ValveSoftware / ValveSoftware/Proton

Support/Install Games For Windows - Live

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Description

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

Games For Windows Live (GFWL) is supported and installed

Justification [optional]

In Wine can choose to install GFWL and other games in a single prefix, with Proton it doesn't appear to work the same way and is not installed properly by the automated process

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the automated Proton installation and compare it with installing Games For Windows Live in a Wine prefix, as described in the issue. Done means GFWL is installed properly by Proton and works alongside other games in the same prefix.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
game-dev, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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