Fuck it, for anyone still wanting an answer for that Linux debacle as told from Grok:
>Prerequisites for Any Linux Distribution
<Before setting up Wuthering Waves with Proton-GE, ensure your system is prepared for optimal performance. These steps are distro-agnostic but may require adapting package manager commands (e.g., apt for Debian/Ubuntu, dnf for Fedora, pacman for Arch).
>Update Your System:
<Run sudo [package-manager] update && sudo [package-manager] upgrade to ensure the latest kernel, libraries, and drivers.
>Install Graphics Drivers and Vulkan Support:
<AMD/Intel GPUs: Install Mesa (Vulkan support). Example for Ubuntu: sudo apt install mesa-vulkan-drivers libvulkan1 vulkan-tools. For other distros, search for "mesa vulkan [your distro]".
<NVIDIA GPUs: Install proprietary drivers (version 535+ recommended for stability). Use your distro's repo (e.g., Ubuntu: sudo ubuntu-drivers autoinstall) or download from NVIDIA's site. Verify with vulkaninfo.
<Test Vulkan: Run vkcube or vulkaninfo to confirm support—no errors should appear.
>Install 32-bit Libraries (if not present):
<Many games need these for compatibility. Example for Ubuntu: sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386 && sudo apt install lib32z1. Adjust for your distro.
>Optional Performance Tools:
<Install Gamemode for CPU/GPU optimization: sudo [package-manager] install gamemode.
<Install MangoHud for FPS monitoring: Follow distro-specific guides (e.g., via AUR on Arch).