Playnite may get a Linux version during 2026 as the creator plans a move to Linux

By Liam Dawe - 18 Nov 2025 at 4:05 pm UTC

Creator of the popular free and open source video game library manager Playnite has a positive update on a Linux version, with plans for it during 2026.

Back in February, GamingOnLinux covered the latest update from the creator on their plans for it, where they noted "To sum this up, Linux version is definitely something I plan to work on in future, it's just going to happen later than originally planned.".

Seems this may come just a bit sooner than expected, as per the latest update from the developer:

"2025 update 2

I'm planning to move to Linux in 2026 after P11 is done, and since Playnite is my personal blocker for the move, I will try to make some Linux version in 2026. Definitely not fully featured version on parity with Windows version of P11, and probably desktop mode only, but something daily drivable with Linux specific features (Wine/Proton integration for example).

If that goes well, I'll start looking into P11 Avalonia porting proper say I mentioned in previous update."

Source: GitHub

Hopefully their Linux move and work on Playnite for Linux go well. See more about Playnite on their website.

Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.

Tags: Native Linux, Apps, Misc, Upcoming

24 Likes

About the author - Liam Dawe

I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly checked on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly.
See more from me

Some you may have missed, popular articles from the last month:

The wonderful open-world monster battler Cassette Beasts hit over 1.1 million sold

Minecraft Java modding is about to get a lot easier and more interesting

The new survival game VEIN looks awesome with intelligent AI and interactions with nearly everything

Grab the Telltale Collection from Humble Bundle

All posts need to follow our rules. Please hit the Report Flag icon on any post that breaks the rules or contains illegal / harmful content. Readers can also email us for any issues or concerns.

21 comments

Page: «2/2

Caldathras 4 hours ago

Flag

View PC info

Quoting: tohurLutris is pretty much a dead project.

There is activity on the dev channel but they are very slow to release on the stable channel.

I like Lutris. I am going to give Heroic a serious look, however. Some of my Lutris prefixes have been inexplicably corrupting after months (if not years) of working fine. Since I have to reinstall them anyway, I figure I might as well give Heroic a go.

Last edited by Caldathras on 25 Nov 2025 at 7:25 pm UTC

0 Likes

«2 /2

While you're here, please consider supporting GamingOnLinux on:

Reward Tiers: Patreon. Plain Donations:

PayPal.

This ensures all of our main content remains totally free for everyone! Patreon supporters can also remove all adverts and sponsors! Supporting us helps bring good, fresh content. Without your continued support, we simply could not continue!

You can find even more ways to support us on this dedicated page any time. If you already are, thank you!