Hello @zukigay, WARNING: Low file descriptor limit: 4096 (see https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton/wiki/File-Descriptors) and 2670.963:01c4:0258:err:winediag:NtCreateFile Too many open files, ulimit -n probably needs to be increased are the lines to focus on in your Proton log.
Thank you! I increased my file descriptor limit and that fixed the issue!
Have a very good day!
proton experimentalx1 2026-07
Compatibility Report
System Information
I confirm:
steam-2751000.log
Symptoms
Upon trying to launch the game, steam will switch the play button to stop for a couple seconds and then switch back to play. No windows open, no splash screens, no feedback aside from that button changing its icon.
Reproduction
System Information Again
Steam Runtime System Information
open game.
wait for the process to end in the background without providing user feedback that it was ever open aside from steam saying so.