How to Run Black Myth: Wukong Smoothly on deepin 23 – Full Installation Guide

Introduction

The first domestically produced AAA game Black Myth: Wukong is officially released, and deepin 23 fully supports its epic gameplay. This article explains how to install and run the game on deepin 23, including NVIDIA driver troubleshooting and Steam setup.

NVIDIA Driver Issue Fix

When installing deepin 23, selecting the "Integrated NVIDIA driver" may cause Steam to fail to detect required libraries. Resolve this by following the steps below:

Manually purge all NVIDIA driver packages: sudo apt purge *nvidia* Reinstall the 32‑bit OpenGL library required by Steam: sudo apt install --reinstall libgl1:i386 Reinstall the full NVIDIA driver (including Vulkan support): sudo apt install nvidia-driver-full After these commands, Steam should launch normally.

Install Steam

1. Open the Deepin App Store, search for "Steam", and install it. 2. Launch Steam; it will update and prompt you to log in. 3. Search for "Black Myth: Wukong" in the store, purchase the game, and add it to your library.

Configure Proton for Compatibility

Before downloading, adjust the game's compatibility settings:

Right‑click the game in Steam, select Properties → Compatibility .

Check "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool".

Choose Proton 9.0 from the dropdown.

Download and Play

Start the download. Once completed, launch the game and enjoy the rich Chinese cultural experience.

System Specifications and Performance

Testing shows deepin 23 runs Black Myth: Wukong smoothly, with responsive controls and high frame rates. Below are the recommended PC specifications (image shown):

Game Screenshots

Open deepin 23, become the destined hero, and embark on a thrilling journey through a fantastical version of the classic "Journey to the West".