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The install is VERY complicated... especially since I've modded the game.

Tinker Steps:Switch to older version: 6.3-8, Set launch options, Changed configuration, Media Foundation DLL

LD_PRELOAD= __GL_THREADED_OPTIMIZATIONS=1 %command% -nosplash -nostartupmovies

Switch to DX12 in /pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/My Games/Borderlands 3/Saved/Config/WindowsNoEditor/GameUserSettings.ini : PreferredGraphicsAPI=DX12

Use Media Foundation Scripts: https://github.com/z0z0z/mf-installcab https://github.com/z0z0z/mf-install

► Multiplayer

Overall (online):Excellent

Only one disconnection within 8 hrs.

General Information

Using DX11 causes the game to crash on boot for me in any configuration. I've tried proton 7-8, Experimental, and various GE protons starting from version 6. Game does not boot for me in Proton 8 at all, and freezes after 30 seconds in any scenario with proton 7, GE or not.

Modding Notes

For modding I had to use mitmproxy to host a script on a server (a windows device on my local network) that sends hotfixes to the client (my linux computer), and add this to the bottom of /etc/hosts:

# Borderlands 3 Hotfix Patcher
[IP of Server]  discovery.services.gearboxsoftware.com

After a reboot, everything works as intended.

Multiplayer With Mods

If playing with others, multiplayer modding works, you can port forward your server and have windows or linux users redirect hotfixes by editing their hosts in the same way, using your external ip address. Windows users will require a certification - you'll have to google how to do this.

Make a BAT file that contains the following one-liner (on windows):

mitmdump -m reverse:https://discovery.services.gearboxsoftware.com/ -p 443 -s hfinject.py

Linux users should be able to figure out the shell script version of this.

Proton 6.3-8

Distro:Garuda Linux

Kernel:6.4.2-zen1-1-zen

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 535.54.03

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

Proton 6.3-8

Distro:Garuda Linux

Kernel:6.4.2-zen1-1-zen

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 535.54.03

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

2 years ago

CrossCode

While it takes a few steps to get the Linux-Native version working correctly, afterwards there are zero issues.

2 years ago

Tinker Steps:Custom Proton: Steam-Play-None, Set launch options, Changed configuration

/path/to/linux/binary # %command%

Game is Modded using CCLoader v2.22.1

Windowing:Size, Other

Fullscreening has incorrect coordinates.

Running the game through Steam with mods enabled causes some weird behavior. Instead use the above launch option to launch the game directly through terminal and bypass steam hooks.

If modded, It's worth mentioning if the game crashes on launch, try removing the chromium-args from ./CrossCode/package.json. This file is added by CCLoader

Input:Bounding, Inaccuracy

Fullscreening to any resolution that isnt 16:9 offsets the cursor and sometimes prevents the cursor from being positioned over portions of the screen.

Performance:Significant Performance Problems

Originally running the vanilla game using Proton (any version), the game experiences severe microstuttering after about an hour of play. The native version does not have this issue.

I've heard there are issues with controllers not working out of the box with the Linux-Native version. I can't confirm since I've never tried.

Custom Proton: Steam-Play-None

Distro:EndeavourOS Linux

Kernel:5.18.16-arch1-1

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 515.65.01

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

Custom Proton: Steam-Play-None

Distro:EndeavourOS Linux

Kernel:5.18.16-arch1-1

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 515.65.01

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

11 months ago

Dead Island 2

Too many gameplay interruptions due to freezing.

11 months ago

Tinker Steps:Switch to experimental, Set launch options

mangohud %command%

Audio:Crackling, Low Quality, Other

Completely cuts out intermittantly, eventually leading to a complete X-Session freeze.

Performance:Significant Performance Problems

Complete system freeze, switching to a different Virtual Console (CTRL+ALT+F1 in my case) then back again will sometimes unfreeze the game. This happens quite often.

Instability:Frequently

Crashes to desktop frequently if I don't change Virtual consoles right as the freeze happens. (After every other dialog or Encounter where the combat music changes)

I've tried various proton versions (Experimental, GE_9-4/8-32/7-55, and 8.0-5) same problem throughout each version. Denuvo prevented me from troubleshooting more since changing proton changes the "Computer" you play on.

Proton Experimental

Distro:Garuda Linux

Kernel:6.4.2-zen1-1-zen

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 535.54.03

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

Proton Experimental

Distro:Garuda Linux

Kernel:6.4.2-zen1-1-zen

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 535.54.03

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

2 years ago

Dead by Daylight

2 years ago

Tinker Steps:Custom Proton: GE-Proton7-42

► Multiplayer

Overall (online):Good

Requires GE7-42 to run - any other proton fails at EAC Instantiation. Requires ProtonEAC tool installation from Steam Store.

Otherwise, game boots, runs and performs same or better than Windows. You may or may not be disconnected more frequently than you would otherwise on Windows it seems.

Custom Proton: GE-Proton7-42

Distro:EndeavourOS Linux

Kernel:5.18.16-arch1-1

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 515.65.01

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

Custom Proton: GE-Proton7-42

Distro:EndeavourOS Linux

Kernel:5.18.16-arch1-1

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 515.65.01

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

2 years ago

Dead by Daylight

Runs - No Multiplayer

2 years ago

Tinker Steps:Custom Proton: GE-Proton7-42, Set launch options

PROTON_EAC_RUNTIME

Installs:Yes

Opens:Yes

Starts Play:No

The tutorials play and work correctly. FPS locked at 60. Seems a patch caused a regression, the game no longer plays any multiplayer matches.

