[2023] Game just closes(crashes?) [Linux]

The launcher crashed on Linux when it was version 2023.14 , but it ought to be okay now 2023.16 . What actual launcher problem are you having?

Are you running the Flatpack or other such installation of Steam? If so, you need to instead use the proper Steam one:

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Are you using the native Linux version of the game, or playing via Proton or Wine?


And finally, what happens if you run ./stellaris directly from a terminal command line? What output do you see when it crashes?