Outerplane on Linux (2026)
Important: This is an unofficial community guide, not endorsed or supported by the Outerplane team. The game does not officially support Linux, and the team is unable to provide any assistance for issues encountered in this environment. Users proceed at their own risk — the team reserves the right to take action if problems arise. For the officially supported PC experience, we recommend Google Play Games.
Outerplane on Linux
Waydroid setup for running Outerplane on Linux with Wayland. Includes all 2026 fixes for translation, Google cert, network sync, and anti-cheat.
1Prerequisites
- Wayland compositor — GNOME / Plasma 6 / Sway
- X11: run a nested Wayland session via
cage - Kernel modules:
binder_linux+ashmem_linux(vialinux-zenorwaydroid-dkms)
2Install Waydroid
Arch / Manjaro:
sudo pacman -S waydroid lzip python-pip sqlite3 git --neededUbuntu / Debian:
sudo apt install curl ca-certificates -y
curl -s https://repo.waydro.id | sudo bash
sudo apt install waydroid -yFedora:
sudo dnf install waydroidSee Waydroid docs for other distros.
3Init with GAPPS
sudo waydroid init -s GAPPS
sudo systemctl enable --now waydroid-container4Translation Layer Setup
git clone https://github.com/casualsnek/waydroid_script
cd waydroid_script && python3 -m venv venv
venv/bin/pip install -r requirements.txtInstall libndk (2026 Standard):
sudo venv/bin/python3 main.py install libndk5Google Certification Fix
Get your Android ID:
sudo waydroid shell -- sh -c "sqlite3 /data/data/com.google.android.gsf/databases/gservices.db \
'select value from main where name=\"android_id\";'"Register at google.com/android/uncertified
Wait 20 min to 24 hours for certification to propagate.
6Network Sync Fix (2026 "Ack Patch")
sudo waydroid shell <<EOF
ip link set eth0 mtu 1400
setprop persist.waydroid.fake_wifi '*'
settings put global private_dns_mode off
exit
EOF7GPU Passthrough
waydroid prop set ro.hardware.egl mesa
waydroid prop set ro.hardware.gralloc gbm8Anti-Cheat (Magisk)
sudo venv/bin/python3 main.py install magiskThen in Magisk:
- Enable Zygisk
- Add Outerplane to DenyList
92026 Splash-Screen Bypass
Only applies if using libhoudini as translation layer (some distros do not support libndk).
If stuck on the icon:
- Set system date to Oct 2025
- Launch the game
- After "Tap to Start," restore the correct date
10Play Store / Final Launch Fix
sudo waydroid shell rm -rf /data/data/com.android.vending
waydroid session stop
waydroid show-full-uiTroubleshooting: Black Screen
High CPU (25%+)
Reinstall libndk translation layer.
NVIDIA GPU
waydroid prop set ro.hardware.egl swiftshader