You think you've seen it all and then there's a Wayland Compositor inside Minecraft on Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/you-…
#Linux #Minecraft #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
I'm not sure why you would want to do this, but you can run a Linux Wayland Compositor inside Minecraft to get various external windows inside the game.Liam Squires-Hand (GamingOnLinux)
Sunshine game streaming tool adds Vulkan encoding plus XDG, Pipewire, and KWin direct screencast capture gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/suns…
#Sunshine #Moonlight #Gaming #LinuxGaming #OpenSource
Sunshine, the game streaming tool you use with Moonlight, has a major upgrade now available with some big new features and a security fix too.Liam Squires-Hand (GamingOnLinux)
New "low_latency_layer" brings Reflex and Anti-Lag 2 to AMD and Intel GPUs on Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/new-…
#Linux #LinuxGaming #NVIDIA #AMD #OpenSource
Linux gets expanded support for Reflex and Anti-Lag tech thanks to a new open source Vulkan layer called low_latency_layer.Liam Squires-Hand (GamingOnLinux)
Proton-CachyOS 11 adds initial OptiScaler integration and lots of other fixes gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/prot…
#Proton #CachyOS #ProtonCachyOS #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
The very popular Linux distribution CachyOS roll their own advanced build of Proton, and with the latest Proton-CachyOS 11 update they added OptiScaler.Liam Squires-Hand (GamingOnLinux)
Wine 11.9 released with ARM64 improvements, initial support for system threads gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/wine…
#Wine #Linux #LinuxGaming #OpenSource
The latest development release of the Windows compatibility layer Wine 11.9 has arrived with new features and bug fixes.Liam Squires-Hand (GamingOnLinux)
Discord joke that it's The Year of the Linux Desktop gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/disc…
#Discord #Linux #Gaming #PCGaming #SteamOS #LinuxGaming
The Year of the Linux Desktop is finally here! Sort of. Well, not really but it's getting there and Discord has seen some nice improvements lately.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Get some fun games to play with friends in the Fanatical Crazy Co-op Bundle gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/get-…
#GameBundle #PCGaming #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #SteamOS
Need some more games to play with your pals? There's a whole lot of co-op games around and Fanatical bundled some up for you in the Crazy Co-op Bundle.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Further expanded AMD HDMI 2.1 support is coming to Linux now with FRL and DSC gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/furt…
#AMD #HDMI #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
Good news for Linux gamers and the upcoming Steam Machine, as it appears the AMD GPU kernel drivers are expanding their HDMI 2.1 support even further.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Mesa 26.1.0 released bringing lots of Linux graphics driver enhancements gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/mesa…
#Linux #Drivers #Mesa #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
Mesa 26.1.0 is out now as the latest new-feature release of open source graphics drivers for Linux, with upgraded Vulkan support and performance improvements.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
VKD3D-Proton 3.0.1 brings many Linux gaming enhancements for Direct3D 12 via Vulkan gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/vkd3…
#Linux #SteamOS #SteamDeck #SteamMachine #LinuxGaming
VKD3D-Proton is an incredibly important project for ensuring Direct3D 12 games run well on Linux / SteamOS using Vulkan, with a big new release up.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Expanded AMD HDMI 2.1 support is coming to Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/expa…
#AMD #HDMI #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
One area that's lacking on Linux right now is support for later versions of HDMI with AMD GPUs, but it seems expanded features are coming.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Steam Survey for April 2026 shows Linux still trending well gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/stea…
#Linux #SteamOS #Steam #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck #SteamMachine
With the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for April 2026 now live, we've seen a decrease compared with the all-time high from last month but still a good trend.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Wine 11.8 brings updates for Mono, MSXML, VBScript and more gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/wine…
#Wine #Linux #LinuxGaming #OpenSource
The development release of the Windows compatibility layer Wine version 11.8 is out now with the usual assortment of new features and fixes.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Well, we got the PS5 running Linux before GTA VI. ☠️
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#linux #linuxgaming #playstation
It runs Linux, plays Steam games, and only time will tell how long before Sony DMCAs it.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
NVIDIA 580.159.03 driver released for Linux with some essential fixes gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/nvid…
#NVIDIA #Linux #Drivers #LinuxGaming
Along with the small release of NVIDIA 595.71.05 yesterday, NVIDIA also updated the older driver branch with NVIDIA 580.159.03 driver out now too.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Bazzite Linux 44 lands for desktop gamers and it's a big release gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/bazz…
#BazziteLinux #Bazzite #Linux #Gaming #LinuxGaming #OpenSource
Bazzite Linux 44 has landed now that Fedora 44 has been released, and with it plenty of nice changes for gamers wanting a good Linux distribution.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Fedora Linux 44 is out now as one of the best Linux distributions gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/fedo…
#FedoraLinux #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming #Fedora
Fedora Linux 44 is officially here and with it tons of new features across different spins, continuing to be one of the best Linux distributions.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Proton Hotfix updated to fix HELLDIVERS 2 on Linux / SteamOS systems gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/prot…
#HELLDIVERS2 #Gaming #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #SteamOS #SteamDeck
HELLDIVERS 2 from Arrowhead Game Studios and PlayStation Publishing had a major update released, which broke it on Linux / SteamOS systems but Valve fixed it.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
NVIDIA 595.71.05 stable driver released for Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/nvid…
#NVIDIA #Linux #LinuxGaming #Drivers
A tiny Recommended Driver update arrived for NVIDIA GPU owners on Linux, with version 595.71.05 now available.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
CachyOS April 2026 release brings a new package manager and even more optimizations gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/cach…
#CachyOS #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
CachyOS remains as one of the most popular Linux distributions for gaming, and a fresh download has arrived with the CachyOS April 2026 release.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Linux GPU tool (LACT) gets a new UI and a NVIDIA Voltage-Frequency Curve Editor gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/linu…
#LACT #Linux #LinuxGaming #AMD #NVIDIA #OpenSource
The popular open source app, Linux GPU Configuration And Monitoring Tool (LACT), has a huge new release out now with a brand new UI and major new features.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
D7VK 1.8 further improves retro Direct3D games on Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/d7vk…
#Linux #RetroGaming #LinuxGaming #OpenSource #D7VK
D7VK 1.8 is out now bringing more enhancements for many retro Direct3D Windows games on Linux, thanks to new features and bug fixes.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
MangoHud 0.8.3 brings new features and fixes to the popular Linux gaming performance monitor gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/mang…
#MangoHud #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
MangoHud is basically my go-to when it comes to keeping an eye on Linux gaming performance, one of those must-have utilities and a new release is out now.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
This shows that Linux is a great platform for gaming!
