ValveSoftware / ValveSoftware/Proton

Proton 8.* and G-sync: game frozen when the monitor is turned on after being turned off.

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Description

Distro: Manjaro Linux
Kernel: 6.1.31-2-MANJARO
Video Card: Nvidia RTX 3060
Nvidia driver version: 530.41.03
Monitor: LG UltraGear 27gp850b G-Sync Compatible
Proton version: 8.*

Note about the Issue:
The issue occurs only in Proton 8., in Proton 7. is not present.
The issue occurs only if I have G-Sync enabled in Nvidia OpenGL settings.
The issue occurs with any game.

Description of the issue:
If I have a game running (paused or not) and I turn off the monitor by pressing the joystick or the monitor turns off by power saving settings, when it is turned on again the game is frozen.

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Research direction

No source file, test, or entry point is named in the report. Start by reproducing the freeze with Proton 8.* while G-Sync is enabled, turning the LG monitor off and on during any game, then compare with Proton 7.*; done means the game remains responsive after the monitor is restored.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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