I own 2 copies of the game (1 via Steam and 1 via the standalone Launcher).

I installed the Steam version and until now, used the “-provider Portal” Steam Launch option to switch between them. With Lunar new Year approaching I decided that, typing 2 words to change Versions, is too much of a hassle and looked for an easier solution.

Turns out, it’s really simple: By adding the GW2.exe, from the Steam installation, as a “Non-Steam Game” you are able to create differnt Shortcuts, with differnt Launch options, for the same Game.

  • lulztard@lemmy.wtfEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Heh, good tip. Why do you have two copies? And can you run both at the same time?

    • JJH@lemmy.wtfOPEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Wanted to play GW2 on my Linux Laptop (Steam Proton is easier than setting up the original Launcher), also thought about buying a Steamdeck in the future. No, you cant lauch the 2 different Versions at the same time and based on a quick Google Search, most Multilaunch Tools (GW2Buddy, GW Multi-Launch, GW Launcher) dont seem to support Steam Login.