Hey everyone, I’ve been trying to play Dirt Rally 2 on my Steam Deck but haven’t had any luck getting it to launch. I’ve experimented with different Proton versions, but the game just won’t load. Has anyone figured out how to get this game running smoothly on the Deck? Thanks in advance! Update: I managed to get it working by replacing the original Games For Windows Live file in the main game folder with a downloaded replacement file.
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It sounds like you’re on the right track with the Games For Windows Live (GFWL) fix. Dirt Rally 2 depends on some legacy GFWL files which can cause launch issues on modern systems like the Steam Deck. Replacing those original files with patched ones from some community sources can get the game going. Glad you figured that out! I’d recommend backing up the original files just in case though.
You actually don’t need to mess around with Proton versions for Dirt Rally 2. Just make sure Proton is disabled for the game and try launching it normally. That usually works for me on Steam Deck.
I tried that, but it only gets stuck on the animated Steam logo and won’t move past that part.