Known issueFixUpdated · 12 replies on Steam

The Elder Scrolls Online: Black Screen on Linux FIX (Workarounds)

Short answer

Suggested fix (unconfirmed): Install Protontricks and run the command `protontricks 306130 d3dcompiler_47`. Alternatively, move the file `d3dcompiler_47.dll` from the `shader_compiler` folder to the main `client` folder.

The problem

Update 51 broke ESO's rendering on steam/linux/proton/etc, but theres an extremely easy solution[github.com]: just install Protontricks if you don't have it already and then run: protontricks 306130 d3dcompiler_47

Nex_isDumb, original post

What players suggest

well, I'm already using Proton GE, yet I had to run the command to make it work for this update; I belive though Steam Deck users don't have this problem for any prefix as SteamDeck=1 as a starting parameter should make the game run as expected

Nex_isDumb

I had the same Issue with latest update 50. Actually there were a lot of Linux Users affected the solution was easy. For me it was solved by adding as starting parameter "SteamDeck=1" This action does the same than moving the folder, as described in a previous post. Only one of a lot of example original postings about this issue. https://www.esoui.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11760

nemash

Hello. This is listed as playable on steam os. I installed it and I get the black screen after the initial start up. The game does not display. My understanding is that this was broke during an update back in Sept. I see here the fixes include moving files and or possibly command prompt. None of which are complete instructions. Step by step with every detail. I appreciate the info. This is…

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Source: original Steam Community discussion. Quotes are shortened; all credit goes to the posters. Tags: black-screen, nvidia, amd, steam-deck, multiplayer

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