Linux game setups.txt

BASE WINE PREFIX SETUP

wine and winetricks

sudo winetricks --self-update

winetricks dxvk vkd3d

run winecfg and in libraries add: dinput8 and d3d8 as native, builtin (needed for older games)

here you can find a list of those games that need more stuff to be fixed

DEDICATED PREFIXES AND OVERRIDES SETUP:

Use ASG Script from my repo, it will automatically handle wine overrides and arguments for games that need them.

Overrides are written in this document for documentation purposes.



CONTROLLER SETUP (If using a non XInput controller):

install xboxdrv, if using a dualsense use ds360 wrapper. Compile it with make and run the executable.

The controller tester should report the controller as "Xbox 360 controller":

https://hardwaretester.com/gamepad



SPECIFIC GAME SETUPS:


Assetto Corsa


1) Install from Steam in a EXT4 partition with proton 5.0.x in compatibilty settings

2) run once

3) use protonUpQT and install protonGE for steam, reboot steam and change compat for the game to ProtonGE

4) run assetto corsa again.


ADD CONTENT MANAGER SUPPORT

Install the content manager by following their guide, rename AssettoCorsa.exe with any name.

then: ln "Content Manager.exe" AssettoCorsa.exe to replace the main executable with the manager


then go into SteamLibrary/steamapps/compatdata/244210/pfx/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/Steam/config/

make a symlink towards the steam login file, so the manager can see the logged users in steam:

ln -s "/home/username/.steam/root/config/loginusers.vdf" .  where the dot is the current game directory where the manager is.


CUSTOM SHADER PATCH SUPPORT:

winecfg through protontricks:

protontricks 244210 winecfg


in "Libraries" add: dwrite (native, builtin)


run the manager, give to it the game path, username and install FBX and 7zip plugins

to install the shader patch drag & drop the archive in the manager UI.


If there are UI glitches disable hardware acceleration from the manager UI.

DON'T FULL SCREEN THE CONTENT MANAGER OR IT WILL FREEZE


Download the Verdana font for the game:

https://acstuff.ru/u/blob/ac-fonts.zip

extract font folder into game path, specifically:

content/fonts/system



ASSASSIN'S CREED 1


run from Dx9 executable


-LANGUAGE:

wine regedit

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/WOWNODE6432

make a Ubisoft

make a REG_SZ registry called "Language"

change value based on the language you want to use (if supported). Example: "Italian"


ASSASSIN'S CREED 2

Install the ubisoft game launcher form the "redist" folder of the game

run from AssassinsCreedIIGame.exe



ASSASSIN'S CREED REVELATIONS


Remove SystemDetection.dll to avoid flickering


ASSASSIN'S CREED SYNDICATE

In video settings don't use Anti Aliasing greater than FXAA or it will cause artifacts

Language settings are split in 2 parts, in "SOUND" and Visual sections


IMPROVEMENTS:

Skip intro videos 

Go to <path-to-game>\videos\.

Delete files UbisoftLogo.bk2 and pc_twimtbp.bk2.

Go to <path-to-game>\videos\ and then choose one of the languages folders.

Delete files Epilepsy.bk2, PC_WarningSaving.bk2, and warning_disclaimer.bk2.


Unlock cloth physics

    Cloth physics locked to 30 FPS but can be unlocked.

    Go to the configuration file location.
    Open AC.ini.
    Go to the [Options] section.
    Change FlexibleMotionSimulationFPS=0 to FlexibleMotionSimulationFPS=1. Add the parameter manually if it does not exist.
    Save your changes.



BIOSHOCK/BIOSHOCK 2

Run from BioshockHD.exe

change language from steam_emu.ini


BIOSHOCK INFINITE

to change language go to steam_api.ini


BLUR

Requires prefix with dxvk1030


BULLY

apply silent patch


Audio might have issues.


BUGS BUNNY LOST IN TIME

apply crack and widescreen fix

run from BugsBunny.exe

configurator settings:

-full screen

-3D Graphics without graphics card for fast computers (if applying with 3D card there will be artifacts because of the required old 24-bit color depth.)



