DXVK 2.6.1 brings numerous needed fixes for playing Windows games on Linux and Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/dxvk-2-6-1-brings-numerous-needed-fixes-for-playing-windows-games-on-linux-and-steam-deck/

#DXVK #Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS #OpenSource

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.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Proton Experimental gets fixes for XCOM 2, Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced, The Last of Us Part II Remastered https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-xcom-2-grand-theft-auto-v-enhanced-the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS #Gaming

Proton Experimental gets fixes for XCOM 2, Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced, The Last of Us Part II Remastered

Valve released a great sounding new update to Proton Experimental on April 4th, to help get more Windows games running correctly on Linux platforms like Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

I read the headline, and stopped reading. #Proton continues to suck on #Linux, still prefers privacy invasive operation systems.

I consider Proton's focus on privacy as pure marketing, as long as the focus is Windows, which wants to make a screenshot of the desktop, your mails, your docs every few seconds and upload it to OpenAI. Your encrypted mails become publicly readable, and maybe the template for mails written by Copilot.

GE-Proton 9-27 brings fixes for Ubisoft Connect, Epic Games, Wuthering Waves and Monster Hunter Wilds https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/ge-proton-9-27-brings-fixes-for-ubisoft-connect-epic-games-wuthering-waves-and-monster-hunter-wilds/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #GEProton

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.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

ProtonUp-Qt v2.12 brings a new Steam Deck theme and support for Proton-CachyOS https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/protonup-qt-v2-12-brings-a-new-steam-deck-theme-and-support-for-proton-cachyos/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #OpenSource

ProtonUp-Qt v2.12 brings a new Steam Deck theme and support for Proton-CachyOS

ProtonUp-Qt is a tool to add extra compatibility tools on Linux / Steam Deck like GE-Proton. A new release out now with version 2.12.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Proton Experimental adds fixes for GTA V Enhanced and more for Linux / Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/proton-experimental-adds-fixes-for-gta-v-enhanced-and-more-for-linux-steam-deck/

#Proton #Linux #SteamOS #SteamDeck

Proton Experimental adds fixes for GTA V Enhanced and more for Linux / Steam Deck

Valve released another smaller update for Proton Experimental, the constantly changing compatibility layer to run Windows games on Linux platforms like the Steam Deck with SteamOS.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Proton Experimental gets fixes for No Man's Sky, Deviator and renables NVAPI for multiple games https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-no-mans-sky-deviator-and-renables-nvapi-for-multiple-games/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck

Proton Experimental gets fixes for No Man's Sky, Deviator and renables NVAPI for multiple games

On top of releasing a fresh update to Proton Hotfix, there's also a new Proton Experimental update for Linux / Steam Deck available now.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

No support for Assassin's Creed Shadows on Steam Deck at launch https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/no-support-for-assassins-creed-shadows-on-steam-deck-at-launch/

#SteamDeck #AssassinsCreedShadows #Proton #Linux

No support for Assassin's Creed Shadows on Steam Deck at launch

One from earlier in February I missed was a Q&A post from Ubisoft about Assassin's Creed Shadows, and it's bad news for players hoping to run it on Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

A Review and Dev Interview: Broadside Renegades https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/a-review-and-dev-interview-broadside-renegades/

#IndieGames #Proton #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming

A Review and Dev Interview: Broadside Renegades

This ain't your dad's Vampire Survivors. We take a look at a hidden gem and talk to the developer about the development process.

^{anewson (GamingOnLinux)}

Proton Hotfix updated to fix Marvel Rivals and Indiana Jones on Steam Deck / Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/proton-hotfix-updated-to-fix-marvel-rivals-and-indiana-jones-on-steam-deck-linux/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #MarvelRivals #IndianaJones

Proton Hotfix updated to fix Marvel Rivals and Indiana Jones on Steam Deck / Linux

Valve have released a fresh update to the special Proton Hotfix to fix up issues on Steam Deck / Linux across Marvel Rivals and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Proton Experimental adds fixes for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, The Finals and more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/proton-experimental-adds-fixes-for-rising-storm-2-vietnam-the-finals-and-more/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #Steam #PCGaming

Proton Experimental adds fixes for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, The Finals and more

Valve released a fresh update for Proton Experimental today pulling in some more fixes for various Windows games to run on Linux / Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

