Anticheat Support
Most first-person shooters have some form of anticheat. Some anticheats such as EasyAntiCheat (EAC) are supported by Linux, but they usually don't have this support enabled.
Most first-person shooters have some form of anticheat. Some anticheats such as EasyAntiCheat (EAC) are supported by Linux, but they usually don't have this support enabled.
You will need to enable Steam Play to use Proton.
Ananicy Cpp is a lightweight, event-based process scheduler that automatically optimizes system performance by managing process priorities, CPU scheduling, IO scheduling, and cgroups with minimal resource usage.
This section will cover some common game optimization tips and tricks. Not all of these will be applicable to all games, but they are a good starting point.
Complete guide to gaming on CachyOS with Steam and Proton. Learn how to install, configure, and optimize your Linux gaming setup for the best performance.
Insalling additional drivers will ensure that you have the best performance and compatibility with your games. See here for more information.
This guide covers how to manage packages in CachyOS using both pacman (for official repositories) and yay (for AUR packages).
MangoHud is a powerful performance overlay for Linux that can display FPS, CPU/GPU usage, temperatures, and more.
In general you shouldn't need to install additional Proton versions, as Steam comes with its own Proton versions. However, if you are looking for additional Proton versions, you can install them using the following methods.
Keeping your CachyOS system up to date is important for security, stability, and new features. This guide will show you how to update your system using pacman and yay.
Yay (Yet Another Yogurt) is an AUR helper that allows you to install and manage packages from the Arch User Repository (AUR). This guide will show you how to clean up your yay cache and maintain your system efficiently.