Total War: WARHAMMER III
The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?
NATIVE SUPPORT
The climactic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and enter the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?
1. Status Check
Total War: WARHAMMER III features a native Linux version. While native offers potentially superior performance—with some users achieving 90+ FPS on benchmarks—it lacks multiplayer support and older versions may not be compatible with mods like Radious. Proton (specifically GE-Proton10-10 with enabled WAYLAND drivers) is generally recommended for mid- and high-end systems, providing access to the latest updates and multiplayer functionality, although at a performance cost.
2. TWEAKS & TRICKS
- Problem: Initial screen flickering on WAYLAND desktops.
- Solution:
PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 %command%
- Solution:
- Problem: Enabling mods in multiplayer results in “incompatible version” errors.
- Solution: No workaround has been found in user reports. Disabling mods is the only option for multiplayer.
- Problem: Framerate drops from 60 to 30/20 FPS when using Proton.
- Solution: Consider switching to the native version for better performance, particularly if running on low-end hardware.
- Problem: Consistently hitting 16-18 FPS across multiple operating systems (Bazzite, Cachy, Nobara, Ubuntu).
- Solution: The native version is recommended for improved performance.
3. Verdict
Total War: WARHAMMER III is a viable purchase for Linux gamers. The native version delivers strong performance and access to some mods. Proton facilitates multiplayer, ensures access to the latest updates, and supports mods like Radious, albeit with a performance trade-off. A typical gamer can enjoy single-player without requiring significant adjustments. However, for multiplayer and access to the latest updates, Proton is the recommended option.