COD 4 MODERN WARFARE

run from iw4sp.exe


COD BLACK OPS/COD GHOSTS

crasha all'avvio



COD BLACK OPS 2

crashes on startup

COD BLACK OPS 3

Install steam in your wine prefix

Install p2p release of the game wich includes fixes and boiii client

to change language rename localization_en.txt in localization.txt



COD MODERN WARFARE 3

crashes at startup



COLIN MCRAE DIRT/DIRT 2/DIRT 3/DIRT SHOWDOWN

might need to install in HDD to avoid issues.

if audio doesn't work install openAL 32 and apply the following override: WINEDLLOVERRIDES="*openal32=n, b"

use language selector to switch language, in wine run it with virtual desktop at a low resolution to avoid UI issues.



COLIN MCRAE RALLY 3

install silent patch

NOTA: videos and music don't work, requires windows media player 52 during installation.


COLIN MCRAE RALLY 04

apply widescreen fix


COLIN MCRAE RALLY 2005

apply patch win10 and service area crash fix if not using a repack


DRIVER SAN FRANCISCO

run from Driver.exe

change language from gameconfig.txt in "defaults" section or in game settings.

EURO TRUCK SIMULATOR 2

steam_emu.ini to change language


F1 2010


apply xless.dll patch to save the game (from pcgamingwiki)

patch the executable with netcore 4gb patch

change language with the language changer.

NOTE: per qualche motivo il language changer se si seleziona italiano mette spagnolo. Selezionare spagnolo per mettere italiano se capita.

run from f1_2010.exe


F1 2012

external translation might be needed

run from f1_2012.exe



F1 2013

 installer might need the following package: winetricks mfc42 if using a repack

change language from steam_api.ini


FAR CRY 3

DXVK might not render text, same with WineD3D.

to fix this, add from winetricks d3dx11_43


GTA 3

Apply the xbox conversion mod 1.06 from modDB (includes widescreen, controller support etc)

apply netcore 4gb patch to the executable.

apply from winecfg d3d8=native,builtin


GTA VICE CITY

use reviced modpack: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3152156728

includes essential improvements and fixes

from winecfg apply: dinput8 d3d8 as native, builtin




GTA SA

apply the PS2 Features to PC mod: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1349985839

run from gta-sa.exe, might need to click any button if screen is stuck




GTA IV Complete Edition


apply fusion fix mod to improve the game

run from GTA IV.EXE


MAFIA THE CITY OF LOST HEAVEN

in the game configurator disable "w buffer" and use "hardware transformation and illumination"


MAFIA 2

change language from steam_emu.ini


MIRROR'S EDGE

requires re-installation if the registries in wine are lost.


to change language:

c:/users/username/Documents/EA Games/Mirror's Edge/TdGame/Config/

open TdEngine.ini and change Language=int with Language=yourLanguagePrefix (can be ita, eng, etc)


NFS CARBON

in winecfg use d3d8 and dinput8 as native, builtin

disable dxvk: WINEDLLOVERRIDES="*d3d9,*d3d10,*d3d10_1,*d3d10core,*d3d11,*dxgi=b"

Apply widescreen fix and XTented Input to make Xinput controllers work by default



NFS MOST WANTED 2005

same as carbon.

Extra: apply widescreen fix, and apply the following mods:


Xbox 360 Stuff 3.2
NFSMostWanted.WidescreenFix
NFS HD Reflections
FrontEndShadows
Xtended Input
ExtraOptions
EA HD LOGO
Xenon Effects
Recompiled Vinyls
Uncensored EA TRAX
NFSMostWanted.XboxRainDroplets


Comparison between vanilla:

https://imgur.com/pbcm7WC

x360 stuff with mods:

https://imgur.com/O4c0OeT



NFS UNDERGROUND/UNDERGROUND 2

apply Xtended input and widescreen fix.

use language switcher to change language from gamecopyworld or pcgamingwiki



NEED FOR SPEED 2015

play with proton experimental from steam

EXTRA: for UNITE mod, download frosty mod manager patched for linux from nexus mods

get the fbpack and extract it

in mod manager create a "nfs" profile

select the fmods from frosty mod manager and install them.

