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Titanfall_2_Linux_EA_Fix

title: Fix: Titanfall 2 on Steam (Linux / Pop!_OS)

EA App download loop – game won’t launch

Step 1: Force Proton Experimental​

  1. Open Steam
  2. Library → Titanfall 2
  3. Right-click → Properties
  4. Compatibility
  5. Check “Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool”
  6. Select “Proton Experimental”
  7. Close Properties

Step 2: Close Steam​

  • Exit Steam completely
  • Ensure it is not running in the background

Step 3: Remove Titanfall 2 Proton prefix​

Run in terminal:

rm -rf ~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/1237970

Step 4: Launch the game​

  1. Reopen Steam
  2. Click Play on Titanfall 2
  3. Wait on first launch without canceling anything

Result​

  • EA App installs once
  • Titanfall 2 launches normally
  • Future launches work without repeating these steps