Crux FAQ
Do I download Crux separately?
Section titled “Do I download Crux separately?”No. It ships inside the PulseDepot package, and PulseDepot installs it when you apply.
Is Crux a replacement for NovaFix?
Section titled “Is Crux a replacement for NovaFix?”No. NovaFix is a separate third-party fix for the games. Crux runs as a NovaFix addon when NovaFix is installed, and on its own (as version.dll) when it is not.
Why does Linux need a launch option?
Section titled “Why does Linux need a launch option?”Without NovaFix, Crux is the game’s version.dll. Proton prefers Wine’s built-in version.dll unless WINEDLLOVERRIDES="version=n,b" %command% is set in the game’s launch options.
Where are my mods’ settings?
Section titled “Where are my mods’ settings?”In mod-state.dat in the Crux mod folder, kept per save slot. Your save files are never read or written.
How do I know Crux is running?
Section titled “How do I know Crux is running?”Crux.jsonl appears in the addons folder beside the game executable after the game starts. See Logs.
Is Crux open source?
Section titled “Is Crux open source?”No. Crux, like PulseDepot and CrystalWorkshop, is freeware, all rights reserved. See the licence.