STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.
PROTON TIER: PLATINUM
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ - Technical Documentation
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG set thousands of years before the original films, allowing players to experience the galaxy far, far away as Jedi, Sith, or other iconic roles.
Status: Proton - Platinum
TWEAKS & TRICKS
- Black Screen on Launch (Wayland): The game will freeze around the opening credits on Wayland systems.
- Solution: Turn off fullscreen in the client settings.ini file. This doesn’s matter on X11, but is essential for Wayland.
- Frequent Crashes (Wayland): Without Gamescope, the game crashes frequently.
- Solution: Launch with Gamescope:
gamescope -W 2048 -H 1152 -f --force-grab-cursor --backend sdl -F fsr -- %command%
- Solution: Launch with Gamescope:
- Uncontrolled Camera Movement (Wayland): Occasional rapid camera movements when right-clicking and holding to move the camera.
- Solution: Launch with Gamescope and force cursor grab:
gamescope -W 2048 -H 1152 -f --force-grab-cursor --backend sdl -F fsr -- %command%
- Solution: Launch with Gamescope and force cursor grab:
- Black Screen on Launch (General): Launching results in a black screen, even after trying various fixes.
- Solution: Disable fullscreen mode in the client settings.ini file. This fix is especially important when using Wayland.
Verdict
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ runs perfectly with Proton, but requires specific configurations, particularly when using Wayland. With the correct Gamescope command and disabled fullscreen, Linux gamers can enjoy a smooth and immersive experience. It’s a worthwhile purchase for Linux gamers, provided you’re prepared to adjust settings.