A Way Out
A Way Out
A Way Out est une aventure exclusivement en co-op, dans laquelle vous incarnez deux détenus s'échappant de prison.
A Way Out - Linux RootGamer Guide
1. Introduction: A Way Out is a co-op only adventure where you play as two inmates escaping from prison.
2. Status: Runs via Proton. Gold status on ProtonDB.
3. Tips & Tweaks:
Problem: The game crashes approximately 3 seconds after launch (EA App and game startup screen).
Solution: Force the use of a specific Proton version, Proton 7.0-6. After installation, disable the “force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool” option in the game’s properties.
Problem: Xbox controllers vibrate continuously throughout the game.
Solution: Turn the controller off and on again during gameplay.
Problem: The EA App does not close automatically at the end of the game.
Solution: No specific solution reported. (Consider a minor bug).
Problem: Suboptimal performance or crashes with Proton Experimental or GE.
Solution: Use ProtonGE-9-26. Installation via ProtonUp-Qt:
- Installation: Download and install GE-Proton9-26 via ProtonUp-Qt.
- Activation: Restart Steam and select ProtonGE-9-26 in the game’s properties.
Problem: Excessive environment variables.
Solution: Remove excessively long environment variables that may be causing issues.
- Command:
for var in $(printenv | awk -F= 'length($2) > 2000 {print $1}'); do export $var=$(echo ${!var} | rev | cut -c 1-2000 | rev); done
- Command:
Problem: Games requiring the EA App do not function under Proton.
Solution: Launch the game under PROTON EXPERIMENTAL.
4. Verdict: Recommended. Although requiring some Proton configuration for an optimal experience, A Way Out runs very well on Linux with a Gold status on ProtonDB. The installation of specific Proton versions via ProtonUp-Qt seems to be key to avoiding performance and crashing issues.