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The Playnix Console is a €1,179 Linux-powered gaming machine with an RX 9060 XT inside.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibility gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/prot…
#Proton #Linux #SteamOS #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming
After releasing the big Proton 11 Beta to run more Windows games on Linux / SteamOS, Valve just upgraded Proton Experimental some more too.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Wine 11.7 released with DirectSound 7.1 support, VBScript improvements, MSXML updates gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/wine…
#Wine #Linux #LinuxGaming #OpenSource
Wine 11.7 is out now for this impressive compatibility layer to run Windows apps and games on Linux.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
The first major update for Slay the Spire 2 is out now gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-…
#SlaytheSpire2 #Godot #IndieGames #PCGaming #LinuxGaming
After running an opt-in Beta for a while, Mega Crit have released the first major gameplay content update for the deck-builder Slay the Spire 2.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOS gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/prot…
#Steam #Proton #Linux #SteamOS #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming
Valve just put up a Beta for Proton 11, the next major release of their compatibility layer to run Windows games on Linux / SteamOS.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Get another 15 games for $15 in this new Humble Bundle for April gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/get-…
#GameBundle #PCGaming #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #SteamOS
A nice chance to grab 15 games that works out nice and cheap too in the Humble 15 for $15 April 2026 Bundle.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Gaming on Linux with an older GPU levels up with DXVK-Sarek v1.12 bringing major new features gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/gami…
#Linux #OpenSource #Vulkan #Direct3D #DXVK #Proton #LinuxGaming
You don't have to get left behind with gaming on Linux if you have an older GPU, thanks to projects like DXVK-Sarek keeping them alive.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
SteamOS 3.7.21 released to stable with security and stability updates gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/stea…
#SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #SteamOS #Linux #Steam
While Valve are working to get SteamOS 3.8 Beta into stable with lots of big changes, a small SteamOS stable update has been released.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
This fix can help improve your AMD GPU's performance on Linux.
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#linux #linuxgaming #amd
Six kernel patches and two utilities later, the VRAM situation for AMD GPUs is better now.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Sentinel is an achievement watcher for non-Steam games on Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/sent…
#OpenSource #Linux #LinuxGaming
Love achievement hunting but play games outside of Steam on Linux? Sounds like Sentinel is an open source tool you'll want to see.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
D7VK version 1.7 brings even more retro Direct3D gaming to Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/d7vk…
#Linux #RetroGaming #LinuxGaming #OpenSource #D7VK
D7VK is a Vulkan-based translation layer for D7VK 3, 5, 6, 7 to run with Wine / Proton on Linux and version 1.7 further improves running retro games.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Pick up some quality adventure games in the Humble Golden Tales Bundle gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/pick…
#GameBundle #PCGaming #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #SteamOS
The Humble 15 Golden Tales Bundle has launched with 8 great adventure games as Humble celebrate 15 years of supporting charity with many cheap games.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Get some great tower defense games in a fresh Humble Bundle gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/get-…
#GameBundle #PCGaming #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #TowerDefense
Humble Bundle have launched another nice bundle giving you some great looking and highly rated tower defense games.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Legendary, the free and open source Epic Games Launcher, has moved to a new organisation gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/lege…
#Linux #EpicGames #Legendary #LinuxGaming #OpenSource
Legendary, the open source launcher that powers the Epic Games integration in the likes of the Heroic Games Launcher has switched hands to keep it going.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Valve dev fixes up VRAM management on AMD GPUs to improve performance gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/valv…
#OpenSource #Linux #AMD #LinuxGaming
VRAM management on Linux with AMD GPUs is about to get a whole lot better - which is great news for gaming, especially on the lower-end or hitting VRAM limits.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Bazzite Linux gets some major upgrades for the April 2026 Update gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/bazz…
#Bazzite #Linux #LinuxGaming #HandheldGaming
Bazzite Linux is easily one of the most popular gaming-focused Linux builds to run on handhelds and gaming PCs, with a major new update launched.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Opera GX is finally available on Linux, but should you bother installing it? 🤔
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The gaming browser lands on Linux with flashy bits, but the defaults need some work.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
