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AMD GPU driver on Linux and Steam Deck to get big improvement on stuttering problems

By Liam Dawe,
The work to improve gaming performance on Steam Deck and Linux desktops for AMD GPUs is always ongoing, and it seems we're set for another nice improvement to how smooth games are.

GE-Proton 7-48 out now with updates to DXVK, VKD3D-Proton

By Liam Dawe,
GE-Proton v7-48, the community supported version of the Proton translation layer, is out now with upgrades to various components to continue making Steam Deck and Linux gaming better.

Direct3D to Vulkan translator DXVK 2.1 adds HDR support, improves shader stutter issue

By Liam Dawe,
DXVK, one of the secret sauces included with the Proton compatibility layer, has a big new release out now. DXVK 2.1 adds in some big new features like HDR!

GE-Proton brings DirectX 12 fixes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop

By Liam Dawe,
Another release of GE-Proton is already available, the third in the space of a week and GE-Proton 7-46 includes some DirectX 12 fixes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop.

An interview with the creator of the Heroic Games Launcher

By Liam Dawe,
Interested to learn a little about the people who make cool open source programs? Today I have interview with Flávio, the creator of the popular Heroic Games Launcher used on Linux desktop, Steam Deck, macOS and Windows.

GE-Proton removes the dxvk-async patch in version 7-45

By Liam Dawe,
There's another release of the community-made compatibility layer GE-Proton with version 7-45 out now, and this one removes a popular patch to help game performance but there's a good reason for that.

GE-Proton 7-44 is out with multiple game-specific fixes, plus initial HDR work

By Liam Dawe,
The community-built version of Proton, the Windows compatibility layer, GE-Proton 7-44 is out now and here's what's new.

Proton Experimental updated and Proton Next (7.0-6) out for Linux and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
The first Proton Experimental update of 2023 from Valve has landed for Linux desktop and Steam Deck, plus Proton Next is live again with the upcoming release of Proton 7.0-6.

A round-up of what was popular on GamingOnLinux in 2022

By Liam Dawe,
Here's an end of year 2022 round-up of some of the most-read articles on GamingOnLinux that I've picked out, just in case you missed any!

Proton 7.0-6 now in testing for Steam Deck & Linux desktop

By Liam Dawe,
Here's one missed from a week ago, Valve are testing another update to the stable version of Proton with Proton 7.0-6 needing some more eyes on it for testing.

GE-Proton 7-43 is out should fix up Immortals Fenyx Rising, Baldur's Gate 3

By Liam Dawe,
GE-Proton 7-43, the community-built version of the Proton compatibility layer, is out now and it comes with some useful looking fixes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop gamers.

Heroic Games Launcher gets another Hotfix to clean up more issues with v2.5.2

By Liam Dawe,
Heroic Games Launcher continues to get cleaned up after the last major update, with v2.5.2 HOTFIX #2 now available.

Proton Experimental upgraded to fix the EA App failing to update on Steam Deck & Linux

By Liam Dawe,
When the EA App replaced Origin on Steam, it came with a whole bunch of problems for gamers on Steam Deck and Linux desktop. Now, it should hopefully be sorted in Proton Experimental.

Intel using DXVK (part of Steam Proton) for their Windows Arc GPU DX 9 drivers

By Liam Dawe,
Intel recently announced a big driver update for their Arc GPUs on Windows, because their DirectX 9 performance wasn't as good as it could have been. Turns out, they're using code from the open source DXVK which is part of Steam Play Proton.

Proton 7.0-5 out now for Steam Deck & Linux desktop, 14 newly playable games

By Liam Dawe,
Valve has finished the current Proton Next testing, with Proton 7.0-5 now available as an update in your Steam Library replacing the previous Proton 7 version. Here's a run over what's new.

Team Fortress 2 update adds VScript and you can now run Linux inside it

By Liam Dawe,
Not only has Team Fortress 2 been updated but it seems like quite a huge one thanks to the addition of VScript, and you can now run Linux inside it. That's right, TF2 came to Linux back in 2013 and now TF2 itself can run Linux. What a time to be alive.

Portal with RTX releases on December 8th

By Liam Dawe,
Lightspeed Studios and NVIDIA have announced that the Portal with RTX free DLC will be release on December 8th.

Wine 7.22 out now with more 32bit on 64bit work

By Liam Dawe,
The Wine 7.22 development release is now available for the open source Windows compatibility layer, as they continue working towards the Wine 8.0 release.

Valve puts up Proton Next (7.0-5) to provide easier testing of future upgrades

By Liam Dawe,
Proton Next has been announced by Valve developer Pierre-Loup Griffais on Twitter, as an easier way to check out and test the upcoming stable releases of new Proton versions for Linux desktop and Steam Deck.

GE-Proton installer ProtonUp-Qt v2.7.6 is out now fixing DXVK 2.0 for Lutris

By Liam Dawe,
ProtonUp-Qt has another release out to help you get the likes of GE-Proton, Wine-GE, Luxtorpeda and more for Steam (including Steam Deck) the Heroic Games Launcher and Lutris.
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