Linux Review:

World of Tanks

World of Tanks is a tactical action game with very different gameplay depending on the vehicle type and role. Aside from regular PvP, there are competitive and clan-based modes, special PvE and PvPvE events, and much more. Whether you play to dominate or just enjoy the ride, you'll fit right in.

World of Tanks

PROTON TIER: GOLD


World of Tanks is a tactical action game with diverse gameplay depending on vehicle type and role, encompassing PvP, competitive modes, and events.

Status Check: Runs via Proton. ProtonDB Tier: Gold.

TWEAKS & TRICKS:

  • Random Freezes: gamescope -w 2560 -h 1440 -r 120 -f --force-grab-cursor -- %command%
  • Performance Degradation/Excessive CPU Usage: WINE_CPU_TOPOLOGY=8:0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7
  • Audio Crackling: Users report that audio issues were resolved with launch settings (specific setting not provided, but implied to be related to audio drivers/backends).
  • Gamescope Configuration: mangohud gamemoderun WINE_CPU_TOPOLOGY=8:0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7 PROTON_ENABLE_NVAPI=1 STEAM_MULTIPLE_XWAYLANDS=1 PULSE_LATENCY_MSEC=60 %command%

Verdict: World of Tanks is a strong buy for Linux gamers. While performance can be slightly worse than Windows 10 without tweaks, the gold ProtonDB tier and readily available, specific launch options provide a reliable and enjoyable experience.