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How to Play TF2 on Linux (Outdated)
By Cloudy
As was noticed, Valve screwed up with one update and now it doesn't boot up for some people on Linux. However, I do have a solution for those in need.
   
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The solution for different distros
Gentoo:
USE="abi_x86_32" emerge dev-util/google-perftools # install 32bit version of libtcmalloc
cd ~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/Team\ Fortress\ 2/bin
mv libtcmalloc_minimal.so.4 libtcmalloc_minimal.so.4.bak
ln -s /usr/lib/libtcmalloc_minimal.so.4 libtcmalloc_minimal.so.4 # cp also works

Arch:
yay or paru lib32-gperftools from the aur then LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib32/libtcmalloc.so %command% in launch options

Fedora:
sudo dnf install gperftools-libs.x86_64 then set your launch commands to LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libtmalloc_and_profiler.so.4 %command%


WARNING: As with any solution you follow on the internet, I would be careful of the possibility of VAC bans taking place. So far it hasn't happened, but I would still be careful.
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Cloudy  [author] 10 Feb, 2024 @ 5:37pm 
Make sure you're copying the file location. This doesn't work otherwise with the flatpak version of Steam unless you're using flatseal to allow it access to that location.
Cloudy  [author] 10 Feb, 2024 @ 5:30pm 
Also make sure you're linking to the location of where you've installed that file.
Cloudy  [author] 10 Feb, 2024 @ 5:29pm 
Did you check the launch options at all?