Revenant
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D7VK 1.9 brings 2D upgrades for classic Direct3D games on LinuxD7VK version 1.9 introduces significant upgrades for classic 2D Direct3D games on Linux, improving performance, rendering accuracy, GPU usage, and frametime consistency. This release enhances 2D/3D interoperability with features like delayed image uploads and dirty tracking, fixing over 30 issues and improving compatibility for titles such as Dungeon Keeper 2, Anno 1503, and Gothic 1/2.
D7VK version 1.7 brings even more retro Direct3D gaming to LinuxD7VK version 1.7, a Vulkan-based translation layer for running older Direct3D games on Linux via Wine/Proton, has been released. This update improves rendering for legacy Direct3D versions 3, 5, 6, and earlier, enhancing compatibility for titles like O.R.B: Off-World Resource Base, Requiem: Avenging Angel, and Warhammer: Dark Omen. Further work is planned for fixed function lighting and other legacy features.
D7VK version 1.4 brings further enhancements for older Direct3D via VulkanD7VK version 1.4 has been released, bringing further enhancements for Direct3D 5, 6, and 7 via Vulkan for use with Wine and Proton. This update introduces support for color key transparency, fixing graphical artifacts in numerous older games. It also improves compatibility with legacy DirectDraw, making titles like Plants vs Zombies and Re-Volt playable, and addresses various other rendering and stability issues.