ValveSoftware / ValveSoftware/Proton

Add a per game user_settings.py

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Description

Feature Request

Add a per game user_settings.py

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

Description

Add a per game user_settings.py
Allow a prefix directory to have an individual user_settings.py to change runtime config options

Justification [optional]

Non-Steam games are not able to use %command% launch options.
There is no way to enable or disable options like DXVK for non-Steam games without making it global.

Risks [optional]

This work could be rendered pointless if the Steam bug is fixed.

References [optional]

https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/6046

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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 reviewing how a game's prefix directory is identified and how user_settings.py could provide per-game runtime configuration. Read the linked Steam issue for the non-Steam launch-option limitation. Done means non-Steam games can apply individual settings such as enabling or disabling DXVK without changing global configuration.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
32/100

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