sm64ex: Recommend Flatpak for Linux users (#5897)

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Yussur Mustafa Oraji
2026-04-29 21:07:52 +02:00
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@@ -21,16 +21,16 @@ First, install [MSYS](https://www.msys2.org/) as described on the page. DO NOT I
It is extremely encouraged to use the default install directory!
Then continue to `Using the Launcher`
*Linux Preparations*
*Linux / SteamOS Preparations*
You will need to install some dependencies before using the launcher.
The launcher itself needs `qt6`, `patch` and `git`, and building the game requires `sdl2 glew cmake python make` (If you install `jsoncpp` as well, it will be linked dynamically).
Then continue to `Using the Launcher`
The easiest installation method is using the Flatpak.
If using Flatpak, no dependencies or other preparations are necessary.
Otherwise, install `qt6`, `patch`, `git`, `sdl2`, `glew`, `cmake`, `python` and `make`.
*Using the Launcher*
1. Go to the page linked for SM64AP-Launcher, and press on the topmost entry.
2. Scroll down, and download the zip file for your OS.
2. Scroll down, and download the zip file for Windows, or the Flatpak for Linux / SteamOS.
3. Unpack the zip file in an empty folder.
4. Run the Launcher. On first start, press `Check Requirements`, which will guide you through the rest of the needed steps.
- Windows: If you did not use the default install directory for MSYS, close this window, check `Show advanced options` and reopen using `Re-check Requirements`. You can then set the path manually.