Fusion Fix 3.0.0 - 3.1.1 crash on new game/ load game screen. Linux - Steam.

[dstrnad]

Game version this happens in

v1.2.0.59

What area of the game

When I try to start a new game or load existing game, GTA 4 crashes/ closes, without any error message. This happens right before going in game, while the save is loading/ while the new game is starting in the lower right corner.

It doesn't happen without fusion fix and it doesn't happen on older version, like 2.5.6.

DLL override is on as suggested for Linux and works on 2.5.6.
Tested using Proton Experimental and Proton 9.0.3.

What should happen

It shouldn't crash, I should be able to go in-game, like with 2.5.6.

CrashDumps and logs

GTAIV.exe.20241001154831.dmp
GTAIV.exe.20241001154831.log
GTAIV.exe.20241001160831.dmp
GTAIV.exe.20241001160831.log

Last working version

2.5.6

Checklist

• Test in the latest git build in case it's already fixed.
• Search for other reports of the same issue.
• Include logs or screenshots of issue.

[ThirteenAG]

    Backtrace (may be wrong):
        =>0x7BC4A118 in kernelbase.dll (+0x4a118) (0x26EEFC20) 
          0x7971263D in d3dx9_43.dll (+0x3263d) (0x26EEFC48) 
          0x796E1320 D3DXCreateVolumeTextureFromResourceW+0x0 in d3dx9_43.dll (+0x1320) (0x26EEFD00) 
          0x798329E9 in GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix.asi (+0x629e9) (0x26EEFD44) 
          0x79832399 in GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix.asi (+0x62399) (0x26EEFD78) 
          0x79832164 in GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix.asi (+0x62164) (0x00000438) 

Fails to create a texture for some reason, as you can see. Works on windows.

[dstrnad]

Is there anything that can be done? It must be something implemented in 3.0.0, because 2.5.6 works.
Yes, on windows there is no issue whatsoever.

[ThirteenAG]

I don't know. Pretty sure people have it running on steam deck just fine, at least I've seen the reports of it.

[dstrnad]

I tried turning off most of the things in the .ini file, to see if I can pinpoint the critical difference vs. 2.5.6, but still no luck...
I admit I have the "steamrip" version of the game, however, it works perfectly with 2.5.6, so I think the issue can't be my game. It is otherwise absolutely clean, no mods... I tried another Proton version 8.0 and the game didn't even start.

I guess I try to buy the game and see if it works with the original .exe.

If you have any other ideas, suggestion, I will be glad to hear it.

[dstrnad]

And I suppose it works for people on steam deck, but all the youtube tutorials and reddit posts are working with version 2.5.6 and older. 3.0.0 was released on 10th august, so maybe this issue is not that well known yet. Anyway, Im trying to make more people test it, so we know for sure.

[sundaebb]

And I suppose it works for people on steam deck, but all the youtube tutorials and reddit posts are working with version 2.5.6 and older. 3.0.0 was released on 10th august, so maybe this issue is not that well known yet. Anyway, Im trying to make more people test it, so we know for sure.

I'm having a similar issue but under different circumstances. I'm on Steam Deck. IV is fine. TLATD seems fine. TBOGT is unplayable. I can load into a save file but it quickly crashes. Audio continues but the game is static. Deleting save and starting a new game causes the never loading issue, same with attempting a benchmark. I have no idea if it's related.

[dstrnad]

And do you have the game from steam, or non steam?

I created a post on reddit and someone has the same issue as me:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeckPirates/s/WUGpSdqsrl

[sundaebb]

Copy from Steam. Fully legitimate.

[uname4586]

I concur, I am facing the same issue, on the same game version

[dstrnad]

@uname4586 @sundaebb

Could you guys provide a log as well, to make it easier for @ThirteenAG ? Simply create a folder called “CrashDumps” in the game folder and let the game crash, then you can find the log there.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV\CrashDumps

[Internetperson-dev]

GTAIV.exe.20241009174550.log

[KindaSuS1368]

GTAIV.exe.20241012210503.log

[TedMosly]

Same issue on steam deck...

[awumii]

Installing native d3dx9_43 with Protontricks fixed this issue on my steamdeck, latest FusionFix

[ThirteenAG]

Can you word the instructions in a way I can add to readme?

[awumii]

• Install and run Protontricks.
• Select "Grand Theft Auto IV" -> "Select the default wineprefix" -> "Install a Windows DLL or component"
• Search for "d3dx9_43", select it and click OK.

[SombrAbsol]

• Install and run Protontricks.

  • Select "Grand Theft Auto IV" -> "Select the default wineprefix" -> "Install a Windows DLL or component"

  • Search for "d3dx9_43", select it and click OK.

Thank you so much, I was having this issue and your solution works!