Linux Review:

Throne and Liberty

Throne and Liberty captures the essence of classic MMORPGs while introducing new gameplay elements, depth and excitement at every turn. Gather your guild, prepare for battle, and set forth for throne... and liberty!

PROTON TIER: GOLD

Throne and Liberty delivers a classic MMORPG experience enhanced with modern gameplay elements and substantial depth. Gather your guild and prepare for battle in this expansive virtual world.

Status Check Runs via Proton. Tier: Gold.

TWEAKS & TRICKS

• Slow Camera Movement:

  • Problem: The camera movement is excessively slow without launch options.
  • Solution: mangohud %command%

• Initial FPS Drop:

  • Problem: A significant FPS drop (12 fps) occurs upon startup, typically resolving after approximately 2 minutes.
  • Solution: No specific solution has been found; this appears to be a known Proton issue and may resolve on its own.

• Low FPS with Standard Proton:

  • Problem: Experiencing low framerates (12 fps) when using standard Proton.
  • Solution: No specific fix is detailed, and using alternative Proton distributions is suggested.

• Sound Issues:

  • Problem: Not specified, but users suggest alternative launch options.
  • Solution: WINEFSYNC=1 WINEESYNC=1

• Performance Issues & Crashes:

  • Problem: The game crashes and exhibits significant FPS drops when running on Windows.
  • Solution: Consider running the game on Linux via Proton.

• Framerate Boost with AMD FSR 3.0:

  • Problem: To achieve higher framerates on a high-resolution display.
  • Solution: PROTON_FSR4_UPGRADE=1

• Advanced Graphics & Performance:

  • Problem: Maximizing performance while enabling advanced graphics options.
  • Solution: gamemoderun WINEFSYNC=1 WINEESYNC=1 PROTON_HIDE_NVIDIA_GPU=0 PROTON_ENABLE_NVAPI=1 DXVK_ASYNC=1 VKD3D_CONFIG=dxr,dxr11 mangohud %command%

• Eliminating Stuttering:

  • Problem: Experiencing stutters, particularly in large cities on Epic graphics settings.
  • Solution: Proton-GE-Latest

• Wayland Compatibility and HDR:

  • Problem: Ensuring proper operation on Wayland environments with HDR enabled.
  • Solution: PROTON_USE_NTSYNC=1 PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1 PROTON_ENABLE_HDR=1

• Easy Anti Cheat (EAC) Compatibility:

  • Problem: Potential issues with Easy Anti Cheat on Linux.
  • Solution: PROTON_USE_EAC_LINUX=1

Verdict Throne and Liberty is a strong contender for Linux gamers, achieving a Platin-Status on ProtonDB. While some initial configuration or alternative Proton distributions (such as Proton-GE) might be beneficial, many users report a smooth and enjoyable experience, particularly after troubleshooting minor issues. The game runs ‘Out of the Box’ for some, making it an accessible title for those new to gaming on Linux.