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:''Much of this guide is adapted from the official forum post by CCP Snorlax, which can be found [https://forums.eveonline.com/t/eve-launcher-for-linux/7286 here]. Questions about the information found in this article are best asked on the [https://forums.eveonline.com/c/technology-research/linux official EVE forums]''.<br>
=== General ===
While Linux is not ''officially'' supported by CCP, a side project by '''CCP Snorlax''' has yielded a native Linux application that downloads a prebundled version of [https://www.winehq.org/ Wine] (also built by CCP Snorlax) which allows Linux to run the EVE launcher more easily. The launcher requires a <span style="color:yellow">'''64-bit'''</span> installation of Linux, but should work with most distributions.
<!-- Is there a name for this new launcher? -->
For the Steam and Lutris setup shown on this page we assume Linux Mint 22.2, but every (?) distro will work. Everything might be a bit different in your specific setup, but the steps are always very similiar. In our experience the easiest is to play EVE Online on Steam. Lutris is a bit more work but doable. Multiboxing (running multiple clients) also works great.<br>  


==Basic Setup==
=== Steam ===
[[Image:Tux-linux-mascot.png|260px|right|Tux, the mascot]]
'''''(Terminal commands are displayed in code blocks)'''''


#Download the launcher binaries either manually (found [https://binaries.eveonline.com/evelauncher-1104891.tar.gz here]) or via terminal command:
* Install Steam through the software manager
#:'''Note:''' These can be put wherever the user prefers, but the home directory <code>~/</code> is recommended.
** any distro can use this guide https://www.linuxnest.com/install-steam-on-any-linux-distro-the-complete-2025-guide/
#:{{code|wget <nowiki>https://binaries.eveonline.com/evelauncher-1104891.tar.gz</nowiki>}}
* Open the steam app and Install EVE Online on Steam
#:If this file no longer exists or is outdated, check for an updated link in [https://forums.eveonline.com/t/eve-launcher-for-linux/7286 CCP Snorlax's forum post].
* Right click EVE Online in steam and chose "Properties":
#Extract the compressed files (<code>.tar.gz</code>)
** in General copy the following launcher options: PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 PROTON_NO_FSYNC=1 LD_PRELOAD= %command%
#:{{code|tar -xvf evelauncher-1104891.tar.gz}}
** in Compatibility check "''Force the use of a specific Steam Play compability tool''" and chose "''Proton Experimental''"
#Move to the newly-extracted folder
* Launch EVE Online in steam which then starts the EVE launcher
#:{{code|cd evelauncher}}
* Open the settings of the launcher (gear icon top right):
#Set the script as being executable
** in EVE Launcher disable hardware acceleration
#:{{code|chmod u+x evelauncher.sh}}
** in EVE Online we suggest you chose "''Download the full EVE game client''" <small>By default not all game files are downloaded and the client can download when it does not have the file/part. The launcher can download all files and cache them, update when needed and removes parts when no longer needed. This behaviour can be changed in the launcher and we recommend to do so in order to prevent any lag due to loading.</small>
#The launcher can now be run via terminal command.
** in EVE Online select DirectX version "DirectX 11"
#:{{code|./evelauncher.sh}}
#:This is a good point to check if the launcher works and whether any errors are output to the terminal before continuing to any more advanced steps.


==Custom Launcher Shortcut==
And you are all set. Easy, right?


'''''(The following additional steps are not strictly necessary, but can make running the launcher more convenient through the use of a custom launcher shortcut.)'''''
By standard your settings will be in /home/$USER/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatadata/8500/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/CCP/EVE/c_ccp_eve_tq_tranquility/ and can manipulated the same as in windows if the ingame options are not enough or you want to copy settings.
[[Image:Evelauncher.png|thumb|right|Launcher icon]]
#Create a symbolic link (symlink) to the script in the user binaries folder
#:{{code|ln -s {{Color|green|/Path/To/}}evelauncher.sh /usr/bin/evelauncher}}
#And make it executable
#:{{code|chmod u+x /usr/bin/evelauncher}}
#Download the icon file
#:{{code|wget <nowiki>https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/images/a/af/Evelauncher.png</nowiki>}}
#Move the icon file to the correct directory
#:{{code|sudo mv Evelauncher.png /usr/share/pixmaps/}}
#Create the launcher file with your preferred editor
#:{{code|sudo $EDITOR /usr/share/applications/eve.desktop}}
#Insert the following text and then save it:
#:{{code|<nowiki>[Desktop Entry]</nowiki><br><nowiki>Name=EVE Online</nowiki><br><nowiki>Comment=EVE Online by CCP Games</nowiki><br><nowiki>Exec=evelauncher</nowiki><br><nowiki>Icon=Evelauncher</nowiki><br><nowiki>Terminal=false</nowiki><br><nowiki>Type=Application</nowiki><br><nowiki>Categories=Game;</nowiki>}}
#Run the game through the newly-created launcher shortcut!


