flathub / flathub/com.valvesoftware.Steam
Forza Horizon 5 won't launch due to installation path too long
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- Python
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Description
**Game information**
Forza Horizon 5 via Proton Experimental
**Distribution name and version where applicable**
Fedora 43 KDE
**Flatpak info**
Flatpak 1.16.2
```
$ flatpak --gl-drivers
default
host
```
**Problem description**
When attempting to launch the game, it fails with the following message:
I know one workaround is to move the game files to a different directory, as described on [protondb here](https://www.protondb.com/users/1282116887). I'm wondering if there is a better/easier workaround though?
**Does this issue reproduce with native Steam**
No, it was working on native steam before
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the Forza Horizon 5 launch failure in Steam Flatpak with Proton Experimental on Fedora 43 KDE, then compare it with the previously working native Steam setup. Investigate the installation-path length constraint and determine whether an easier workaround exists than moving the game files; done means documenting a verified workaround or identifying the limitation.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- linux
- Domain
- desktop, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100