Linux Review:

STALCRAFT: X

STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed.

PROTON TIER: GOLD

STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, offering solo or cooperative exploration of a mutant-infested world.

Status Check Runs via Proton (Platin-Status).

TWEAKS & TRICKS

• Problem: Very low framerate reported when Steam’s GPU acceleration for web views is disabled.
  • Solution: DRI_PRIME=1002:73ef MESA_VK_DEVICE_SELECT=1002:73ef %command%
• Problem: Game doesn’t consistently utilize 100% of the GPU, resulting in lower framerates.
  • Solution: (Requires hardware-specific analysis; no specific command offered.)
• Problem: Proton Experimental fails to launch, displaying a debugger error (26.11.25).
  • Solution: Use other Proton versions.
• Problem: Crashes consistently occur after 30-60 minutes of gameplay.
  • Solution: Try Proton 6.3-8.
• Problem: Creating large (>500MB) Proton log files with Proton versions other than 6.3-8, potentially indicating a memory leak.
  • Solution: Use Proton 6.3-8.
• Problem: GNOME environment displays window manager warnings related to timestamps.
  • Solution: (Considered a GNOME/Ubuntu bug; no direct fix offered.)
• Problem: Steam overlay might cause issues.
  • Solution: Disable Steam overlay.

Verdict STALCRAFT: X provides a positive gaming experience on Linux with Proton, especially when using specific Proton versions (6.3-8) and carefully managing GPU settings. While generally stable, be prepared for potential crashes and memory leaks when using unsupported Proton versions.