==Troubleshooting==
Credit to cloroken who also made a very recent [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFVWKN2h2-Y&t=91s video guide]


===Incompatible OpenSSL library===
In case you are encountering any problems, first thing to try is switching your used proton build. You can try any version that comes with steam by selecting a different version in "''Force the use of a specific Steam Play compability tool''" in the properties, or you can switch eg. to the popular Proton-GE (Glorious Eggroll). In order to do so you can eg. install ProtonPlus via the software manager which lists many Proton projects in multiple versions. Downloading and installing them in ProtonPlus makes them available in Steam after a Steam restart.
The EVE launcher requires the 1.0.x version of the openssl library in order to function, however, some newer versions of Linux distributions and those that use rolling releases include the 1.1.x version by default (this will be evident by the launcher simply not appearing at all when the script is run), so some extra steps to install the older compatibility library may be necesssary.
:'''Note:''' The following example is for Ubuntu - paths and package names will likely be different on other distributions.
#Download the older library from your distribution's repos
#:{{code|sudo apt-get install libssl1.0.0}}
#Add symbolic links to the libraries in the launcher's folder
#:{{code|ln -s /lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libssl.so.1.0.0 {{Color|green|/Path/To/evelauncher/}}libssl.so}}
#:{{code|ln -s /lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libcrypto.so.1.0.0 {{Color|green|/Path/To/evelauncher/}}libcrypto.so}}


<br>
=== Lutris ===
[https://lutris.net/ Lutris] is a gaming platform for Linux. A setup with Lutris a bit more complex compared to steam but doable. 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 roll their own wine prefix, or are weary on the process, may find this solution more viable.


This should correct the issue temporarily, but the symlinks will be removed when the launcher is updated. A solution to this is to make your own script which checks for the existence of the symlinks, remakes them if they are missing and then triggers the launcher's script.
Download [https://launcher.ccpgames.com/eve-online/release/win32/x64/eve-online-1.9.4+Setup.exe eve-online-1.9.4+Setup.exe]  - stable EVE online excutable


#Create the wrapper script in your preferred editor
Download [https://launcher.ccpgames.com/eve-online/release/win32/x64/eve-online-1.9.4-full.nupkg eve-online-1.9.4-full.nupkg] - EVE Online NUPKG
:'''Note:''' The wrapper script cannot be located in the launcher's own folder, or it will be deleted when the launcher updates.
#:{{code|$EDITOR {{Color|green|/Path/To/Wrapper/}}evewrapper.sh}}
#Insert the following text and then save it:
#:{{code|dirname<nowiki>=</nowiki>{{Color|green|/Path/To/evelauncher/}}<br><br>if [ ! -e $dirname/libssl.so.1.0.0 ]; then<br>    ln -s /lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libssl.so.1.0.0 $dirname/libssl.so<br>fi<br>if [ ! -e $dirname/libcrypto.so.1.0.0 ]; then<br>    ln -s /lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libcrypto.so.1.0.0 $dirname/libcrypto.so<br>fi<br>exec $dirname/evelauncher.sh}}
#If you made a custom launcher file as above, you will need to change the path of the symlink in step 1
#:{{code|sudo ln -s {{Color|green|/Path/To/Wrapper/}}evewrapper.sh /usr/bin/evelauncher}}


<br>
One should always be careful with executables, make sure these links are (still) pointing to ccp games directly. Install Lutris via your package manager, and then ProtonPlus. Start Lutris briefly so ProtonPlus knows about it and then start ProtonPlus and chose Lutris in the top left corner. Chose Proton-GE-latest as version and download it. Now back to Lutris:


===QT Dependencies===
Add a new game with the + sign:  
In some rare instances on Ubuntu, you may be lacking the required QT dependences for the launcher, This will manifest as some QT files not be located and the launcher window opening but not displaying anything. <br/>
Instructions for this install are taken from here: https://wiki.qt.io/Install_Qt_5_on_Ubuntu


