Problem with Steam Deck

[Hui Buh]

I can't play the game on Steam Deck because I stuck at the login of the old Uplay Launcher. I think there is an update missing for the newer Ubisoft Connect Launcher. Other solutions I've found on Reddit are not working for me.

Now I found an easy way to play Trackmania on Steam Deck.

1. install the Game
2. follow the link to install Protontricks in Desktop Mode:
https://pimylifeup.com/steam-deck-protontricks/
(Follow only the first steps to install Protontricks)
3. start Protontricks (it takes a moment)
4. select Trackmania Turbo in the list and click Ok
5. in the next window select "install an application"
6. in the next window scroll down and check Ubisoft Connect and click Ok
7. after a moment the Ubisoft Connect Installer launch
8. follow the instruction of the Ubisoft Connect Installer
9. If it's done you can close the following window of Protontricks
10. go back to Game Mode and start Trackmania Turbo

[Ubi_TheBerry]

Originally posted by Hui Buh:

I can't play the game on Steam Deck because I stuck at the login of the old Uplay Launcher. I think there is an update missing for the newer Ubisoft Connect Launcher. Other solutions I've found on Reddit are not working for me.

Hey Hui Buh,

Thank you for reaching out!

Valve test and verify games for Steam Deck support and they've rated Trackmania Turbo as 'Playable'.

This means the game should work, but may require additional configuration.

As the Steam Decks is not an officially supported platforms, we're limited in the assistance we can offer, however Valve does have a guide with some troubleshooting steps available here.

There's also the official Steam Deck forums where other players may be able to offer some further advice and assistance too.

If there's anything more we can assist with at all, please let us know!

- Ubisoft Support

[jolty]

Originally posted by Hui Buh:

I can't play the game on Steam Deck because I stuck at the login of the old Uplay Launcher. I think there is an update missing for the newer Ubisoft Connect Launcher. Other solutions I've found on Reddit are not working for me.

You are correct, this is a problem. I put up a workaround on Valves Proton github for the game.

Trackmania Turbo (375900) #6637[github.com]

[Hui Buh]

Thx jolty. This solution fixed my problem. For those who can't find the right path, you have to check "Show Hidden Files" in the file manager.

[BOT Ivan]

how does enforcing login to a secondary launcher provide a better player experience?

a game i paid for not allowing me to play. what if their servers are down or i have no internet, im not allowed to drive little cars without phoning home?

great game otherwise, can't wait to try on deck

[monSTAHdoh]

Just tried to purchase this on PC, same issue. Requesting a refund.
A shame, because this was a blast to play on ps4.

[Ubi_TheBerry]

Originally posted by jolty:

Originally posted by Hui Buh:

I can't play the game on Steam Deck because I stuck at the login of the old Uplay Launcher. I think there is an update missing for the newer Ubisoft Connect Launcher. Other solutions I've found on Reddit are not working for me.

You are correct, this is a problem. I put up a workaround on Valves Proton github for the game.

Trackmania Turbo (375900) #6637[github.com]

Thanks for sharing this workaround jolty!

monSTAHdoh - while the game isn't officially supported on Steam Deck, it should run on PC without issue.

May we please know more about what exact issue you're encountering when attempting to launch?

And does it continue when you install the Ubisoft Connect client[ubi.li]?

- Ubisoft Support

[BOT Ivan]

Originally posted by Ubi_TheBerry:

As the Steam Decks is not an officially supported platforms...

This actually has nothing to do with the steam deck, and everything to do with broken DRM / dual launcher authorization nonsense. The problem has only manifested itself on the deck. Because the game itself actually does work on deck as evidenced by the work arounds. Its just the broken bloated launcher that's breaking the game.

Riddle me this; if I buy a game on Uplay and launch it, should it also launch Steam and force me to log in? If I buy a game on Epic, should it launch EA's Origin and force me to log in there? It's a silly requirement.

