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Direct3D to Vulkan layer DXVK v2.6.2 released
The latest release of the Direct3D to Vulkan translation layer has been released, with version 2.6.2 bringing assorted improvements.
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Heroic Launcher v2.17.1 released - fixing games not launching on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck
The Heroic Games Launcher has a bug-fix released out with v.2.17.1 bringing some essential fixes, like games not launching.
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Mesa 25.0.7 open source Linux graphics drivers released
Developer Eric Engestrom announced the Mesa 25.0.7 release, finishing off the 25.0 series of open source Linux graphics drivers.
Heroic Launcher for Epic, GOG, Amazon games on Linux / SteamOS v2.17 released
Bringing a UI refresh to game pages, along with numerous fixes to running games on Linux systems, the Heroic Games Launcher has a new release out now. It's the easiest way to run games from Epic, GOG and Amazon on Linux / SteamOS / Steam Deck.
GE-Proton 10-2 brings some essential fixes for Windows games on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck
Following on from the big GE-Proton 10-1 version that updated the community-maintained Windows compatibility layer to Proton 10, a smaller bug-fix release is out with some essential fixes.
Black Mesa 'Resonance Decade' update out now with Linux and Steam Deck improvements and a big sale
Crowbar Collective just released a major update to their Half-Life remake Black Mesa, which includes a whole lot of improvements to celebrate their ten year Steam anniversary. There's a lot of upgrades for Linux / Steam Deck players here.
Proton Experimental updated to fix missing saves and a new Proton 10 Beta fixes gamepad breakage
Valve released two Proton updates just as the weekend hit, both containing some essential fixes for running Windows games on Linux / Steam Deck. So here's all that's new for Proton Experimental and the latest Proton 10 Beta.
Proton 10 gets another Beta update with more fixes for Windows games on Linux / Steam Deck
Valve continue working towards a stable release of the major Proton 10 update, to bring many improvements to Windows game compatibility on Linux / Steam Deck. Today, Valve released a small bug fix update to the Proton 10 Beta.
Proton Experimental updates to Proton 10 with fixes for Marvel Rivals, Oblivion Remastered and more for Steam Deck / Linux
Now that Proton 10 had a Beta release to bring improved game compatibility to Linux Desktop and Steam Deck, Valve have also updated their testing ground with Proton Experimental seeing an update to be based on Proton 10 plus extra fixes.
Proton 10 gets a first Beta to improve game compatibility on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux
Here we go! Proton 10 is the next major stable version of Proton and a first Beta is now available for testing to improve game compatibility on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux.
Ahead of its 10 year Steam anniversary, Black Mesa has a new beta with improved Linux support and many fixes
The Half-Life remake Black Mesa from Crowbar Collective has a fresh Beta update available for testing, which includes numerous enhancements to their Linux support along with a bunch of other stability improvements.
DXVK 2.6.1 brings numerous needed fixes for playing Windows games on Linux and Steam Deck
DXVK is a Vulkan-based implementation of Direct3D 8, 9, 10 and 11. It's part of what Proton uses to make Windows games run so well on Linux platforms including the SteamOS based Steam Deck. DXVK 2.6.1 is now available fixing up some big issues.
Mesa 25.0.3 graphics drivers released with numerous bug fixes
Mesa 25.0.3 has arrived as the latest bug-fix release for open source Linux graphics drivers, bringing a bunch of fixes across different drivers and some game fixes are included too.
GE-Proton 9-27 brings fixes for Ubisoft Connect, Epic Games, Wuthering Waves and Monster Hunter Wilds
The community maintained compatibility layer for Windows games on Linux / Steam Deck, GE-Proton version 9-27 is out now with numerous fixes.
NVIDIA RTX Remix released, plus Half-Life 2 RTX demo arrives March 18 - looking way too bright
NVIDIA have released NVIDIA RTX Remix, their modding platform that allows developers to enhance games with full ray tracing. Additionally, Half-Life 2 RTX is getting a demo on March 18th.
DXVK 2.6 brings expanded Nvidia Reflex support and lots of game fixes for Linux / Steam Deck
DXVK is a tool used by Proton that translates Direct3D 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 to Vulkan. It's one of the projects that enables Windows games to run so well on Linux platforms like Steam Deck. Version 2.6 was just released.
GE-Proton 9-26 brings fixes for Vermintide 2, GTA V Enhanced, Flight Simulator 2024 and more
GE-Proton 9-26 is out now bringing with it a bunch of fixes for various games on Linux / Steam Deck so here's what's new.
Heroic Games Launcher v2.16.1 improves Epic Games logins and brings a language change fix
Heroic Games Launcher v2.16.1 Hotfix has been released with a few bug fixes, like a critical issue with changing the language.
Heroic Games Launcher v2.16 released with improved Steam Deck / Linux game compatibility
Heroic Games Launcher continues to evolve into an even more impressive cross-platform game launcher for GOG, Epic Games, Amazon Prime and more with v2.16 bringing some great enhancements.
Lutris game manager v0.5.19 released with improved Proton support
The popular game manager / launcher Lutris has a new release out, which brings with it various improvements to how it handles launching games with Proton.
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