So, I tried to play ESO again yesterday morning on my new Linux rig. Wouldn’t start. As I mentioned, I had it installed via Lutris. I tried re-installing it, no help. I managed to run the launcher via terminal and the wine command. But it wouldn’t play. Just sat there.
So I uninstalled it and tried to install it via PlayOnLinux. I think it downloaded an outdated version of the main installer file. Got an older looking launcher that wouldn’t update.
Despite my dislike for Steam, this is when Steam shined. I installed it via Steam and set proton to 6.3-8 and the launch options of
PROTON_ENABLE_NVAPI=1 PROTON_SET_GAME_DRIVE=1 %command%
Now the game ran fine, need to tweak the graphic settings. But after a reboot and even again a few launches today the game opens and works. This is a very positive step in my journey 😀
Can’t live life without games!