CodeWeavers are hiring developers to work on Wine / Proton https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/codeweavers-are-hiring-developers-to-work-on-wine-proton/

#OpenSource #Jobs #Wine #Proton #Linux

CodeWeavers are hiring developers to work on Wine / Proton

CodeWeavers announced recently that they're once again looking for more developers to come work for them on the compatibility layers Wine and Valve's Proton.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN launches in May - will have Kernel Level Anti-Cheat https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/elden-ring-nightreign-launches-in-may-will-have-kernel-level-anti-cheat/

#ELDENRINGNIGHTREIGN #ELDENRING #SteamDeck #Proton #Linux

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN launches in May - will have Kernel Level Anti-Cheat

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is now set for launch on May 29th, and it does look great, but the anti-cheat could be a problem for Steam Deck / Linux players.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

GE-Proton article update to note a hotfix was released after: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/ge-proton-9-24-released-with-a-new-save-game-detection-feature/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck

GE-Proton 9-24 released with a new save game detection feature

GE-Proton 9-24 is out now bringing with it the usual assortment of fixes, plus as interesting change that will help games detect saves from other games.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

GE-Proton 9-24 released with a new save game detection feature https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/ge-proton-9-24-released-with-a-new-save-game-detection-feature/

#Proton #GEProton #Linux #SteamDeck

GE-Proton 9-24 released with a new save game detection feature

GE-Proton 9-24 is out now bringing with it the usual assortment of fixes, plus as interesting change that will help games detect saves from other games.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

True 💯

#linux #steam #proton

New Guide: How to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-change-the-proton-version-on-linux-steamos-and-steam-deck/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS

How to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck

You've heard a lot about Proton and all the different versions, but how do you actually change the version of Proton used for games? Here's all you need to know.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH should work better on Linux / Steam Deck with the latest Proton Hotfix https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-should-work-better-on-linux-steam-deck-with-the-latest-proton-hotfix/

#FINALFANTASYVIIREBIRTH #Proton #SteamDeck #Linux

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH should work better on Linux / Steam Deck with the latest Proton Hotfix

Even though FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is rated as Steam Deck Verified, it did launch with some problems on Linux / Steam Deck but Valve's Proton developers are moving quickly to improve it.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

NTSYNC for Proton / Wine now in Linux kernel 6.14 that "Should make many SteamOS users happy" https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/ntsync-for-proton-wine-now-in-linux-kernel-6-14-that-should-make-many-steamos-users-happy/

#NTSYNC #Linux #Proton #SteamOS #SteamDeck

NTSYNC for Proton / Wine now in Linux kernel 6.14 that "Should make many SteamOS users happy"

Seems like the upcoming Linux kernel 6.14 release is going to be a nice one for gamers on Linux / Steam Deck, as the NTSYNC code has now been properly merged in ready.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Proton Experimental updated with fixes for Battle.net, Atelier Resleriana, Dirt Rally 2 and more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/proton-experimental-updated-with-fixes-for-battlenet-atelier-resleriana-dirt-rally-2-and-more/

#SteamDeck #SteamOS #Proton #LinuxGaming #Gaming

Proton Experimental updated with fixes for Battle.net, Atelier Resleriana, Dirt Rally 2 and more

Valve updated Proton Experimental for January 22nd with a bunch more fixes for gamers on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck. Like the Battle.net update issue that came up recently that was fixed in a recent GE-Proton update too

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

New Guide: How to install GE-Proton on Steam Deck, SteamOS, Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-install-ge-proton-on-steam-deck-steamos-linux/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS

How to install GE-Proton on Steam Deck, SteamOS, Linux

GE-Proton (formerly Proton-GE) is a compatibility layer to run Windows games on Linux platforms like SteamOS / Steam Deck that can at times give you better game compatibility than Valve's official Proton. Here's how to install it.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

GE-Proton 9-23 released with a Battle.net fix for Linux / Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/ge-proton-9-23-released-with-a-battlenet-fix-for-linux-steam-deck/

#Proton #Linux #SteamOS #SteamDeck

GE-Proton 9-23 released with a Battle.net fix for Linux / Steam Deck

GE-Proton 9-23 is out now as the latest update for the community-maintained version of Valve's Proton that pulls in lots of quick-fixes for Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