Proof it runs: https://i.imgur.com/y1eA8O6.jpg

Disconnection after match starts: https://i.imgur.com/fa5AdYf.jpg

Custom Proton: GE-Proton7-42

Distro:EndeavourOS Linux

Kernel:5.18.16-arch1-1

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 515.65.01

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

Custom Proton: GE-Proton7-42

Distro:EndeavourOS Linux

Kernel:5.18.16-arch1-1

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 515.65.01

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

2 years ago

Paragon: The Overprime

Minus the pretty obvious game-breaking bug, it is enjoyable to play.

2 years ago

Tinker Steps:Custom Proton: GE-Proton7-42

Significant Bugs:Yes

Please see this screenshotted post I made on the official Discord Server for this game. Raw Link to Post

► Multiplayer

Overall (online):Good

This game's servers are not the best in general, and the netcode is pretty bad with skills that propel you in a direction. (eg. Dashing)

Unsure if the aforementioned bug is a game thing or Proton/Wine thing - I haven't seen anyone post about it nor anyone that I play with have ever had it happen to them.

Custom Proton: GE-Proton7-42

Distro:EndeavourOS Linux

Kernel:5.18.16-arch1-1

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 515.65.01

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

Custom Proton: GE-Proton7-42

Distro:EndeavourOS Linux

Kernel:5.18.16-arch1-1

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 515.65.01

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

3 years ago

PlateUp!

3 years ago

Tinker Steps:Switch to experimental

► Multiplayer

Overall (online):Excellent

Seamless, just like Windows.

This game doesn't seem to work after first install for some people (Including me), setting to experimental and restarting Steam allowed the game to launch.

Proton Experimental

Distro:EndeavourOS Linux

Kernel:5.18.16-arch1-1

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 515.65.01

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

Proton Experimental

Distro:EndeavourOS Linux

Kernel:5.18.16-arch1-1

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 515.65.01

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

2 years ago

Remnant 2

Pretty much just runs out of the box. Use "PROTON_HIDE_NVIDIA_GPU=0 PROTON_ENABLE_NVAPI=1" to enable DLSS; game isn't optimized yet.

2 years ago

Tinker Steps:Custom Proton: GE-Proton8-7, Set launch options

VKD3D_CONFIG=dxr11,dxr,force_static_cbv PROTON_HIDE_NVIDIA_GPU=0 PROTON_ENABLE_NVAPI=1 VKD3D_FEATURE_LEVEL=12_2 mangohud %command%

Graphics:Other

Flickering grass/foliage independant of Foliage settings

Instability:Occasionally

Seems alright so far. Few crashes here and there - but nothing outside the norm for a new game that just released.

Custom Proton: GE-Proton8-7

Distro:Garuda Linux

Kernel:6.2.11-zen1-1-zen

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 530.41.03

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

Custom Proton: GE-Proton8-7

Distro:Garuda Linux

Kernel:6.2.11-zen1-1-zen

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 530.41.03

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

2 years ago

Remnant 2

2 years ago

Tinker Steps:Custom Proton: GE-Proton8-7, Set launch options

VKD3D_CONFIG=dxr11,dxr,force_static_cbv PROTON_HIDE_NVIDIA_GPU=0 PROTON_ENABLE_NVAPI=1 VKD3D_FEATURE_LEVEL=12_2 mangohud %command%

Graphics:Minor Artifacts, Missing Textures

Geometry of moving platforms appears glitched, or transparent.

Performance:Slight Performance Problems

After a while of playing, exiting menus sometimes causes a micro-freeze.

Instability:Occasionally

Rarely, alt tabbing crashes the game

Custom Proton: GE-Proton8-7

Distro:Garuda Linux

Kernel:6.4.2-zen1-1-zen

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 535.54.03

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

Custom Proton: GE-Proton8-7

Distro:Garuda Linux

Kernel:6.4.2-zen1-1-zen

RAM:32 GB

GPU Driver:NVIDIA 535.54.03

GPU:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core

2 years ago

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

This audio bug exists in Windows as well. Game voice lines do not play when samplerate is set to anything besides 44100/24bit or 48000/24bit

2 years ago

Tinker Steps:Custom Proton: GE-Proton8-10, Set launch options, protontricks

WINE_FULLSCREEN_FSR=1 WINE_FULLSCREEN_FSR_STRENGTH=1 PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 DXVK_ASYNC=1 voiceLD_PRELOAD= __GL_THREADED_OPTIMIZATIONS=1 gamemoderun %command% -nosplash -nostartupmovies

change sound=alsa in protontricks (may not be needed, mileage may vary), edit /etc/pipewire/pipewire.conf:

## Properties for the DSP configuration.
    default.clock.rate          = 48000
    default.clock.allowed-rates = [ 44100, 48000 ]
    resample-method             = soxr-vhq
    resample.quality            = 24

If you do not have this file, create it using /usr/share/pipewire/pipewire.conf as a template.

Audio:Missing

All voice line dialogue is missing. Use fixes to pipewire.conf and potentially change audio driver to ALSA in protontricks.

Note: These settings change your audio preferences system wide, and may create unseen issues elsewhere with other applications audio.

Research:

Unsure what samplerate is by default on my system - its unreported anywhere through any GUI and in various CLI applications. Bitrate settings in pipewire.conf are NOT there by default, and were removed at some point in pipewire's lifetime. These settings should be able to be swapped easily through a GUI for ease of use. Linux elitists cause issues like this, and gatekeep solutions simply because they do not believe it's worth the time to do so.
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