Launcher Issues on Linux

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Visseth
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Launcher Issues on Linux

Post#1 » Wed Apr 29, 2026 3:15 pm

Hi,

i got issues with the launcher on Linux;
There seems to be an incompatibility with running the launcher properly with WINE - no installing possible currently, since u end up in a loop when choosing the install folder - or being stuck in "Retry" instead of "Install".

I'll try now to install it on Windows and then copying files over to linux and try it again; But since Linux is getting traction and also many ppl wanting to play on Steamdeck, i guess it's in everyone's interest to fix this.

Thanks for your efforts!

Traxstor
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Re: Launcher Issues on Linux

Post#2 » Wed Apr 29, 2026 3:22 pm

got the same issue on windows - am stuck on "retry" after selecting folder

Genocider
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Re: Launcher Issues on Linux

Post#3 » Wed Apr 29, 2026 3:49 pm

i had the same issue and found a fix, go to windows settings and optional features, add wmic as an optional feature and then restart the launcher
edit: this was on windows and not linux

Provolone
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Re: Launcher Issues on Linux

Post#4 » Wed Apr 29, 2026 4:39 pm

Amazing effort! Thanks! Also cannot install on a Linux setup.

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Montery
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Re: Launcher Issues on Linux

Post#5 » Wed Apr 29, 2026 6:58 pm

Also on Linux and having the exact problem that was described by OP. Going to dualboot Windows to use this.

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Archer
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Re: Launcher Issues on Linux

Post#6 » Wed Apr 29, 2026 7:50 pm

Thank you for the bug report
This Issue has been patched, for users still affected please try re-downloading the launcher from the website. https://octowow.st/download/launcher
If you are still experiencing this problem after please reply to this post.

Alex88
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Re: Launcher Issues on Linux

Post#7 » Wed Apr 29, 2026 8:05 pm

Archer wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 7:50 pm Thank you for the bug report
This Issue has been patched, for users still affected please try re-downloading the launcher from the website. https://octowow.st/download/launcher
If you are still experiencing this problem after please reply to this post.
Is there a plan to get out a appimage for linux like twow had?

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Archer
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Re: Launcher Issues on Linux

Post#8 » Wed Apr 29, 2026 8:12 pm

Alex88 wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 8:05 pm
Archer wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 7:50 pm Thank you for the bug report
This Issue has been patched, for users still affected please try re-downloading the launcher from the website. https://octowow.st/download/launcher
If you are still experiencing this problem after please reply to this post.
Is there a plan to get out a appimage for linux like twow had?
We currently have a developer working on that, should be done within the week!

Alex88
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Re: Launcher Issues on Linux

Post#9 » Wed Apr 29, 2026 8:49 pm

Archer wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 7:50 pm Thank you for the bug report
This Issue has been patched, for users still affected please try re-downloading the launcher from the website. https://octowow.st/download/launcher
If you are still experiencing this problem after please reply to this post.
https://imgur.com/a/EdrBXI1

New issue.

Richterlevania3
Posts: 6

Re: Launcher Issues on Linux

Post#10 » Wed Apr 29, 2026 9:48 pm

Alex88 wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 8:49 pm
Archer wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 7:50 pm Thank you for the bug report
This Issue has been patched, for users still affected please try re-downloading the launcher from the website. https://octowow.st/download/launcher
If you are still experiencing this problem after please reply to this post.
https://imgur.com/a/EdrBXI1

New issue.
Same for me. Can't install it on Linux. Isn't there a complete client download available? A torrent would be nice.

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