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when I try to launch Metro Exodus I get an error message telling me that my libc version is too old for the game to run (Is: 2.27 - should be: >2.29). With libc being an integral component of linux I can't just force upgrade to a newer version, unless I really want to completely trash my system.
Since I'm very happy with my current setup I'm not planning to upgrade to a newer linux until mid next year, and if I can't get the game to run with this version, well, then it'll sit idle in my library for a bit, not a big deal.
I'm still trying to figure out if it's possible, either with a localized install of libc >2.29 exclusively for Metro to use, or, if possible, just fool the game into assuming that I have the correct version installed, since I don't think Metro actually needs this version to run and it just checks because the binary was built with it.
Not sure if any of this is actually possible, but if anyone has an idea, appreciated
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You can try my self-compiled library of GLIBC 2.29 (don't delete the other files in the folder, you might need them too) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o1kOPiVazvNxKQ6jaRBc3bVhrxjLhCO2
Try passing the - LD_PRELOAD="/path/to/libc-2.29.so" to force the game to use that instead of the default system one.
If you still get stuck please post the terminal log here
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It might be supported for 5 years but gaming is moving target on linux. having outdated drivers and other libraries makes it just awful.
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Lately a similar error occurred in Surviving Mars, with the new update, because people at Paradox used a newer compiler and now it won't work on "old systems", even if they are among the officially supported ones. But this is entirely their fault and hopefully they fix it soon. Your case is most likely not an accident, but deliberate.
damarrin: Win10 is a wrong example, as it is continuously updated with new "packages". If it cannot do that, then some programs already complain that "your Win10 version is too old". So we actually have multiple Win10 operating systems (quite a few at that), not simply a 6 year old one.
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Well you peeked my interest, I haven't played the game in a while but merely downloaded the latest GOG installers for offline keeping.
I found the following thread: https://steamcommunity.com/app/464920/discussions/0/3168820451548416725/
Seems like another case of GLIBC. I'll look into it for those that have the issue.
EDIT: Yep, confirmed giving GLIBC error.
EDIT 2: Got it running too.
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In case anyone is running into the issue and wants to give it a shot, download the package I uploaded above for the OP. Run the game with LD_PRELOAD="/path/to/libm.so.6" (as shown in screenshot).
Last edited by Avehicle7887 on 18 April 2021 at 6:25 pm UTC
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Case closed, thanks a lot!