valarnin
Proton GE versions newer than 5.5-GE-1 are broken when patched
I am running manjaro with kernel 5.6.11 and Proton-5.8-GE-2-MF. I ran the setup script as instructed. When I launch the game using the script, the launcher does launch but it is fully black and I am unable to move the window. If I minimise it, it is impossible to minimise it. I have to terminate the application. If I launch the game with steam, it simply does not launch. ACT does launch fine using the scripts in the environment. I can get the game working by using the backups, but I assume that means no ACT.
I've had issues with 5.8 in general. Can you try Proton-5.5-GE-1? That's what I currently use.
I'll likely investigate getting a 5.8 release working once GE has worked out the remaining MF issues. As far as I'm aware there aren't any outstanding issues with FFXIV that have been resolved between 5.5-GE-1 and the latest release, the MF stuff hasn't fixed the FFXIV videos yet.
I tried with proton 5.5-GE-1 and I am able to launch both the game and ACT using the scripts. The game does not launch with steam though, is it possible to do so?