Lost Ark
Linux Review:
Lost Ark
Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG.
PROTON TIER: BRONZE
Lost Ark is a free-to-play action-packed RPG where players embark on an odyssey to explore new lands, seek lost treasures, and engage in thrilling action combat.
Status Check: Runs via Proton. Tier: Bronze.
TWEAKS & TRICKS:
- Startup Issues: The game may fail to launch immediately, stopping with no error or EAC window.
- Solution:
Click run and wait.(Implied from multiple reports of immediate stops, suggesting patience is required)
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- Slow Server Selection: Experience a little bit of wait time on screen before being able to select a server.
- Solution:
No solution available.
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- Brightness Freeze: Changing brightness settings may cause the game to freeze.
- Solution:
Change brightness by any amount; the game will freeze for a bit. Change it back and login as usual.
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- Performance Optimization: Improve performance and loading times.
- Solution:
__GL_SHADER_DISK_CACHE_SKIP_CLEANUP=1 mangohud game-performance %command% -notexturestreaming
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- EAC Issues: Some days ago, the error “cannot connect to the server” occurred, but resolved spontaneously.
- Solution:
No solution available.(Implied, as the issue resolved without intervention.)
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- VPN Issues: The game may not allow connection while using a VPN.
- Solution:
No solution available.
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Verdict: Lost Ark presents a bronze-tier experience for Linux gamers. While playable via Proton, expect sporadic issues and potential performance quirks. Requires patience and experimentation with launch options for optimal performance.