Vulkan API 1.4 released with new required extensions, better 8K rendering
The Khronos Group have today announced the release of the Vulkan 1.4 API specification, with various changes and improvements for game and application developers.
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Lutris game manager v0.5.18 released with improved GOG and itch.io support, various other features
Lutris, the popular free and open source game manager for Linux, has a fresh update out now fixing up some issues and adding in a good bunch of new features.
Proton 9.0-4 Beta updated with more game fixes needing testing on Steam Deck / Linux
Recently I covered the huge Proton 9.0-4 update for Steam Deck and Desktop Linux hitting the Release Candidate stage and there's been a couple of changes.
Free & open source RPG 'Veloren' update compilation - weeks 233 to 241
This is a compilation series from recent updates provided at the Veloren blog, the free and open source voxel action-adventure RPG
The new Nexus Mods open source cross-platform app adds Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord support
Nexus Mods keep expanding their very promising cross-platform open source app for modding, that will eventually replace their older apps and the new 0.7.0 release just went out.
Mesa 24.2.8 released for Linux with bug fixes, last update for the 24.2 series
Developer Eric Engestrom announced the release of Mesa 24.2.8 open source graphics drivers for Linux with some bug fixes.
Huge new Proton 9.0-4 update for Steam Deck / Linux now in need of testing
Ready to bring improved compatibility with Windows games to Steam Deck and Desktop Linux, Valve has a Proton 9.0-4 Release Candidate in need of testing.
TRX an open-source reimplementation of Tomb Raider 1 and Tomb Raider 2 keeps expanding
Originally two separate projects, the open source reimplementations of Tomb Raider 1 and Tomb Raider 2 now live under one roof with the TRX project.
Dev of Proton Sarek for older GPUs has forked DXVK to backport game settings and improve compatibility
The developer of the interesting Proton Sarek project to help Linux gamers with older GPUs play more games has now forked DXVK, to hopefully improve things even further.
PlaytronOS Alpha 2 brings expanded NVIDIA support, more handheld PC support and much more
Playtron continue building up their PlaytronOS / GameOS (they don't seem to have settled properly on a name yet) alternative to SteamOS and Windows with a second Alpha release out now.
Proton Experimental for Steam Deck / Linux fixes Disgaea 4 Complete+, Final Fantasy XIV and various other games
Valve have updated Proton Experimental, the testing-ground for new features and fixes for their Windows compatibility layer for Steam Deck and Desktop Linux. Here's what's new for November 25th.
Linux Firmware Updater adds initial community support for ASUS ROG Ally and ROG Ally X
fwupd is a great tool to update firmware easily on Linux and version 2.0.2 was just released, bringing new features and support for more devices.
Star Fox 64 is getting a Native PC port from the devs of Ocarina Of Time and Zelda Majoras Mask ports
The Harbour Masters community of developers who are behind the PC ports of Ocarina Of Time and Zelda Majoras Mask have revealed a Star Fox 64 Native PC port is coming.
ScummVM 2.9.0 for retro gaming is approaching and in need of testing
The ScummVM project is readying up another release, with the developers issuing a call for testing on ScummVM 2.9.0.
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault open source remake gets a first Beta release
The day has arrived! Medal of Honor: Allied Assault including the Spearhead and Breakthrough expansions can be played easily on modern systems, with various enhancements thanks to the OpenMoHAA project.
UnderworldGodot is an engine recreation of Ultima Underworld 1 & 2 in Godot Engine
Taking over from the original Unity-based project, UnderworldGodot is an engine recreation of Ultima Underworld and Ultima Underworld 2 in the Godot Engine.
Wine 9.22 released noting the 'Wayland driver enabled in default configuration'
Closing in on the Wine 10 stable release now! Wine 9.22 has been released, ahead of the first release candidate for Wine 10 in two weeks time.
Mesa 24.3.0 graphics drivers for Linux released with many new features and bug fixes
Developer Dylan Baker announced the early release of Mesa 24.3.0, the latest set of Linux open source graphics drivers full of new features.
Khronos Group takes over cross-platform Slang shading language from NVIDIA
Interesting industry news here for you, especially for developers. The Khronos Group announced they've launched the Slang Initiative, taking over the Slang shading language supported by NVIDIA since 2017.
Direct3D to Vulkan translation layer DXVK v2.5.1 released fixing GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition and an anisotropic filtering regression
Following on from the rather large DXVK 2.5 update a week ago, a smaller bug-fix release is out now for the Direct3D to Vulkan translation layer used by Proton.
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