Gaming on Linux
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Nvidia's working with all the anti-cheat vendors to make competive games work on RTX Spark and WoA… just…Nvidia is collaborating with anti-cheat vendors to ensure competitive games function on its new RTX Spark chips for Windows on Arm. This initiative aims to address a key barrier for Linux gaming by improving compatibility with major anti-cheat software like Easy Anti-Cheat, BattlEye, and Denuvo. Nvidia expects to announce further game support in the coming months.
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Forza Horizon 4, 5 and 6 plus other gamesValve has released an update for Proton Experimental, a compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This update includes fixes for several games, including Forza Horizon 4, 5, and 6, which previously experienced black screens. It also addresses issues with Otherworld Legends, KeepUp Survival, Worms Armageddon, and Batman: Arkham City GOTY.
Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixesValve has released Proton 11 Beta 5, focusing on regression fixes and improving compatibility for various games on Linux. This update addresses controller input issues, performance problems, and ensures games like BattleBit Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows are playable. The release also includes updates to underlying components like vkd3d-proton and dxvk.
Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA AppValve has released updates for Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta, primarily to address issues with the EA App on Linux and SteamOS. The updates include a new version of Xalia, which should resolve lockups when interacting with the EA App. Numerous other game-specific fixes and improvements are also detailed, covering a wide range of titles and functionalities.
This is not a drill: All-timer weirdo game Deadly Premonition now playable on Linux as of Valve's most recent Proton beta, plus 17 others and your EA library (until EA breaks it again)Valve has released the first beta for Proton 11, its compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and Steam Deck. This update includes improvements from Wine 11 and adds support for numerous games, notably making Deadly Premonition playable on Linux. The beta also addresses issues with EA games and introduces an Arm64 version of Proton.
Proton Experimental brings fixes for Crimson Desert, Steam Overlay with EA games, Death Stranding 2Valve has released a new update for Proton Experimental, enhancing compatibility for Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This update includes fixes for Crimson Desert, improved Steam Overlay functionality with EA games, and specific improvements for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, including rendering and CPU usage issues. It also addresses regressions affecting Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and DLSS support in Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.