Palworld
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
PROTON TIER: GOLD
Palworld is a new multiplayer, open-world survival and crafting game where players fight, farm, build, and work alongside mysterious creatures called Pals.
Status Proton (Gold)
TWEAKS & TRICKS
Black Screen on Startup (Integrated Graphics) Initial launch results in a black screen.
* **Solution:** Disable integrated graphics in BIOS if not using integrated graphics alongside a dedicated GPU.
Low FPS (AMD GPUs) Game runs slowly without tweaking.
* **Solution:** `DRI_PRIME=1 DXVK_FILTER_DEVICE_NAME="AMD" %command%`
Black Screen on Startup (NVIDIA GPUs - Open Source Drivers) Game fails to launch with default open-source NVIDIA drivers.
* **Solution:** Use the newest official NVIDIA drivers.
Low FPS (General) Overall low and unstable frame rates.
* **Solution:** `DXVK_ASYNC=1 DRI_PRIME=1 DXVK_FILTER_DEVICE_NAME="NVIDIA" gamemoderun mangohud %command% -dx11`
Memory Leak/Lag in Specific Locations Reports of memory leaks and lag, especially around trees. Restarting is needed every 1-2 hours.
* **Solution:** None explicitly mentioned besides restarting.
Runs ‘Out of the Box’ GE-Proton10-27 reports a working experience with no further tinkering.
Verdict
Palworld represents a promising title for Linux gamers, currently holding a Gold ProtonDB status. Several user reports indicate that specific tweaks are necessary for optimal performance, particularly for AMD and NVIDIA GPU users. The need to disable integrated graphics and potential memory issues should be considered before purchasing. However, successful reports using GE-Proton10-27 and the provided launch options suggest a playable and enjoyable experience is achievable.