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D7VK v2.2 is out now continuing to improve retro Windows games on Linux with improvements to Direct3D 3 and various bug fixes.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/d7vk-v2-2-for-playing-retro-windows-games-on-linux-improves-direct3d-3-support/
The community build of Valve's compatibility layer GE-Proton 11-6 is out now, bringing major new features and changes to running Windows games SteamOS / Linux.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/ge-proton-11-6-released-with-updates-for-wayland-ps5-controllers-and-more-upgrades/
Hot on the heels of the SteamOS 3.8.26 Beta, Valve released SteamOS 3.9.0 Preview bringing some really massive changes to the system.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/steamos-3-9-0-preview-brings-major-updates-to-desktop-mode-linux-kernel-wifi-and-more/
#Steam #SteamOS #Valve #DistroNews #SteamDeck #HandheldGaming #LegionGo #SteamMachine
The flood gates for generative AI in Debian Linux are now seemingly open, with the results from a recent vote now available.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/debian-linux-developers-vote-to-allow-responsible-use-of-generative-ai/
DXVK 3.1 is out now bringing more impressive upgrades for the Direct3D 8/9/10/11 to Vulkan translation layer that powers Valve's Proton.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/direct3d-8-9-10-11-to-vulkan-translation-layer-dxvk-3-1-brings-improvements-for-game-launchers-older-frostbite-engine-and-more/
8BitDo say Ultimate Software Online is their attempt to make things easier for Linux gamers, no need to download a standalone firmware updater app now.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/8bitdo-announce-ultimate-software-online-to-update-controllers-in-your-browser-to-help-linux-gamers/
This is great to see! The Sovereign Tech Agency have made a big investment into the future of Flatpak, the modern Linux packaging format.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/sovereign-tech-agency-makes-a-big-investment-into-flatpak/
Valve released SteamOS 3.8.26 Beta that finally fixes a performance issue that has been present in the Beta builds for a while, along with other bug fixes.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/steamos-3-8-26-beta-brings-a-performance-fix-and-various-other-improvements/
#Steam #SteamOS #Valve #DistroNews #Misc #SteamDeck #HandheldGaming #LegionGo #SteamMachine
STAR WARS Zero Company has been released today from Bit Reactor / Electronic Arts, and it's very much Star Wars XCOM with a little extra sauce.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/star-wars-zero-company-is-out-now/
#Steam #InitialThoughts #Strategy #SteamOS #Proton #NewRelease #Turnbasedstrategy #SteamMachine
While the first game was reasonably okay, I am keen for more Alien action games so hopefully Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will be a lot better.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/aliens-fireteam-elite-2-revealed-to-arrive-this-summer/
Alabaster Dawn is a fresh top-down 2.5D action RPG from Radical Fish Games, the developers of the excellent CrossCode.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/alabaster-dawn-from-the-developers-of-the-excellent-crosscode-is-now-in-early-access/
Easily one of my favourite releases this year, TerraTech Legion lets you build up a ridiculously powerful vehicle to smash through the hordes.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/vehicle-building-survivor-like-terratech-legion-adds-a-steam-deck-graphics-profile-and-lots-more-tweaks/
Dark and Darker is a hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure currently in Early Access, it's quite popular and now should work properly again on Linux.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/dark-and-darker-gets-a-fix-for-linux-steam-deck-being-unable-to-play-certain-modes/
#Steam #DungeonCrawler #Proton #OnlineMultiplayer #AntiCheat #SteamDeck
Valve just launched a brand new update for the compatibility layer Proton Experimental - bringing more Windows game compatibility to SteamOS / Linux systems.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/proton-experimental-brings-fixes-for-dragon-age-inquisition-far-cry-warhammer-vermintide-2/
#Steam #OpenSource #SteamOS #Valve #Proton #SteamDeck #SteamMachine
Game publisher Raw Fury recently revealed multiple great looking games including Kingdom III: Rising Realms and Bye Bye Bonnie.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/kingdom-iii-rising-realms-bye-bye-bonnie-and-more-fun-stuff-revealed-by-raw-fury/
The developer behind the Lossless Scaling Frame Generation on Linux (lsfg-vk) project has made an announcement about a bunch of major changes.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/lossless-scaling-frame-generation-on-linux-lsfg-vk-moves-away-from-github-changes-license-due-to-ai-slop-forks/
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown from Magic Fuel Games and Playstack has a new trailer and release date confirmed for October 20th.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/outpost-building-strategy-game-star-trek-outposts-unknown-launches-october-20/
NVIDIA GPU owners on Linux have a brand new Recommended Driver version 595.99.02 out now with some bug fixes.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/nvidia-recommended-driver-version-595-99-02-out-now-for-linux/
Gun Fu action game SPINE wasn't on my radar at all until now, but it's gone right into my wishlist for the insanely slick looking action.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/gun-fu-action-game-spine-looks-super-slick-in-the-new-trailer-releasing-in-2027/
#Steam #Upcoming #Action #UnrealEngine #Proton #Thirdpersonshooter
Valve just launched the latest exciting upgrade for Proton Experimental, to ensure as many Windows games as possible run well on Linux / SteamOS machines.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-rocket-league-crimson-desert-helldivers-2-and-more/
Fable is still a little while away but we've been given our best look at it yet with a new 18 minute video.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/the-new-18-minute-fable-gameplay-has-sold-me-i-want-it/
#Steam #Upcoming #RPG #OpenWorld #Proton #XboxGameStudios #XBOX
Path of Exile 2 is getting a major update "Return of the Ancients" on May 29th, and there's a lot coming with it - including various Steam Deck updates.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/path-of-exile-2-should-hopefully-be-steam-deck-verified-with-the-next-major-update/
One game I was worried about missing from being playable on the Steam Frame was Beat Saber, but that worry is now gone - exciting!
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/beat-saber-is-now-steam-frame-verified/
#Upcoming #SteamOS #VirtualReality(VR) #Valve #Proton #Rhythm #SteamFrame
Facepunch have announced they plan official Linux support for their Source 2 powered game creation platform, s&box, with an initial Beta out now.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/s-box-the-game-creation-platform-from-facepunch-now-has-a-linux-beta/
Remember Beyblades? Imagine that in a chill roguelite. Slayblade is a spinning battle-top game about trying to become king of the streets.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/slayblade-review/
Into the Wind was not even remotely on my radar until now, but after seeing it during the Future Games Show I am convinced it's going to be great.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/ride-a-sentient-motorcycle-plane-to-make-deliveries-in-into-the-wind/
#Steam #IndieGame #Upcoming #Adventure #Action #Exploration #Proton
The free and open source Nintendo 64 emulator gopher64 has another useful new release out now, bringing a few more features to make it easier.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/nintendo-64-emulator-gopher64-adds-controller-hotkeys-and-auto-reconnect/
