Victoria 3 will not start from launcher [Linux]

[Brindle]

Integrity​

I have verified my game files (on Steam)​

Yes

I have disabled all mods​

Yes

Required​

Summary​

Victoria 3 will not start from launcher

Description​

I run Victoria 3 through Steam, and I'm using the Linux version on Pop!_OS 22.04. I'm also using the Flatpak version of Steam.

When I click "Play" the pointer changes to a little pocket watch and then nothing happens and I have to click "Stop" in the Steam UI to shutdown the launcher.

If I switch to a terminal and ./victoria3 the game starts and appears to work correctly - however in the terminal the output below is repeated several times and I'm unable to access any of the DLC I have purchased:

[S_API] SteamAPI_Init(): SteamAPI_IsSteamRunning() did not locate a running instance of Steam.
dlopen failed trying to load:
/home/grey/.steam/sdk64/steamclient.so
with error:
/home/grey/.steam/sdk64/steamclient.so: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory
[S_API] SteamAPI_Init(): Sys_LoadModule failed to load: /home/grey/.steam/sdk64/steamclient.so

Thanks for your help!

Steps to reproduce​

Start Steam, select Victoria 3, click "Play" and then click "Play" again in the launcher.

Game Version​

1.5.12

OS​

Linux (Other)

Additional​

Bug Type​

Other

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Player Pain​

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[PDX_Sosanna]

Hello. That could be a flatpak Steam installation issue. The QA department is not able to assist with flatpak issues as we only work with native Ubuntu/Debian installations. I'll move the thread to our Technical Support forum as they might be more acquainted with that kind of startup error.

 

[AndrewT]

Yes, please use the proper Steam client from here:

Steam, The Ultimate Online Game Platform

Steam is the ultimate destination for playing, discussing, and creating games.

store.steampowered.com

"Install Steam Now"

Is that any better?