Hi everyone! I just made the switch to Linux Mint (Cinnamon) today, and it's been quite a journey so far. However, I'm currently facing a challenge with getting the Spyro Reignited Trilogy to run. I installed Steam, and it set up Proton, but when I try to launch the game, it seems to start and then just fails without any error or even a loading screen— the Play button goes back to saying Launch. I'm not sure what additional information you might need from me, so sorry if this is vague!
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What kind of GPU are you using? I saw you mentioned using WineD3D, but that’s not ideal if your GPU supports Vulkan; it’s better to use that for gaming.
If a game isn’t loading, the first thing I’d suggest is to check ProtonDB for info on that game: https://www.protondb.com/app/996580. Also, try adding the following launch option in Steam: `PROTON_LOG=1 %command%`. This will generate a log file in your home directory named `steam-.log` (it'll be `steam-996580.log` for Spyro) which can help you diagnose the issue. Since you just switched over to Linux, ensure that your hardware supports Vulkan 1.3, as that’s necessary for Proton to work properly.
Don't worry, this is definitely the right place for your question! It’s a noob-friendly community, and we’re all here to help each other out!
Thanks for the reassurance! It’s great to know I'm in the right spot.
Thanks! The info on ProtonDB really helped me resolve the issue.