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GOG’s new owner Michał Kiciński criticized Windows as poor-quality software in a PC Gamer interview and said Linux is on the radar as the storefront explores stronger Linux support, signaling a potential shift away from Windows for PC gaming.
D7VK 1.1 has been released, introducing experimental support for Direct3D 6 alongside improvements for Direct3D 7, enhancing compatibility for retro gaming on Linux using Vulkan-based implementations.
Bazzite, a Linux-based gaming OS similar to SteamOS, is gaining popularity among gamers, especially after Windows 10's end of life, with around 50,000 weekly users. While Linux gaming has improved significantly thanks to Proton, limitations like anti-cheat restrictions and lack of native support for certain software remain. Despite these challenges, Linux's growth in gaming highlights its increasing viability as an alternative to Windows for gamers.
Proton 10.0-4 RC has been released for public testing, bringing numerous fixes and new playable games to enhance Windows game compatibility on Linux, especially for Steam Deck users, with updates to components and support for various controllers and features.
The article debunks seven common myths about Linux, emphasizing its suitability for desktop users, gaming, stability, and aesthetic appeal, especially as Windows 10 support ends, encouraging users to consider switching to Linux with confidence.
The 25th Anniversary Remaster of System Shock 2 has been verified for Steam Deck and SteamOS, ensuring compatibility for Linux gamers ahead of its June 26th release, with enhancements like cross-play multiplayer, improved graphics, and mod support.
REMATCH is highlighted as an ideal competitive game for Steam Deck and Linux systems due to its good performance, compatibility, and ongoing developer support, making it a top choice for portable gaming despite some bugs.
Valve's Proton Experimental has been updated to include initial speech synthesis support and various game fixes for Steam Deck and Linux. The update also simplifies modding by allowing most mods to be extracted next to the game executable without additional steps. This change, along with previous updates like NVIDIA Optical Flow API support, enhances the gaming experience on Linux. Proton 9.0-4 is also in testing as the next stable version.
Valve's Proton update prepares for Tekken 8 on the Steam Deck, while also fixing issues with games like Old School Runescape and Forza Horizon 5. Proton now supports DualSense controllers for Cyberpunk 2077, and additional control options have been added for the Steam Deck. Proton's continuous development is crucial for the success of Linux gaming and the Steam Deck.
The latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey for June 2023 reveals that nearly 40% of Linux gamers on Steam are using the Steam Deck, indicating its significant influence on Linux gaming. SteamOS Holo 64-bit has seen a substantial increase of 14.01%, while other Linux distributions have experienced slight decreases. Despite the Steam Deck's popularity, it is important to note that many users still have additional gaming systems, and the survey only captures data from one machine. Overall, Linux usage on Steam is almost on par with the remaining Windows 7 and 8 machines.
The marketshare of AMD CPUs among Linux gamers has reached nearly 70%, according to the latest Steam Survey results for June. This marks a significant increase of 7% compared to the previous month. AMD's popularity among Linux users can be attributed to their open-source driver stack and the growing popularity of their Ryzen CPUs. In contrast, Intel dominates the Windows gaming market with a 68% marketshare. AMD's efforts in developing open-source drivers and expanding their Linux client development have paid off in attracting the Linux gaming community.
Valve has hired Alyssa Rosenzweig, a developer known for their work on reverse-engineering Apple Silicon GPU and open-source Linux drivers for Arm Mali GPUs, to work on developing upstream graphics drivers to enhance Linux gaming. This move is part of Valve's ongoing commitment to improving various aspects of Linux for gaming, including the kernel, Proton, Gamescope, and other projects. The addition of Rosenzweig and other contractors demonstrates Valve's long-term dedication to the Linux gaming ecosystem, particularly in preparation for the upcoming Steam Deck.
Valve has released Proton 8.0, the latest version of their Windows translation layer for Steam Deck and Linux desktop, which runs some of the most popular Windows games. The latest stable version includes bug fixes and improvements, and eventually, the majority of Windows games will move over to use it. Proton Experimental will also see an update this week. Users can select Proton 8 in the Properties -> Compatibility menu of any game or search for "Proton 8" directly in their Steam Library to install it manually.