CS:GO won't launch; says Steam client needs to be updated, and then confirms that it's up to date.

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ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#5190 · opened 2017-09-28 by krompus · updated 2019-07-18 · 9 comments · github

Kkrompus 2017-09-28 github

I'm on Steam main branch, Arch Linux, everything is up to date. Rebooted, etc.

Other people have reported the issue on Reddit, and both MacOS and Linux are affected.

It seems beta branch opt-in fixes the issue, but I've had many issues with beta before, and I'd prefer to stick to main because, well, it's usually less likely to do weird stuff like this. :P

Kklausenbusk 2017-09-28 github

I can confirm this on ArchLinux with everything up to date.

Iilivans 2017-09-28 github

Ubuntu as well, other games work perfectly

Kklausenbusk 2017-09-28 github

Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/73250i/csgo_wont_start_up_on_my_mac_anymore/

Uuldall 2017-09-28 github

Linux Mint 18.2 here. I can now install CS:GO after opting in for the Steam Beta Client. I will update my post when I know whether I can launch as well.

Update: I can also launch and play the game.

Kkisak-valve maintainer 2017-09-28 github

For easy reference, you can opt into the steam beta client with Steam -> Settings -> the change button in the Beta participation section -> switch the dropdown choice from none to Steam Beta Update.

Aagutierrezrodriguez 2017-09-28 github

Same problem on Ubuntu 16.04

Eetiennewan 2017-09-28 github

Seeing this too on Ubuntu 17.04

Kkisak-valve maintainer 2017-09-28 github

This issue should now be resolved. Please tell steam to check for a client update if you are encountering this issue.

Kkrompus 2017-09-28 github

@kisak-valve

Awesome, thanks for the rapid response!

(haven't yet confirmed, mind; I'm away from my box)

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