Fix the 'Native' version by copying a file to a different location and by adding some startup options.Ģ.

There are 2 possbile solutions to the problem:ġ.

The game does of course work fine when running it directly with a modern version of Wine, but then Steam won't clock your playtime, won't list you as in-game etc.īy default however the game doesn't seem to be loading properly in most cases it starts, a black screen pops up and it closes. While gamers have been able to enjoy System Shock 2 on Windows without a fuss for some time now, the same does not apply to Linux gamers.ĭespite being listed as a native Linux game on Steam, the game does not actually run natively - but is instead wrapped in Wine - a Windows compatibility layer that is also the basis for Steam's great new 'Steam Play' solution (aka Proton).

Advanced users will have either figured out the solution themselves or found the solution in the forums by now. This guide is intended for users that are either unfamiliar with Linux, or just starting out.

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