ValveSoftware / ValveSoftware/Proton

Games start on secondary monitor.

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Description

When starting any proton-based game on a dual-monitor setup, the game will start on the non-primary monitor. Attempting to manually set the display variable to 0.0 or 0.1 via either the launch options or the user_settings.py file prevents the game(s) from launching at all.

EDIT: In game monitor selection also does nothing.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue with a Proton-based game on a dual-monitor setup, testing the launch options and user_settings.py display variable mentioned in the report. Verify whether in-game monitor selection changes the result. Done means the game launches on the primary monitor without breaking when the display setting is provided.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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