Cronos: The New Dawn Runs on Linux - Native vs. Proton [Unreal Engine 5]

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Published on September 9, 2025 10:32:43 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_BJPrCMn6c

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Making a solid case for not just relying on Proton for Linux support. Settings are High preset + TSR High in both cases.

Modern Linux Gaming Checklist:
Wayland: Only supported if running though Proton
NTSync: Only needed if running though Proton
HDR: Only supported if running though Proton (not pictured due to capture card limitations)

Custom Proton: GE-Proton10-15
Steam Launch Options: MANGOHUD=1 ENABLE_HDR_WSI=1 PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1 PROTON_ENABLE_HDR=1 %command%

System specs:
Motherboard: ASRock B550M PG Riptide
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (+ DeepCool LE720)
RAM: G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 CL16 32GB (2x16GB)
GPU: Asus TUF GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Storage: 2TB Crucial P3 Plus, 2TB Intel 660p
PSU: Corsair SF750
Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic Mini

Distro: CachyOS, Plasma Wayland

Game capture was done using a separate PC, so there is no performance loss.