Open Gaming & Graphics

Epic Games is building a new anti-cheat system for Linux using eBPF and secure boot tools to enable native compatibility for titles like Fortnite.

The Steam Linux client has transitioned to a 64-bit application running within a Steam Runtime container.

Multiple X.Org client libraries are affected by out-of-bounds reads/writes and heap buffer overflows.

The Linux 7.4 kernel merge window is expected to include AMDGPU HDMI 2.1 enabled by default, AMD PerfOpt IOMMU for iGPU AI/LLM performance gains, initial Apple M4 Device Trees, and expanded AMD Zen 6 support.

Dolphin emulator introduces Game Boy Player hardware support and expands RetroAchievements to Wii titles.

GE-Proton 11-11 fixes three regressions introduced in earlier 11.x releases, including MPEG-1 video deadlocks, flipped AMStream output, and Easy Anti-Cheat false positives in Star Citizen and Hunt: Showdown.

The xemu Xbox emulator's latest development build upgrades its Vulkan backend to version 1.4 and resolves graphical bugs in titles including Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

GE-Proton 11-11 is a hotfix release that resolves Easy Anti-Cheat violations blocking Star Citizen and Hunt: Showdown, plus multiple video playback regressions introduced in earlier 11.x releases.

Open-source launcher Xodus Nexus integrates the Xodus project to allow downloading and playing Xbox Game Pass games locally on Linux and Steam Deck, replacing cloud-only access.

The October 16 Steam Deck Beta Client update delivers a second round of startup speed improvements alongside fixes for voice chat volume persistence, Vulkan alt-tab hangs, and native non-Steam game launch failures.

GE-Proton 11-10 updates Wine, DXVK, VKD3D-Proton and FEX while adding ACE anti-cheat kernel driver fixes for Arknights: Endfield and resolving a controller polling slowdown bug affecting multiple games.

Dungeonbound, a first-person auto-battler dungeon crawler built with Godot Engine, now has a playable demo that runs on Linux via Proton 11.

The survival action RPG Enshrouded has reached its 1.0 release and earned Steam Deck Verified status after previously being only SteamOS Compatible.

Proton-CachyOS 11.0-20261014, DWProton 11.0-15 and GE-Proton 11-10 each shipped with targeted fixes for specific games, controller handling, and Wayland windowing.

Linux kernel 7.3 includes Valve-funded VRAM management improvements, CPU scheduling tweaks, older AMD GPU support, and initial driver support for the 2026 Steam Controller.

SteamOS 3.9.3 Beta fixes a performance issue where Star Wars: Galactic Racer would degrade after suspend on Steam Machine, alongside GPU and audio fixes.

Intel TDX hardware handles KeyID memory transitions without software cache flushing, allowing Linux to remove the now-unnecessary code.

Pending synchronous queue support for VirtIO-FS reduced a libkrunfw build from 7:43 to 5:34 in testing by Sergio López.

ReactOS's built-in NTFS driver has matured enough to install and run the operating system, and now supports formatting NTFS volumes.

The Starfinder: Afterlight demo for Linux and Windows has been updated with new combat mechanics and performance improvements ahead of Steam Next Fest.

The dark fantasy roguelite action RPG Ember and Blade is scheduled for Steam Early Access on January 8, 2027.

Valve resolved crashes in Zero Company on SteamOS by disabling NVIDIA NVAPI in the game's default launch options.

Valve's latest Steam Client Beta includes a second round of optimizations to speed up application startup.

Valve's new SteamOS 3.9.3 Beta update focuses on Steam Frame connectivity and various hardware bug fixes.

The Wine 11.20 development release introduces relay debugging for ARM64EC and moves CDROM support to the Mount Manager.

Wine 11.20 introduces a structural change by moving CD-ROM support to the Mount Manager as part of an NTDLL rework.

The SteamOS 3.9.3 Beta introduces an updated Arch Linux base, Plasma 6.7.3, and Linux kernel 7.2.

GNOME is transitioning GNOME OS from a nightly testing artifact to a more stable distribution using current stable GNOME releases.

The Steam Deck Beta client has transitioned to a 64-bit Linux application running within a Steam Runtime container.

Following legal actions against Yuzu and Ryujinx, surviving Switch emulators are moving away from centralized platforms like GitHub to self-hosted servers to avoid DMCA takedowns.

A new turn-based strategy bingo game built with Godot 4.7 has launched with native Linux support.

New benchmarks compare the performance of dual Intel Xeon 6980P processors on Ubuntu 26.10 against previous results on Ubuntu 25.10.

The Jackbox Party Pack 12 is now available on Linux, Mac, and Windows, featuring five new multiplayer titles.

AtomTeam has released the Plague Island DLC and version 1.2.1 patch, adding new content and stability fixes for Linux and Steam Deck users.

A new Proton Experimental update addresses several game crashes and adds support for Breadbox.

The first expansion for the roguelike Caves of Qud, titled Diaspora, will launch in Early Access on December 9.

The BRUTAL C# framework, which powers the Waylith engine used in RimWorld, is now source-available under a custom license.

Valve released a new Proton Experimental build addressing crashes and controller issues in specific Windows titles.

The SteamOS 0.5.6 Beta for Steam Frame adds support for adding .apk files via the desktop context menu and improves wireless adapter stability.

Wine 11.20 introduces Relay debugging for ARM64EC and moves CDROM support to the Mount Manager.

The Steam client on Linux is now a 64-bit application running within a Steam Runtime container to improve distribution consistency.

Two new titles, including the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion GOTY Edition, are now available as DRM-free copies via GOG's preservation initiative.

A free demo for the third-person point-and-click adventure game The Other Side of the Wall is now available on Linux, Mac, and Windows.

Pixel-art management game Cinema Theater Tycoon will launch on Linux, Mac, and Windows on November 9, 2026.

The Norse co-op shooter Gunnheim: Remastered has been rebuilt and released on Linux, Windows, and Steam Deck.

Godot 4.8 has reached the beta 1 stage, marking a feature freeze where development shifts to bug fixes and regressions.

Ubuntu 26.10 introduces GNOME 51, Rust-based coreutils, and expanded RISC-V support.

This hotfix resolves GOG login issues caused by Cloudflare checks and fixes UMU compatibility logic.

The 3D incremental game Keep Farming Aura has a playable demo available via Proton, with a native Linux version planned for the future.

The shadPS4 emulator update introduces P2P networking via a rewritten sceNet library and significant shader and texture cache improvements.

GE-Proton11-9 introduces automatic HDR detection for DX11 and DX12 games when using Wine-Wayland or Gamescope.

Valve has released a new Steam Client update with features like Big Art Mode, screensavers, and improved performance on high latency connections.

The latest GE-Proton release updates core components like Wine and DXVK while adding significant PlayStation controller support and Wayland windowing fixes.

PCSX2 emulator version 2.9.126 fixes type mismatches in GS/Shaders, resolving issues with Mesa 20.

The Radxa Linkr is an affordable IP KVM device that allows remote control of a target machine's video, keyboard, and mouse, including BIOS access.