Linux Install
This will be a general guide on installing the SWGR client on Linux. This guide will make the assumption that you know how to install the required content, normally I use Flatpaks to install the required software.
Software you will need
First install the latest Proton-GE (9.25 at the time of this writing)
Browse to https://lutris.net/games/star-wars-galaxies-an-empire-divided/ install the SWG Restoration client
then once its installed and patched, change the runner to Proton X.XX (whatever version is the latest)
Alternative Linux Install
I was able to get this to work as well, as the previous instructions weren't working for me.
Software you will need
- SWG Restoration Install file from the official site
- Faugus Launcher
- Steam
First open Faugus Launcher and add the SWG Restoration Install file.
Run the install and let it go until it finishes and asks if you want to open SWG Resotration. Unclick it and do not open it yet.
Open Steam
Add SWG Restoration.exe, it will probably be in /home/USERNAME/Faugus/swg-restoration/drive_c/Program Files/SWG Restoration/SWG Restoration.exe
Right click SWG Restoration.exe in steam and click on Properties
Go to Compatibility
Click on Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool
Choose Proton Hotfix
Close out and click Play
Steam will launch the Restoration launcher and finish installing the game and I was able to get it open after that