NOTE: in the manager order the mod loading with "Priority" filter

in the steam shortcut add these launch options:

WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winmm=n,b" %command% -dataPath "ModData/nfs"




NFS WORLD (Offline Server + Freeroam spark server mods)


1) Make a 32 bit wine prefix

2) Install java 8 update 51 32 bit in the prefix

3) Get the game files from the soapbox race world launcher (or vanilla files from a torrent), if using launcher select a CDN that contains the game files

4) login into FRSS, press play and it will download the mod files

5) make a copy of the game files

6) copy paste the downloaded mods into the MODS folder of nfs world

7) create a Offline Server folder inside NFSW folder, drag & drop the spark server files

8) Remove unnecessary files (if exist): 7z.dll, fmt.dll, global.ini, LIBEAY32.dll, ModLoader.asi, SSLEAY32.dll and zlib1.dll

9) override dinput8.dll as native, builtin in the wine prefix to load the mods

10) TO import your profile from FRSS, first export it from their dedicated website (ask on their discord)

11) after exporting, extract the profile into SparkOffline/www/soapbox/Engine.svc/

12) Launch  nfsw.jar to launch the server with java runned from wine (portable x86) and your prefix:

WINEPREFIX="/home/fabx/nfswpfx" WINEARCH=win32 wine "path/to/bin/java.exe" -jar "/path/to/SparkOffline/nfsw-srv.jar"







NFS WORLD (Online Server)

Go figure.


FORZA HORIZON 4

add game to steam with proton experimental and run it

use protontricks and install vcrun2020 in prefix


RATCHET & CLANK RIFT APART

currently crashes from proton experimental, needs retest


RACE DRIVER GRID

might require openAL

change language from language_Setup.exe or any language changer from gamecopyworld/pcgamingwiki

Apply netcore 4gb patch to game exe


RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER

crashes on startup


SAINTS ROW 2

requires xact from winetricks for audio.


SLEEPING DOGS

freezes with white screen


SPIDERMAN WEB OF SHADOWS

freezes with black screen



SPLINTER CELL CONVICTION:

Apply fusion fix mod

apply version.dll override as native, builtin from winecfg or as a command.


SPLINTER CELL BLACKLIST:

run from "blacklistLaunhcer.exe"


TEST DRIVE UNLIMITED 2

requires 32bit prefix:

WINEPREFIX="/path/to/prefix" WINEARCH=win32 winetricks -q dotnet40 dxvk1103 ie7 dinput8 directplay

use offline launcher from gamecopyworld and run from Launcher.exe

can change language in game.



THIEF

run from binaries2/win64


SPLINTER CELL

drag & drop dgvoodo.exe dgvoodo.conf, D3D8.DLL from MS/x86 in src folder

open dgvoodo, tab directX

select GeForce 4 Ti 4800 256mb, your resolution, force vsync.

apply.

then apply widescreen fix

Apply xbox controller support mod from nexus mods.

open ini file of widescreen fix and set "ForceShadowBuffer" to 0.

need dxvk + WINEDLLOVERRIDES="*xinput1_3, *d3d8, *msacm32, *msvfw32=n,b"

to change language go into system/SplinterCell.ini

find Language=int and change the value from int to value of your language.




SPLINTER CELL PANDORA TOMORROW

same as splinter cell


SPLINTER CELL CHAOS THEORY

apply widescreen fix and xinput trigger fix

edit widescreenfix.ini: DisableAltTabFix to 1

change game language in:

SplinterCell3.ini e Settings.ini

run with dxvk1103 and with following dlloverrides

WINEDLLOVERRIDES="*d3d9, *msacm32, *msvfw32=n,b"


PRINCE OF PERSIA TRILOGY

Go figure.