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Nintendo Download – September 17, 2026 (North America) – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, more
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of September 17, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Notable titles include Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter. The report also details various digital downloads, eShop sales, and an upcoming in-game event for Pokémon Pokopia.
Arcade-Style Vertical Scrolling Shoot ’Em Up Birdcage Is Coming to Consoles
The arcade-style vertical scrolling shoot 'em up Birdcage, already available on PC, is coming to consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on September 23rd, 2026. A physical PlayStation 5 version is planned for March 2027. The game features explosive '90s arcade shooter action with modern mechanics and a sci-fi story inspired by Metal Gear Solid.
Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixes
Valve 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 App
Valve 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.
Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibility
Valve has updated Proton Experimental to align with the latest stable Proton 11 release, enhancing compatibility for Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This update includes fixes for various regressions and adds support for numerous previously unplayable titles, alongside improvements to graphics, audio, and controller functionality.
Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOS
Valve has released Proton 11 Beta, an update to their compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This version is based on Wine 11 and includes enhancements like NTSync for potential performance improvements, alongside an ARM64 build. The update brings numerous game-specific fixes and improvements, including better video playback, text-to-speech accessibility, and controller support for many titles.
