# Valve fixes Zero Company crashes on SteamOS via Proton launch options

> **Key takeaway:** Valve resolved crashes for Zero Company on Steam Machine and SteamOS by disabling NVIDIA NVAPI in the default launch options.

**Published:** 2026-10-17T07:34:56+00:00 
**Source:** GamingOnLinux (Steam, Proton & Deck) 
**Category:** open-gaming 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/valve-fixes-zero-company-crashes-on-steamos-via-proton-launc.html 

## Summary
Following a major update to Zero Company, the game experienced crashes on Steam Machine and other Linux-based SteamOS systems. Valve developer Pierre-Loup Griffais confirmed a fix has been deployed, which involves adjusting the game's default launch options to disable NVIDIA NVAPI to ensure stability under Proton.

## Technical details of the fix
- The crash was triggered by the game's interaction with **NVIDIA NVAPI** after a major update.
- Valve implemented the fix by modifying the **default launch options** for the game.
- The fix disables **NVIDIA NVAPI** to prevent compatibility issues within the **Proton** translation layer on **SteamOS**.

## Why it matters
This demonstrates Valve's active maintenance of major titles to ensure compatibility with Proton and SteamOS after significant game-side updates.