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arc raiders on Linux? (leminal.space)

I'm just curious I'd anyone here has successfully run arc raiders on Linux. If so what OS are you using and what was the setup if there was any?

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[-] zero_gravitas@aussie.zone 49 points 2 weeks ago

The game is listed as 'Platinum' on ProtonDB: https://www.protondb.com/app/1808500

[-] asudox@lemmy.asudox.dev 35 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Arc raiders is steam deck verifiied, so it should run great on Linux.

[-] Chais@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 weeks ago

It just got Steam Deck verified.

[-] _cryptagion@anarchist.nexus 11 points 2 weeks ago

I'm on CachyOS atm, and the setup just required hitting the install button. I'm gonna be honest, this game runs incredibly good, even on my laptop. I'm getting well over 100fps stable, and I've got it on High settings with DLSS on Quality, but framgen off. I'm gonna test it for a few more matches, then see if I can crank it to Ultra and turn DLSS off.

it was also just Steam Deck verified.

[-] gusgalarnyk@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago

Arc Raiders runs flawlessly on Linux.

Arch.

No steps required.

Protondb exists for a reason.

[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

It's Steam Deck verified, no need to check ProtonDB.

[-] marighost@piefed.social 9 points 2 weeks ago

Can't speak for myself as I haven't played it, but a good place I like to check is Protondb. Their page for Arc Raiders says it should be fully compatible :)

Obviously the folks posting at protondb can't speak for anyone so hopefully some folks here have some helpful anecdotes!

[-] Burghler@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 weeks ago

I have 82 hours and crashed once during a match early on. Otherwise flawless performance and experience.

Oh there is a small stutter when quest cutscenes begin to play for the first time but that's not bad.

[-] Wutchilli@feddit.org 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I ran into a tiny problem while playing it on Linux Mint. The game would freeze after a certain ammount of time, but increasing the max_map_count to that of the steamdeck fixed it. (Mint has a really low default one)

Now its running without problems.

[-] PenguinOfWar@piefed.social 6 points 2 weeks ago

Running perfectly on Bazzite with a 4090.

The only issue I encountered is that the game really doesn’t like being installed to a second drive. The anti cheat throws a hissy fit about paths.

[-] NOPper@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 weeks ago

EndeavourOS. Zero configuration, zero issues, solid 120 FPS on my rig and about to hit 50 hours. My default is Proton Experimental.

[-] _spiffy@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago

Same here but 80fps. It's been a great time.

[-] DrWorm@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

I've been playing it the past few weeks with no issue, I'm on Garuda Linux with Hyprland. I have a 7900 XTX. The have runs at a consistent 100fps for about 2 hours then I start to get frame hitches where I drop down to 40. Just restarting the game fixes that issue for me.

[-] paris 3 points 2 weeks ago

I ran on Bazzite during the server slam right before release with few issues that I ended up sorting out. Their discord is very helpful and had a dedicated Linux support channel (I imagine there is a similar dedicated channel now that the game has fully released). Embark Studios has also stated that while they don't officially support Linux, they do support it on a best-effort basis and partner with a testing company that tests the game on Linux via Proton, so I wouldn't expect it to suddenly stop working any time soon.

[-] zewm@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Been playing it since beta test on Bazzite. No tinkering just click install and play.

[-] kate@lemmy.uhhoh.com 3 points 2 weeks ago

Works fine for me on gnome/ubuntu/nvidia, altho it crashes if I tab out while a map is loading

[-] moody@lemmings.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

I'm running it on Bazzite, and it mostly runs great.

I've been dealing with a bug that has apparently been around since the beta, but it's not Linux-specific. Sometimes, the game crashes due to a corrupted file. Verifying the install from Steam fixes the issue, but it seems to pop up randomly. I've had days without issues, and days where it happens 2-3 raids in a row.

[-] Zotora@programming.dev 2 points 2 weeks ago

EndeavourOS, ProtonGE.

Zero issues since server slam.

[-] Object@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

Lutris on NixOS! It runs fairly well, though sometimes Steam doesn't start up at all. No crashes mid-game so far.

[-] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

Runs perfectly on mint

[-] Cybersteel@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Some people report crashes but it works for me on GE Proton 10-24. On Arch btw.

[-] DesolateMood@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 weeks ago

I'm on arch and it works great

[-] AverageGoob@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

I have been having crashes consistently on Linux that I don't get on windows, personally. But seems more like a me issue as most people say it runs great.

[-] Wutchilli@feddit.org 2 points 2 weeks ago
[-] AverageGoob@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Ill give this a shot again but I think I tried this and it didnt sem to help though its been awhile now so Ill give it a go again - thanks!

[-] Holytimes@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

Iv only been hearing people having issues if they are on mint, pop or other out of date distros. Fedora and arch based distros seem to never have issues with arc.

[-] AverageGoob@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

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Thats fair - I am using mint but have everything updated so could just be SOL.

[-] Bentdreadnot@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Running fantastically on Linux Mint just changing to proton experimental

[-] Codilingus@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

For the most part it runs better than it does on my W11 install. I can even force a 7000 series FSR4 on my 6800XT.

CachyOS using their native proton.

[-] dimjim@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

Runs amazing on Kubuntu for me. The only issue I had was the mouse leaving the game to my other monitor. A steam launcher command fixed it pretty easily though!

[-] Sludge@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yep just played for an hour on endeavouros using Wayland/hyprland

this post was submitted on 20 Nov 2025
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