NTSYNC driver for improving Windows games on Linux with Wine / Proton should finally land in Linux kernel 6.14 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/ntsync-driver-for-improving-windows-games-on-linux-with-wine-proton-should-finally-land-in-linux-kernel-614/

#Wine #Proton #Linux #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck

NTSYNC driver for improving Windows games on Linux with Wine / Proton should finally land in Linux kernel 6.14

After waiting quite a while on it and some rewrites, it looks like the NTSYNC driver code to help Windows games running on Linux will be pulled in and enabled in the Linux kernel.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

New Guide: Why are there so many different Proton versions? Proton 8, Proton 9, Experimental, GE-Proton https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/why-are-there-so-many-different-proton-versions-proton-8-proton-9-experimental-ge-proton/

#Proton #SteamOS #Linux #SteamDeck

Why are there so many different Proton versions? Proton 8, Proton 9, Experimental, GE-Proton

Are you confused on why there's many different versions of Valve's Proton? The compatibility layer that runs Windows games on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. Here's a little guide on what it all means.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

How to update DXVK and VKD3D-Proton in Proton and GE-Proton https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-update-dxvk-and-vkd3d-proton-in-proton-and-ge-proton

#Proton #Linux #OpenSource

How to update DXVK and VKD3D-Proton in Proton and GE-Proton

If you're curious how to update the version of DXVK or VKD3D-Proton used by either Valve's official Proton or community versions like GE-Proton, here's what you can do.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

VKD3D-Proton bug fix v2.14.1 released for Direct3D 12 to Vulkan translation https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/vkd3d-proton-bug-fix-v2141-released-for-direct3d-12-to-vulkan-translation/

#Proton #Linux #LinuxGaming #Steam #OpenSource

VKD3D-Proton bug fix v2.14.1 released for Direct3D 12 to Vulkan translation

VKD3D-Proton, the tool that Valve's compatibility layer Proton uses to translate Microsoft Direct3D 12 to Vulkan, has a new bug-fix release out now.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Nextcloud, this is kind of assholey. No, I don't "value low cost over root access to the machine." I value my time and my data. I don't have the knowledge to manage security threats to my own machine (therefore pretty much all of my family's data), opened to the Big Wide Internet, and I enjoy the fact that the environment (e.g., SQL+nginx etc.) is set up and managed by my host, so I don't have to become a sysadmin to have a low-budget, self-hosted dropbox.

*Edit*: Nextcloud has been great and also a huge hassle. Upgrading is always (ALWAYS) a multi-hour or multi-day process for me, and there are constant headaches with little things that don't work (e.g., authentication with my mobile sync app, for some reason). I'm already considering paying #proton for some stuff, so I think in about February, if I can't get my major NC hassles fixed, I'll just ditch it once and for all and use Proton Drive, which seems secure and easy to use, even though it's not #FOSS. I really don't have time to go get a second degree in systems administration right now.

#nothelpful #nextcloud #selfhosted

GE-Proton 9-22 released with lots of game fixes for Linux / Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/ge-proton-9-22-released-with-lots-of-game-fixes-for-linux-steam-deck/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming

GE-Proton 9-22 released with lots of game fixes for Linux / Steam Deck

The community-build of Proton, GE-Proton, was updated with a new version that updates various upstream components and adds plenty of game fixes for Linux desktop and Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Direct3D to Vulkan translation layer DXVK v2.5.2 brings fixes for Alpha Protocol, The Sims 2, Borderlands 2 and more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/direct3d-to-vulkan-translation-layer-dxvk-v2-5-2-brings-fixes-for-alpha-protocol-the-sims-2-borderlands-2-and-more/

#DXVK #Linux #Proton #OpenSource #Vulkan

Direct3D to Vulkan translation layer DXVK v2.5.2 brings fixes for Alpha Protocol, The Sims 2, Borderlands 2 and more

Another bug fixes release is out for DXVK (v2.5.2), the project that translates Direct3D 8, 9, 10 and 11 to Vulkan. It's a big part of what makes Proton able to run Windows games on Steam Deck / Linux so nicely.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Proton Experimental gets fixes for Final Fantasy XIV, Nioh: Complete Edition and more for Steam Deck / Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-final-fantasy-xiv-nioh-complete-edition-and-more-for-steam-deck-linux/

#SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #Proton

Proton Experimental gets fixes for Final Fantasy XIV, Nioh: Complete Edition and more for Steam Deck / Linux

A small Proton Experimental update was released today for Steam Deck and Desktop Linux gamers ahead of the coming holiday season. Here's all that's new.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Direct3D 12 to Vulkan project VKD3D-Proton v2.14 out now with various performance improvements https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/direct3d-12-to-vulkan-project-vkd3d-proton-v2-14-out-now-with-various-performance-improvements/

#Linux #Proton #SteamDeck #OpenSource #Vulkan

Direct3D 12 to Vulkan project VKD3D-Proton v2.14 out now with various performance improvements

VKD3D-Proton v2.14 is now available bringing various improvements to the Direct3D 12 to Vulkan layer that's used by Valve's Proton for running Windows games on Linux.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

GE-Proton 9-21 released for Linux / Steam Deck bringing more game fixes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/ge-proton-9-21-released-for-linux-steam-deck-bringing-more-game-fixes/

#Proton #LinuxGaming #Linux #SteamDeck #GEProton

GE-Proton 9-21 released for Linux / Steam Deck bringing more game fixes

GE-Proton 9-21 has been released as the community-maintained version of the Proton compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux Desktop and Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Proton 9.0-4 is out now bringing big compatibility improvements for Steam Deck / Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/proton-9-0-4-is-out-now-bringing-big-compatibility-improvements-for-steam-deck-linux/

#Proton #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #Linux #OpenSource

Proton 9.0-4 is out now bringing big compatibility improvements for Steam Deck / Linux

The latest stable version of the compatibility layer to run Windows games on Steam Deck / Desktop Linux from Valve, Proton 9.0-4 is out now.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

The article on Proton Experimental was updated to include a post from a Valve developer about the improved modding: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/proton-experimental-adds-initial-speech-synthesis-support-lots-of-game-fixes-for-steam-deck-linux/

#SteamDeck #Linux #Proton

Proton Experimental adds initial speech synthesis support, lots of game fixes for Steam Deck / Linux

Proton Experimental has been updated from Valve with some new features like initial speech synthesis support, along with the usual assortment of fixes for specific games running on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Proton Experimental adds initial speech synthesis support, lots of game fixes for Steam Deck / Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/proton-experimental-adds-initial-speech-synthesis-support-lots-of-game-fixes-for-steam-deck-linux/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #Gaming

Proton Experimental adds initial speech synthesis support, lots of game fixes for Steam Deck / Linux

Proton Experimental has been updated from Valve with some new features like initial speech synthesis support, along with the usual assortment of fixes for specific games running on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Windows compatibility layer Wine 10.0 gets a first Release Candidate https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/windows-compatibility-layer-wine-10-gets-a-first-release-candidate/

#Wine #Linux #Proton #OpenSource

Windows compatibility layer Wine 10.0 gets a first Release Candidate

The next major version bump is coming for the Windows compatibility layer Wine, which forms a big part of Valve's Proton, with Wine 10.0 having a first Release Candidate.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Our guide for Proton / Steam Play on Linux and Steam Deck was updated for recent Steam Client changes: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2019/07/steam-play-proton-guide-valves-tech-for-playing-windows-games-on-linux-steam-deck/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck

A guide to Steam Play Proton, Valve's tech for playing Windows games on Linux / Steam Deck

Looking to test the waters with Linux gaming and don't want to lose access to your favourite Windows games? Need to know how games actually run on Steam Deck? Here's a simple no-nonsense guide to actually using Steam Play Proton.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Proton Pass + 'Hide My Email' = Privacy Game Changer! 🎯📩

https://itsfoss.com/proton-pass-hide-my-email/

#privacy #proton

This Single Proton Pass Feature Saved My Inbox

A solid product feature of Proton Pass can help you save your inbox!

^{Ankush Das (It's FOSS)}

Proton 9.0-4 Beta updated with more game fixes needing testing on Steam Deck / Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/proton-90-4-beta-updated-with-more-game-fixes-needing-testing-on-steam-deck-linux/

#Proton #SteamDeck #Linux #LinuxGaming

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.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}