Hades 2 is an amazing game, but like a lot of Early Access titles, it’s got some launch issues that crop up for different players. If you’re a Linux gamer excited to play, getting stuck with a black screen then this article is for you. I found out that the problem is a weird conflict with your integrated graphics. Please remember that this is not an official fix its a workaround the community found.
What’s an Integrated GPU?
A lot of modern computers, especially laptops, have two graphics solutions:
- Dedicated GPU: This is your powerhouse gaming card (like an AMD or Nvidia card)
- Integrated GPU (iGPU): This is a smaller graphics chip built into your processor (usually Intel). It’s for basic display stuff, not gaming.
Hades 2 Gets Confused
For some reason, Hades 2 sometimes tries to run using that iGPU, even if another graphics card is available. Since the iGPU can’t handle the game, you get the annoying black screen. A few players on Linux have figured out a workaround, but it’s a bit of a techy fix!
How To Fix Hades 2 Won’t Launch on Linux
You’ll need to go into your computer’s BIOS settings. How you do this varies, but it usually involves restarting and pressing a key like “Delete” or “F2”.
Surf around your BIOS until you see settings for your integrated graphics. Change the setting to disable the iGPU. This forces your computer to only use the dedicated graphics card.
This only works if you don’t need the iGPU for other things. Disabling it might mess up some programs. Hopefully, Supergiant Games will patch this issue in the future! This solution is mostly for players desperate to play now.
If this fix worked for you, let the developers of Hades 2 know! Sharing details about your system can help a lot of people. You can share in the comments below.
Final Words
Hopefully, this workaround helps some Linux players get into the action while we wait for a smoother official fix.
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