Installing EVE on Linux: Difference between revisions

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Alternatively, for a more visual installation and cleaner management of multiple WINEPATHs, you can use [[Linux#Lutris|Lutris]].

The current launcher (december 2023, based on squirrel) tidbits to get it running:

[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/recap-of-vanguard-on-linux-after-first-strike/432438 Eve Forums] Excelent write up from Katrina Bekers.

[https://discord.com/channels/940573867192221696/1096046348421312574 Official Eve Online Discord server, new launcher channel, linux thread]

== Custom Launcher Shortcut ==

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[https://lutris.net/ Lutris] is a gaming platform for Linux. It offers Wine builds that are pre-configured for specific games, and allows for a graphical installation of various games and applications. Those that are unable to use the methods above, or are weary on the process, may find this solution more viable.

Install Lutris via your package manager, and then head to the [https://lutris.net/games/eve-online/ EVE Online page on the Lutris website] to pick an install script. As of May 2020, there are four main install scripts: a DXVK variant, a non-DXVK (OpenGL-based) one, one with Steam, and a Chinese distribution. The DXVK version offers generally better performance.

Install Lutris via your package manager, and then head to the [https://lutris.net/games/eve-online/ EVE Online page on the Lutris website] to pick an install script. As of May 2020, there are four main install scripts: a DXVK variant, a non-DXVK (OpenGL-based) one, one with Steam, and a Chinese distribution. The DXVK version offers generally better performance. For the new launcher there is a eve-online-april-beta-launcher installer.

After picking your script from the Lutris website and following the installation procedure, an EVE Online icon will show up in your Lutris client UI. From this point, you can click on "EVE Online" to start the EVE Launcher. You may configure options for the game, runner or system. For troubleshooting, make sure '''Run Client with Logging''' is enabled in the EVE Launcher options.

== Troubleshooting ==

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 Alternatively, for a more visual installation and cleaner management of multiple WINEPATHs, you can use [[Linux#Lutris|Lutris]].
+The current launcher (december 2023, based on squirrel) tidbits to get it running:
+[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/recap-of-vanguard-on-linux-after-first-strike/432438 Eve Forums] Excelent write up from Katrina Bekers.
+[https://discord.com/channels/940573867192221696/1096046348421312574 Official Eve Online Discord server, new launcher channel, linux thread]
 == Custom Launcher Shortcut ==
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 [https://lutris.net/ Lutris] is a gaming platform for Linux. It offers Wine builds that are pre-configured for specific games, and allows for a graphical installation of various games and applications. Those that are unable to use the methods above, or are weary on the process, may find this solution more viable.
-Install Lutris via your package manager, and then head to the [https://lutris.net/games/eve-online/ EVE Online page on the Lutris website] to pick an install script. As of May 2020, there are four main install scripts: a DXVK variant, a non-DXVK (OpenGL-based) one, one with Steam, and a Chinese distribution. The DXVK version offers generally better performance.
+Install Lutris via your package manager, and then head to the [https://lutris.net/games/eve-online/ EVE Online page on the Lutris website] to pick an install script. As of May 2020, there are four main install scripts: a DXVK variant, a non-DXVK (OpenGL-based) one, one with Steam, and a Chinese distribution. The DXVK version offers generally better performance. For the new launcher there is a eve-online-april-beta-launcher installer.
 After picking your script from the Lutris website and following the installation procedure, an EVE Online icon will show up in your Lutris client UI. From this point, you can click on "EVE Online" to start the EVE Launcher. You may configure options for the game, runner or system. For troubleshooting, make sure '''Run Client with Logging''' is enabled in the EVE Launcher options.
 == Troubleshooting ==