Linux Review:

World of Warships

Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!

World of Warships

PROTON TIER: GOLD


World of Warships - Linux (Proton) Technical Documentation

World of Warships is a free-to-play naval combat game where players command warships from various nations and eras, engaging in tactical battles against other players.

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

TWEAKS & TRICKS:

  • Launcher Issues: To prevent the launcher from hanging in the system tray, install webview2 - Microsoft Edge Web View 2 inside the dependencies of your Proton bottle.
  • Slow Loading Times: Loading times are reported to be significantly slower (3x) on Linux compared to Windows, even on identical hardware.
  • Launcher Startup: Use Proton GE 8-26 on Lutris specifically through the Wargaming Launcher for reliable startup. This configuration did not work on the Steam version or with the WGC launcher.
  • Framerate vs. Perceived Performance: High framerates (185fps) can feel sluggish. Enable V-SYNC in-game to synchronize the framerate with your monitor’s refresh rate.
  • Memory Allocation Errors: A user experienced a memory allocation error during gameplay. No specific solution provided.
  • Sticky Shift Key: The SHIFT key exhibited sticky/double key behavior. The user resolved this by remapping the “Binocular” function to the SPACE key within the game settings.
  • Game Crashes/Instability: A full OS reinstall reportedly fixed various issues, but the root cause remains unknown.

Verdict: Despite being a Gold Tier title on ProtonDB, World of Warships on Linux requires specific configurations and presents some performance and stability considerations. Users should be prepared to utilize Lutris, Proton GE versions, and potentially a full OS reinstall to address issues. Proceed with caution, especially regarding performance and stability.