* Update **Mesa** (important for AMD Vega iGPU):

* Ubuntu: add kisak-mesa PPA

```
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kisak/kisak-mesa
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
```
* Arch/Manjaro: `sudo pacman -Syu`
* Fedora: `sudo dnf upgrade`
* Target: **Mesa 24.x or newer**

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## 5. Performance Tips (Ryzen 7 5700U)

* Use **dual-channel RAM** (2 sticks) → major boost for iGPU
* Play in **fullscreen** (not borderless) → FSR works
* Set in-game graphics to **medium/low**, enable upscaling if FPS too low
* Expect shader stutter at first — improves after a few minutes

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## 6. Troubleshooting

* Black screen / cutscenes broken → use **GE-Proton 10.8+** and keep `STEAMOS=1`
* Severe stutter → keep `DXVK_ASYNC=1`, let shaders build
* Crash on launch → strip down to:

```
STEAMOS=1 %command%
```

---

✅ After this, you should be good to go!

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Would you like me to also make a **ready-to-download PDF version** of this cheat sheet, formatted neatly so you can keep it offline?

I chose not to accept the offer to make a .pdf. I hope it helps, but if not, then I deeply apologize for the text flood!

[Dimension Shredder Yi Sang]

Thanks for the help anyway man. I figured out the issue and I'm getting better performance now. Seriously though, thank you.

[Sishiya]

Originally posted by george floyd gaming:

Thanks for the help anyway man. I figured out the issue and I'm getting better performance now. Seriously though, thank you.

Awesome!