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To fix multiplayer desync issues, follow all instructions here (to install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable):
AOE2:DE works out of the box on Arch Linux with Nvidia proprietary drivers. The game is beautiful and smooth with no graphics issues when not playing multiplayer.
- Follow multiplayer fix link to resolve desync issues (game disconnecting in the middle of a match).
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AOE:DE works out of the box on Arch Linux using Nvidia proprietary drivers and Proton Experimental. No tinkering is required, but I added some startup commands to skip some video intros per its PCGamingWiki entry. Graphics are beautiful and game play is smooth and fun.
The only caveat (for Arch Linux) is ensure that you install the proper "lib32-vulkan-driver" and "vulkan-driver" metapackages when installing the "steam" package (it will prompt you to select one for your particular GPU). I had accidentally installed the AMD flavor first (which is default) instead of the Nvidia one (since my computer only has a discrete Nvidia GPU and no AMD), which caused the game to not load and give unrelated errors. After resolving this, I have not observed any other issues.
I have not attempted multiplayer.
