dcs_on_linux VS ProtonUp-Qt

hope it helps https://github.com/TheZoq2/dcs_on_linux (2y old)

I can make opentrack to work, but not with SDK_WINE=ON which is needed to use it through Lutris. https://github.com/TheZoq2/dcs_on_linux is describing it better if you scroll down to ''headtracking with Opentrack''.

I'm using DCS on Linux (Fedora) and it works quite well. You can install it from Lutris with Proton Wine. I think You need to make some file link described there https://github.com/TheZoq2/dcs_on_linux . There is need to set desktop visible in Lutris settings, because without login window will be under splash. Later switch to Wine 8 and joystick will work with all buttons.

I have no problem running the stand alone version in a wine prefix using Lutris. (The steps described at github.com/TheZoq2/dcs_on_linux are needed). Try running the steam version of the sim using steam or the stand alone version using wine.

It's been usable on Linux via wine/proton for a while, although getting some peripherals working can be difficult. Good luck. Interested people may find this useful, https://github.com/TheZoq2/dcs_on_linux

if that doesn't work for you, check out this comprehensive guide on DCS on linux: https://github.com/TheZoq2/dcs_on_linux

This is the guide I used to make the game work: https://github.com/TheZoq2/dcs_on_linux

I do; I've contributed heavily to that guide as I come across problems and fixes, but aside from some tessellation issues it works flawlessly.

Lutris is a launcher for applications that run on Linux, that's the most comprehensive answer. It is highly configurable and supports scripting. Probably the most common use is launching non-steam Windows games with Wine and DXVK/VKD3D (I recommend a tool called ProtonUp-Qt for managing versions of this software). However, it can be configured to launch just about anything, including native Linux executables etc. Many popular titles will have scripts that automate the installation and setup, making them plug and play (if the script is good, that is). But everything the script does can be done manually too.

Try Installing proton up qt (haven’t tried it yet, I have the same issues as you). You can find it here (use dxvk): https://davidotek.github.io/protonup-qt/

Easiest way is to ise ProtonUp-Qt: https://github.com/DavidoTek/ProtonUp-Qt

Install ProtonUp-Qt from the Discover store and open it

/// protonGE downloader ensures you have the latest version

In the discover store you can find https://davidotek.github.io/protonup-qt/ that will download the latest.

Try installing it through Steam instead of using Wine directly. Mine is currently set to "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool" and GE-Proton7-41, so try installing that one if none of the Proton versions that come with the Steam client works. Installing a custom version of Proton is fairly simple if you know the command line, basically just unpack it into the right folder. But if you prefer graphical tools you can use ProtonUp-Qt instead.

I'd try that since it's something you haven't tried at least. Check the first comment - all you have to do is install protonUp-Qt and then launch it. Use protonup to install Proton GE 7-55. Then, when you go to steam (might require a restart, don't remember) in the compatibility settings for the game you can set it to the Proton GE version.

Bit late but luxtorpeda has gzdoom as an option along with qzdl for launching with mods. You just gotta install protonup-qt from the discover store in desktop mode. A quick YouTube/Google search can show you how but that's the rough gist of it.