diff --git a/docs/SWBF2-2017-linux-setup.md b/docs/SWBF2-2017-linux-setup.md
index a7892db..72b15b8 100644
--- a/docs/SWBF2-2017-linux-setup.md
+++ b/docs/SWBF2-2017-linux-setup.md
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ wrapper to import the necessary registry entries on every launch.
 ## Prerequisites (both setups)
 
 - SWBF2 (AppID 1237950) installed via Steam and fully downloaded
-- GE-Proton10-34 or later installed
+- GE-Proton10-34 — the setup scripts install this automatically if not present
 - An EA account created at ea.com and linked to your Steam account
 - `msitools` installed on the host:
   ```bash
@@ -44,8 +44,8 @@ account. This is a one-time step that persists across reinstalls.
 
 ### Prerequisites (native)
 
-- GE-Proton installed via ProtonUp-Qt or manually into `~/.steam/compatibilitytools.d/`
 - In Steam: SWBF2 → Properties → Compatibility → Force GE-Proton10-34
+  (the setup script installs GE-Proton10-34 automatically if not present)
 
 ### Automated setup
 
@@ -194,10 +194,9 @@ PYEOF
 ### Prerequisites (Wolf)
 
 - Wolf is running and Steam is open in a Moonlight session
-- GE-Proton is installed inside the WolfSteam container
-  (`./manage.sh ge-proton`)
 - In Steam (via Moonlight): SWBF2 → Properties → Compatibility →
   Force GE-Proton10-34
+  (the setup script installs GE-Proton10-34 into the container automatically if not present)
 
 ### Automated setup
 
diff --git a/scripts/setup-swbf2-linux.sh b/scripts/setup-swbf2-linux.sh
index ab3fa67..d971f3d 100755
--- a/scripts/setup-swbf2-linux.sh
+++ b/scripts/setup-swbf2-linux.sh
@@ -38,12 +38,12 @@ set -euo pipefail
 
 APPID="1237950"
 WRAPPER_PATH="$HOME/.local/bin/ea_install.sh"
+GE_PROTON_VERSION="GE-Proton10-34"
 
 echo "=== SWBF2 (2017) Linux Steam Setup ==="
 echo ""
 
 # ── Locate Steam home ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-# Steam can live in either of two locations depending on install method.
 find_steam_home() {
     for candidate in \
         "$HOME/.steam/steam" \
@@ -63,6 +63,31 @@ STEAM_HOME=$(find_steam_home) || {
 }
 echo "Steam home: $STEAM_HOME"
 
+# ── Install GE-Proton if not present ───────────────────────────────────────
+GEP_DIR="$HOME/.steam/root/compatibilitytools.d"
+mkdir -p "$GEP_DIR"
+if [ -d "$GEP_DIR/$GE_PROTON_VERSION" ]; then
+    echo "GE-Proton: $GE_PROTON_VERSION already installed"
+else
+    echo "Installing $GE_PROTON_VERSION..."
+    GEP_URL="https://github.com/GloriousEggroll/proton-ge-custom/releases/download/$GE_PROTON_VERSION/$GE_PROTON_VERSION.tar.gz"
+    GEP_TMP="/tmp/$GE_PROTON_VERSION.tar.gz"
+    if ! curl -L --progress-bar -o "$GEP_TMP" "$GEP_URL"; then
+        echo "ERROR: Download failed. Check your internet connection and try again."
+        exit 1
+    fi
+    tar -xzf "$GEP_TMP" -C "$GEP_DIR"
+    rm -f "$GEP_TMP"
+    echo "GE-Proton installed to: $GEP_DIR/$GE_PROTON_VERSION"
+    echo ""
+    echo "IMPORTANT: Restart Steam now, then:"
+    echo "  Right-click SWBF2 → Properties → Compatibility"
+    echo "  → Force a specific Steam Play compatibility tool → $GE_PROTON_VERSION"
+    echo "Then re-run this script."
+    echo ""
+    read -rp "Press Enter after you have restarted Steam and set GE-Proton, or Ctrl+C to abort..."
+fi
+
 PFX_C="$STEAM_HOME/steamapps/compatdata/$APPID/pfx/drive_c"
 MSI="$PFX_C/ea_app.msi"
 
diff --git a/scripts/setup-swbf2-wolf.sh b/scripts/setup-swbf2-wolf.sh
index bf8dc81..62115e9 100755
--- a/scripts/setup-swbf2-wolf.sh
+++ b/scripts/setup-swbf2-wolf.sh
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 set -euo pipefail
 
 APPID="1237950"
+GE_PROTON_VERSION="GE-Proton10-34"
 
 echo "=== SWBF2 (2017) Wolf/Moonlight Setup ==="
 echo ""
@@ -70,6 +71,36 @@ if [ -z "$STEAM_HOME" ] || [ ! -d "$STEAM_HOME" ]; then
 fi
 echo "Steam home: $STEAM_HOME"
 
+# ── Install GE-Proton inside the container if not present ──────────────────
+GEP_CONTAINER_DIR="/home/retro/.steam/compatibilitytools.d"
+GEP_INSTALLED=$(docker exec "$WOLF_CONTAINER" \
+    bash -c "ls '$GEP_CONTAINER_DIR' 2>/dev/null | grep -i '$GE_PROTON_VERSION'" 2>/dev/null || true)
+if [ -n "$GEP_INSTALLED" ]; then
+    echo "GE-Proton: $GE_PROTON_VERSION already installed in container"
+else
+    echo "Installing $GE_PROTON_VERSION into WolfSteam container..."
+    GEP_URL="https://github.com/GloriousEggroll/proton-ge-custom/releases/download/$GE_PROTON_VERSION/$GE_PROTON_VERSION.tar.gz"
+    GEP_TMP="/tmp/$GE_PROTON_VERSION.tar.gz"
+    if ! curl -L --progress-bar -o "$GEP_TMP" "$GEP_URL"; then
+        echo "ERROR: Download failed. Check your internet connection and try again."
+        exit 1
+    fi
+    docker exec "$WOLF_CONTAINER" mkdir -p "$GEP_CONTAINER_DIR"
+    docker cp "$GEP_TMP" "$WOLF_CONTAINER:/tmp/$GE_PROTON_VERSION.tar.gz"
+    docker exec -u 1000 "$WOLF_CONTAINER" \
+        tar -xzf "/tmp/$GE_PROTON_VERSION.tar.gz" -C "$GEP_CONTAINER_DIR"
+    docker exec "$WOLF_CONTAINER" rm -f "/tmp/$GE_PROTON_VERSION.tar.gz"
+    rm -f "$GEP_TMP"
+    echo "GE-Proton installed in container."
+    echo ""
+    echo "IMPORTANT: In Steam (via Moonlight):"
+    echo "  Right-click SWBF2 → Properties → Compatibility"
+    echo "  → Force a specific Steam Play compatibility tool → $GE_PROTON_VERSION"
+    echo "Then re-run this script."
+    echo ""
+    read -rp "Press Enter after you have set GE-Proton in Steam, or Ctrl+C to abort..."
+fi
+
 PFX_C="$STEAM_HOME/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/$APPID/pfx/drive_c"
 MSI="$PFX_C/ea_app.msi"