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It seems an Arch update today has broken a few games, several Feral Interactive titles as well as Civilization VI from Aspyr Media no longer run.
It's apparently an issue with the Arch update of openssl. I sadly updated without knowing it was an issue, so certain games are now broken for me. I've had this confirmed by multiple other reports, so it's certainly not me. There's also a bug report open for it.
Titles I've personally tested that no longer load:
Here's an example of what happens when XCOM 2 won't launch now:
This is just a PSA to highlight the issue. Feel free to share any helpful tips in the comments.
Plenty of games do still work though, it does not affect all games.
Update: A workaround is to install libopenssl-1.0-compat and use that for the games that don't work.
You can then add this to the launch options of the games that don't work:
Another workaround is to re-install an earlier version by doing:
Downgrading isn't always advisable, I tested both methods and both work. Installing the AUR package is probably the better solution. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
It's apparently an issue with the Arch update of openssl. I sadly updated without knowing it was an issue, so certain games are now broken for me. I've had this confirmed by multiple other reports, so it's certainly not me. There's also a bug report open for it.
Titles I've personally tested that no longer load:
- DiRT Rally
- HITMAN
- Dawn of War II
- XCOM 2
- Civilization VI
- Probably others too
Here's an example of what happens when XCOM 2 won't launch now:
Quote/mnt/storage/SteamLibrary/steamapps/common/XCOM 2/bin/XCOM2: /usr/lib/libcrypto.so.1.0.0: version `OPENSSL_1.0.0' not found (required by /mnt/storage/SteamLibrary/steamapps/common/XCOM 2/bin/XCOM2)
/mnt/storage/SteamLibrary/steamapps/common/XCOM 2/bin/XCOM2: /usr/lib/libldap_r-2.4.so.2: no version information available (required by /mnt/storage/SteamLibrary/steamapps/common/XCOM 2/bin/../lib/x86_64/libcurl.so.4)
/mnt/storage/SteamLibrary/steamapps/common/XCOM 2/bin/XCOM2: /usr/lib/liblber-2.4.so.2: no version information available (required by /mnt/storage/SteamLibrary/steamapps/common/XCOM 2/bin/../lib/x86_64/libcurl.so.4)
/mnt/storage/SteamLibrary/steamapps/common/XCOM 2/bin/XCOM2: /usr/lib/libssl.so.1.0.0: version `OPENSSL_1.0.1' not found (required by /mnt/storage/SteamLibrary/steamapps/common/XCOM 2/bin/../lib/x86_64/libcurl.so.4)
/mnt/storage/SteamLibrary/steamapps/common/XCOM 2/bin/XCOM2: /usr/lib/libssl.so.1.0.0: version `OPENSSL_1.0.0' not found (required by /mnt/storage/SteamLibrary/steamapps/common/XCOM 2/bin/../lib/x86_64/libcurl.so.4)
/mnt/storage/SteamLibrary/steamapps/common/XCOM 2/bin/XCOM2: /usr/lib/libcrypto.so.1.0.0: version `OPENSSL_1.0.0' not found (required by /mnt/storage/SteamLibrary/steamapps/common/XCOM 2/bin/../lib/x86_64/libcurl.so.4)
This is just a PSA to highlight the issue. Feel free to share any helpful tips in the comments.
Plenty of games do still work though, it does not affect all games.
Update: A workaround is to install libopenssl-1.0-compat and use that for the games that don't work.
You can then add this to the launch options of the games that don't work:
LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/lib/openssl-1.0-compat/ %command%Another workaround is to re-install an earlier version by doing:
pacman -U https://archive.archlinux.org/packages/o/openssl-1.0/openssl-1.0-1.0.2.k-2-x86_64.pkg.tar.xzDowngrading isn't always advisable, I tested both methods and both work. Installing the AUR package is probably the better solution. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Fortunately I'm on nVidia. Steam launches with that flag, so I'm upgrading the system now... I hope I can make it work without the compat libs.
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wurm_people May 16, 2017
QuoteSTEAM_RUNTIME_PREFER_HOST_LIBRARIES=0 steamlaunching Steam with this (nvidia) got deus ex: mankind working but xcom2 is still a non-starter (launcher works tho).
error log: https://pastebin.com/XtdqaPLB
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The issue is closed now, but I am confused whether I need to run this patch or wait for an openssl update to come down the pipe.
https://bugs.archlinux.org/task/53836
https://bugs.archlinux.org/task/53836
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You shouldn't need to apply anything yourself, so long as your system is up-to-date.
EDIT: I spoke too soon, the fix is still in [testing], if you don't run testing, you will need to wait a bit longer.
Last edited by WorMzy on 21 May 2017 at 9:48 am UTC
EDIT: I spoke too soon, the fix is still in [testing], if you don't run testing, you will need to wait a bit longer.
Last edited by WorMzy on 21 May 2017 at 9:48 am UTC
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natewardawg May 25, 2017
It looks like this was fixed within the last few hours. :) Can anyone else confirm this?
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Quoting: natewardawgIt looks like this was fixed within the last few hours. :) Can anyone else confirm this?Can confirm. Feral titles now launch without using the compat libs.
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natewardawg May 25, 2017
Quoting: SamsaiQuoting: natewardawgIt looks like this was fixed within the last few hours. :) Can anyone else confirm this?Can confirm. Feral titles now launch without using the compat libs.
Nice, this was a slightly annoying issue.
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TheRiddick May 27, 2017
The problem came back for my opensuse machine. No idea why. sucks.
Last edited by TheRiddick on 29 May 2017 at 10:28 am UTC
Last edited by TheRiddick on 29 May 2017 at 10:28 am UTC
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