#Download the installer
* add locally installed game
#:'''Note:''' These can be put wherever the user prefers, but the home directory <code>~/</code> is recommended.
* General Info
#:{{code|wget http://download.qt.io/official_releases/qt/5.7/5.7.0/qt-opensource-linux-x64-5.7.0.run}}
** name the game EVE Online
#Adjust permissions
** chose runner "Wine (Runs Windows games)
#:{{code|chmod +x qt-opensource-linux-x64-5.7.0.run}}
* Game options
#Install QT
** Game executeable: link the EVE Online executable we downloaded
#:{{code|./qt-opensource-linux-x64-5.7.0.run}}
** Wine prefix: /home/$USER/Games/eve-online (where $USER is your user)
#Install g++
* Runner options
#:{{code|sudo apt-get install build-essential}}
** Wine version: Proton-GE-latest
#Install generic fonts
** uncheck Enable Esync
#:{{code|sudo apt-get install libfontconfig1}}
** uncheck Enable Fsync
* System options
** add enviroment variable with KEY: LD_PRELOAD, no value
* SAVE
 
Now start the newly created item in Lutris and it will start the launcher asking you where to install. CLOSE THAT INSTALLATION PROCESS. DO NOT PROCEED.
 
Instead, after closing right click the EVE item in Lutris and chose configure.
 
Set a new path for the executable in game options: /home/$USER/Games/eve-online/drive_c/users/$USER/AppData/local/eve-online/eve-online.exe  (where $USER is your user)
 
Unpack the NUPKG into a folder. Create the folder /home/$USER/Documents/EveLauncher/ and copy the content of nupkg/lib/net45 to it. 
 
Create the following bash script as /home/$USER/Documents/eve-prelaunch.sh <syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
#!/bin/bash
SOURCE="$HOME/Documents/EveLauncher"
TARGET="$HOME/Games/eve-online/drive_c/users/$USER/AppData/Local/eve-online"
GOODVER="app-1.9.4"
ls -d  $TARGET/app-* | xargs rm -rf
cp -R "$SOURCE" "$TARGET/$GOODVER"
cp "$SOURCE/eve-online_ExecutionStub.exe" "$TARGET/eve-online.exe"
</syntaxhighlight>This can be done by copying the above into any text editor and save as the filename given above. Make sure the target line in here actually points to your prefix location.
 
Right click the .sh file and in the properties chose
 
* permissions
** check run as executable
 
Back to Lutris. Right click and configure the EVE item. In system options turn on advaned mode. Scroll down to the prelaunch script and enter the /home/$USER/Documents/eve-prelaunch.sh we created. Enable wait for pre-launch script completion. Save.
 
Pheewww. Done!
 
You now be able to start the EVE launcher with the Lutris item created.
 
Open the settings of the launcher (gear icon top right):
 
* in EVE Launcher disable hardware acceleration
* in EVE Online I suggest you chose "Download the full EVE game client"
* in EVE Online select DirectX version "DirectX 11"
 
Credit to cloroken who also made a very recent [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFVWKN2h2-Y&t=212s video guide]
 
=== Discord Server: EVE on Linux ===
Join the growing community that plays on Linux. You can get eg. ditro-specific help there easily.
 
https://discord.com/invite/eKMEVeC7SQ
 
=== EVE on Linux Resources ===
 
* Manage GE Proton Version: <nowiki>https://davidotek.github.io/protonup-qt/</nowiki>
* Fix audio crackling/stuttering: <nowiki>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3214697797</nowiki>
* EVE Online Linux Forum: <nowiki>https://forums.eveonline.com/c/technology-research/linux/</nowiki>
* OBS Vk Capture Plugin: <nowiki>https://github.com/nowrep/obs-vkcapture</nowiki>
* pyfa works with .appimage: <nowiki>https://github.com/pyfa-org/Pyfa/releases</nowiki>
* Hotkey Daemon (for client switching purposes): <nowiki>https://github.com/baskerville/sxhkd</nowiki>
 
=== Client slowing down / high CPU usage ===
Behavior like lagging is reported, a solution for this behavior is to disable '''Esync''' & '''Fsync'''. In the installation steps given above we already took care of that.
 
* Lutris: In the runner options disable '''Esync''' & '''Fsync'''
* Steam: Start the launcher with the launch options
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 PROTON_NO_FSYNC=1 LD_PRELOAD= %command%
</syntaxhighlight>
 
* Try switching the Proton build you are currently using
* As of now (09/2025) our recommendation is that you are using DirectX11. Its being emulated and this is just very stable by now, DirectX12 not so much. But both can work and results might differ, feel free to experiment.
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