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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.
Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibilityValve 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 / SteamOSValve 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.
Proton Experimental brings fixes for REDLauncher, HELLDIVERS 2, Atelier Yumia, KILLER INN and moreValve has released an update for Proton Experimental, bringing numerous fixes for games on Linux. Key improvements include resolving crashes in HELLDIVERS 2 during high enemy counts, fixing REDLauncher exit issues for games like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3, and addressing video playback crashes in Atelier Ryza 3. The update also includes fixes for KILLER INN and DLSS support in Monster Hunter Stories 3.
The Loneliness of FriendslopThe article discusses the 'friendslop' genre of low-budget multiplayer games, exploring how they can paradoxically create feelings of loneliness despite their social focus. While games like Lethal Company and PEAK effectively use mechanics like proximity chat to enhance gameplay and emergent moments, YapYap is criticized for lacking engaging cooperative mechanics, making the inherent loneliness of the genre feel unrewarding. The author suggests that successful friendslop games leverage environmental design and player interaction, whether cooperative or competitive, to turn isolation into a meaningful part of the experience.