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Proton Experimental from Valve has been upgraded fixing up some more problematic games for Steam Deck and Linux Desktop.

Here's what's changed for the February 27th update:

  • Fix No Man's Sky VR mode not working after a recent game update.
  • Fix No Man's Sky crashing when using a controller after a recent game update.
  • Fix intro video not playing in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty demo.
  • Fix Pentiment not working on desktop.
  • Fix Locoland rendering main menu incorrectly.
  • Fix Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut hanging indefinitely on exit.

Changelog available here.

If you're confused on Proton and all the different versions, see my original guide on Proton. Proton Experimental gets automatically installed if Valve set it on a game, or you can just search for Proton Experimental in your Steam Library (not the Steam Store) to install it. 

Need to know how to change the Proton version used? See the below video:

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Change it per game (Steam Deck)

  • Pick a game and head to the little cog icon on the right.
  • Click Properties, then Compatibility on the left.
  • Make sure the tickbox is done, then select Proton Experimental from the dropdown.

On a Linux desktop:

  • Right click a game, go to Properties.
  • Compatibility on the left.
  • Make sure the tickbox is done, then select Proton Experimental from the dropdown.
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t3g Feb 28, 2023
Glad they FINALLY fixed the issue with Deus Ex. I beat the game before and it was annoying to kill the task or force close in desktop Steam and the Deck.
gunnarg Mar 1, 2023
Fix No Man's Sky crashing when using a controller after a recent game update.
Hello games fixed that issue too, but it was only in experimental until today.


Last edited by gunnarg on 1 March 2023 at 2:38 pm UTC
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