[2023] PSA FOR LINUX USERS: Halo Reach may get you permabanned!

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I just installed Halo Reach on my Steam Deck after playing some Halo 3, as soon as I got into a Reach game after installing it I got kicked out and banned until 2552 (their way of telling you you got permabanned).

The reason for the ban was the invasion gamemode file that comes with Halo Reach being detected as a cheat, or something not allowed.

I've contacted Halo support but to be honest I am not expecting anything to come out of it since "Proton is not supported".

Halo 3 and 2 seems to be fine, but STAY AWAY FROM REACH!

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about 1 year ago - /u/misplacedyank - Direct link

hey there!

i see you said you reached out to Halo Support, any chance you can pass your ticket number my way so i can pass it to the crew directly?

about 1 year ago - /u/misplacedyank - Direct link

Originally posted by SuperMoose78

We need an update on this ASAP, I downloaded the game on to my steam deck yesterday and now I'm hesitant to touch the multiplayer if this is the case.

Thanks:)

i don't really have any crazy update or info on this.

i just know the crew saw the thread and are looking for info so they can do some digging. the team's tested default Proton and have not experienced an issue so if you're playing on normal Proton/Steam Deck, you're very likely in the clear.

about 1 year ago - /u/misplacedyank - Direct link

Originally posted by stef_nix

/u/misplacedyank Sorry for necrobumping a four day old thread but some folks on Proton GitHub are reporting issues with EAC. In this case I was using different builds of proton and it didn't work, even on my Steam Deck.

thanks for the flag, stef. i'll pass it over to the MCC crew to take a look!

if you're experiencing the issue, i would encourage you to submit a ticket to Halo Support so they have more details/info to work with.

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