Especially when trying to play offline in single player mode where I shouldn't even need the internet.

Bonus: If I right click on the game -> properties, then go into the DLC tab, I see an entry that is installed called "Trackmania Turbo - WW Uplay Activation" Size 5.07MB. So despite even having this completely valid activation DLC thing installed it tells me I can't play...

"You will own nothing and be happy..."

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The year is 20XX and the zombie apocalypse outbreaks. The internet is down globally. I go down to my underground bunker to wait it out. Luckily I have solar panels and loaded up steam deck to wait out the hoards. I go to launch Trackturbo and "oops, no internet, no game".

What if we have another carrington event? A mass coronal ejection that wipes out the power grid?! What if winnie the pooh decides to push the big red button?!

Obviously I'm being facetious, a little silly. But my point remains.

Good thing I'll have a debugger and a hex editor and a lot of free time in my bunker ;)

[jolty]

Originally posted by Ubi_TheBerry:

Originally posted by jolty:

You are correct, this is a problem. I put up a workaround on Valves Proton github for the game.

Trackmania Turbo (375900) #6637[github.com]

Thanks for sharing this workaround jolty!

monSTAHdoh - while the game isn't officially supported on Steam Deck, it should run on PC without issue.

May we please know more about what exact issue you're encountering when attempting to launch?

And does it continue when you install the Ubisoft Connect client[ubi.li]?

- Ubisoft Support

My work around was to fix a ubisoft issue. The game doesn't launch without issues because it is shipped on steam with a old launcher.

The exact issue it pre-installs the deprecated Uplay Launcher that cannot self update itself anymore.

Ask the janitor, to replace UplayInstaller.exe with UbisoftConnectInstaller.exe in the Steam repository.

[GALIGER]

Hello! Would any of you be willing to provide more detail on the exact process to install the work around? I am a noob with these things and don't know how/where to start. I love this game and would love for it to run on my deck.

Thanks!

[jolty]

Originally posted by GALIGER:

Hello! Would any of you be willing to provide more detail on the exact process to install the work around? I am a noob with these things and don't know how/where to start. I love this game and would love for it to run on my deck.

Thanks!

Try following this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqDdLXCLVS8

[BOT Ivan]

Thankfully the workaround works and TMT runs great on deck!

@Ubi its been many months now. With how popular the deck is its seems really foolish not to update the launcher, especially when its such a simple fix to just replace. No dev work required.

Please update so new users don't have to mess around with install.vdf files

[BOT Ivan]

another issue. this seems to require an active internet connection to run. when wifi is not available, the crappy Uplay launcher that literally no one wants, refuses to let me play.

again, why do I require an active internet connection to play an offline single player game?

what an awful user experience. a pirated version of this game is a literally a better user experience. why do you treat paying customers like this ubi?

“One thing that we have learned is that piracy is not a pricing issue. It’s a service issue,”

[BOT Ivan]

Originally posted by Ubi_TheBerry:

while the game isn't officially supported on Steam Deck, it should run on PC without issue.

It seems that you do not understand technology because the Seam Deck IS a PC.

A Personal Computer that I own. I understand that ownership is a difficult concept for ubisoft.

[BOT Ivan]

Steam deck has been out for like 3 years now... Fixing this particular game would take absolutely minimal effort of updating the launcher. All the hard work (proton) has been done for you, yet you can't even be bothered to do the bare minimum?

With "multi millions" [www.theverge.com] of decks sold, is it really wise for Ubi to ignore this market?

[BOT Ivan]

and just in case you think the steam deck is irrelevant, here some more numbers: https://steamdeckhq.com/news/17-million-hours-baldurs-gate-3-on-steam-deck/

remember I am clairvoyant as proven earlier. I am trying to help you ubisoft.

just update your launcher and allow steam deck users to play offline for the game they paid for.

you are actually losing sales from from people who want to play on deck, read your reviews.