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: | == Options to run a client on Linux == | ||
=== Squirrel launcher === | |||
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The current launcher (december 2023, based on squirrel) unofficial channel on discord: | |||
[https://discord.com/channels/940573867192221696/1096046348421312574 Official Eve Online Discord server, new launcher channel, linux thread] | |||
[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/recap-of-vanguard-on-linux-after-first-strike/432438 Eve Forums] Excelent write up from Katrina Bekers: | |||
A. Use Steam, by opting-in the Beta branch and the code “TheInvitation” (case sensitive), installing the launcher from Steam, bypassing Squirrel altogether. | |||
B. Manually extract the launcher package (“nupkg”, which is just a zip archive), and put it where it can be correctly run by WINE/Proton. Use this URL, modifying the version number adequately: | |||
https://launcher.ccpgames.com/eve-online/release/win32/x64/eve-online-1.1.0-full.nupkg 3 | |||
C. Use [[Linux#Lutris|Lutris]], which implements a workaround for the “run as Administrator” default behavior in WINE/Proton, thus letting Squirrel do its job, see install notes. | |||
D. Get the Squirrel installer and modify the Setup file with a binary editor so that the check for Administrator is reversed, and the installer proceeds if the user has Administrator privileges. smurftek: If you want to use the beta launcher under wine / proton without going through steam or having to change a bunch of settings, edit the binary and at address 00407436 replace it with “b8 01 00 00 00” and presto the launcher will work anywhere. | |||
=== 'Old launcher' === | |||
A. Use Steam | |||
B. Use [[Linux#Lutris|Lutris]] | |||
=== Lutris === | |||
[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. 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. | |||
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== Whey back when we had a native launcher & other problems == | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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Alternatively, for a more visual installation and cleaner management of multiple WINEPATHs, you can use [[Linux#Lutris|Lutris]]. | Alternatively, for a more visual installation and cleaner management of multiple WINEPATHs, you can use [[Linux#Lutris|Lutris]]. | ||
Native Linux launcher has been [https://forums.eveonline.com/t/linux-launcher-key-details/159751 retired]. Recommended solution for running EVE on Linux is Steam/Proton | |||
[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/ | :''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]''. | ||
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:Custom Launcher Shortcut | |||
'''''(The following additional steps are not strictly necessary, but can make running the launcher more convenient through the use of a custom launcher shortcut. See the Troubleshooting section below if you encounter any issues.)''''' | '''''(The following additional steps are not strictly necessary, but can make running the launcher more convenient through the use of a custom launcher shortcut. See the Troubleshooting section below if you encounter any issues.)''''' | ||
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# Run the game through the newly-created launcher shortcut! | # Run the game through the newly-created launcher shortcut! | ||
== Using a Custom Wine Version == | ===Using a Custom Wine Version === | ||
The copy of wine bundled with the launcher is quite outdated, but thankfully you can use your distribution's own wine runtime instead which gives access to things like DirectX11 support. | The copy of wine bundled with the launcher is quite outdated, but thankfully you can use your distribution's own wine runtime instead which gives access to things like DirectX11 support. | ||
:'''''Note:''' Make sure to untick 'Run clients with DX9' if you want to use DX11.''''' | :'''''Note:''' Make sure to untick 'Run clients with DX9' if you want to use DX11.''''' | ||
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# EVE's wine prefix should rebuild itself with the custom version. | # EVE's wine prefix should rebuild itself with the custom version. | ||
== Troubleshooting == | === Troubleshooting === | ||
=== Incompatible OpenSSL library === | ==== Incompatible OpenSSL library ==== | ||
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. | 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. | :'''Note:''' The following example is for Ubuntu - paths and package names will likely be different on other distributions. | ||
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=== Qt dependencies === | ==== Qt dependencies ==== | ||
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/> | 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 | Instructions for this install are taken from here: https://wiki.qt.io/Install_Qt_5_on_Ubuntu | ||
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=== Libxcb dependencies === | ==== Libxcb dependencies ==== | ||
Evelauncher comes with its own libxcb. In some instances it fails to find xcb in its launch directory as well as to find libxcb installed in the system. This is indicated by message in console:<br> | Evelauncher comes with its own libxcb. In some instances it fails to find xcb in its launch directory as well as to find libxcb installed in the system. This is indicated by message in console:<br> | ||
''This application failed to start because it could not find or load the Qt platform plugin "xcb" in ""'' | ''This application failed to start because it could not find or load the Qt platform plugin "xcb" in ""'' | ||
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=== Launcher Shortcut Issues === | ==== Launcher Shortcut Issues ==== | ||
Your EVE launcher shortcut may fail with the following message: | Your EVE launcher shortcut may fail with the following message: | ||
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=== X Server === | ==== X Server ==== | ||
If Eve Online fails to launch, try running it from the terminal. Check for the following error message: | If Eve Online fails to launch, try running it from the terminal. Check for the following error message: | ||