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VC++ packages in proton

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ValveSoftware/Proton#9785 · opened 2026-05-14 by kahnakha · updated 2026-05-14 · 1 comments · github
Kkahnakha 2026-05-14 github

Feature Request

I confirm:

  • [x] that I haven't found another request for this feature.
  • [x] that I have checked whether there are updates for my system available that
    contain this feature already.

Description

Please add the vc redistributable packages to be included in the Proton bottles by default as otherwise some non-steam games and apps are unable to start because of no vc++ packages.

Workaround:
Install Lutris and mace a custom bottle, then install latest vc redistributable, then launch the app, or game, or whatever was complaining about it.

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Kkisak-valve maintainer 2026-05-14 github

Hello @kahnakha, in general, packaging redistributables by default is a non-starter task. Instead, we want feedback on what games are having a hard time out of the box and find what can be improved in the maintainable codebase.

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