[BUG] Gnome logout after start SteamVR

[SpaceEnergy]

Describe the bug
When I start SteamVR no windows appear and after a few seconds I am automatically logged out of Gnome and everything is closed this happens all the time

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Open Steam
2. Install SteamVR
3. Launch it
4. See error

Expected behavior
That SteamVR works normally and you can play games

System Information (please complete the following information):

• Mainbord: ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI)
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
• Driver Version: 550.144.03
• RAM: 32GB
• Steam Client Version: 1741737356
• SteamVR build id: 17260332
• Headset: Valve Index
• Distribution: Ubuntu 24.10 | Gnome | Wayland
• Kernel Version: 6.11.0-19-generic
• Steam runtime diagnostics: steam.txt
• Steam and SteamVR logs: steam-logs.tar.gz
• Minidumps: steam-minidumps.tar.gz

Additional context
I have selected Proton Hotfix in the Compatibility tab in the Steam Settings, but I have also tried other versions that don't work either

[Hicks79]

Hi, I think is the same problem that I had long time ago, right?

#646

I hope Valve can improve SteamVr and all this stuff, as HLAlyx is waiting for us before hl3 goes on sale.

[SpaceEnergy]

Hi, I think is the same problem that I had long time ago, right?

Yes looks like the same problem

[goarvic]

Same behaviour here.

It's really sad that after so many years and the DRM leasing protocol finally being merged, we still don't have SteamVR support under Wayland.

[Hicks79]

I can understand that these bugs are very complicated to find (years surely some), but it would be nice more feedback from VALVe, something official for SteamVr for Linux users. A long term plan with priorities.

Please @kisak-valve say something about it.

[anxest]

It's really sad that after so many years and the DRM leasing protocol finally being merged, we still don't have SteamVR support under Wayland.

We have for a few months, I removed X11 of my desktop in february and still am able to play VR (arch + gnome 48). I mostly play Beat Saber, but it works quite well.

I had this log out issue with some gnome extensions (like Tray Icons: reloaded, or TopIconsFix, maybe dashtodock, not sure anymore). You may try deactivating extensions.

[SpaceEnergy]

Replying to #774 (comment)

Oh good idea I will try it out later to see if it helps

[Maddox-Werts]

I had this log out issue with some gnome extensions (like Tray Icons: reloaded, or TopIconsFix, maybe dashtodock, not sure anymore). You may try deactivating extensions.

Just for some context, I'm using a Ryzen 7 7700X w/ a Radeon 9070 XT. The CPU has integrated gfx. I'm attempting to use ALVR with a Quest 3s.

I've also been dealing with this issue for a good bit and I can confirm under the SteamVR [beta] release that disabling the System Tray extension seems to allow it to launch without immediately booting to the login screen. Originally the monitor would stay on for ~ 10 seconds before it booted me back to the Login Screen. Now, I can at least get to the point where I can open SteamVR until I put the headset on.

I've messed around setting launch options and so far I'm at the point where I can see a green square (Likely an un-rendered/corrupted image or something) on my quest before the PC boots back to the login page.

This is a general overview of the logs I'm getting if anyone else has anything similar. Anyone else have any ideas?