Mesa 25.0.3 graphics drivers released with numerous bug fixes
Mesa 25.0.3 has arrived as the latest bug-fix release for open source Linux graphics drivers, bringing a bunch of fixes across different drivers and some game fixes are included too.
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Command & Conquer - Combined Arms gets a major update with new missions, AI improvements and more
Command & Conquer - Combined Arms is a huge free RTS game based on OpenRA that includes Command & Conquer and Red Alert action combined in one game with plenty of extras and enhancements.
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GE-Proton 9-27 brings fixes for Ubisoft Connect, Epic Games, Wuthering Waves and Monster Hunter Wilds
The community maintained compatibility layer for Windows games on Linux / Steam Deck, GE-Proton version 9-27 is out now with numerous fixes.
ProtonUp-Qt v2.12 brings a new Steam Deck theme and support for Proton-CachyOS
ProtonUp-Qt is a tool to add extra compatibility tools on Linux / Steam Deck like GE-Proton. A new release out now with version 2.12.
KDE Plasma 6.3.4 fixes 'the most common Plasma crash', now down to zero very high priority bugs
Work on the KDE Plasma desktop sounds like it continues to go very well, with some really important bug fixes arriving to make the experience a lot nicer. My favourite Linux desktop environment and what powers the Desktop Mode on Steam Deck.
Linux support for Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour is coming along now it's open source
Now that the code for Command & Conquer Generals (along with other classic RTS games from EA) is open source, the community is working on getting it working natively on Linux without the need of Wine / Proton.
Nearly two years after the last update, Quake II RTX 1.8 is out with Quake 2 Remastered map support
Lightspeed Studios / NVIDIA have recently updated Quake II RTX, their ray-traced reimagining of id software’s old school classic.
Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) Beta released
Ubuntu 25.04 is due out next month, with a Beta now live for testing so you can see all that's new and report any unexpected issues.
Fixing a Steam Deck OLED bug for the Linux kernel 6.14 release was a major challenge
With the Linux kernel 6.14 out now, I noted in my quick-look overview about a bug that was fixed for the Steam Deck OLED model. Collabora have given a little more info on their work for this issue and how it was a challenge.
ChimeraOS Linux 48 brings new hardware support for your handhelds and living room PCs
There's a good few ways of getting Linux on handhelds and living room PCs, with ChimeraOS Linux being one of the great ones. ChimeraOS Linux 48 has just released bringing in a whole lot of improvements.
Nexus formally announce their open source cross-platform Nexus Mods App: Stardew Valley Preview
The new cross-platform and open source Nexus Mods App is coming along with their team now formally announcing the Stardew Valley Preview. With support for Linux / Steam Deck baked right in.
Linux kernel 6.14 out late due to 'pure incompetence' - don't get too excited about Linux gaming boosts
Linux kernel 6.14 has arrived today, and a day later than it was expected. As usual there's lots new from supported hardware to various improvements.
Emulation manager EmuDeck 2.4 brings Steam library integration changes, improved BIOS checker
EmuDeck is an all-in-one solution for managing emulation on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck and other handhelds and the 2.4 release brings some nice additions.
Thief-like free and open source game The Dark Mod 2.13 brings better AI vision and new graphical goodies
The Dark Mod is a seriously impressive project giving us a completely free and open source standalone Thief-like stealth game, and The Dark Mod 2.13 release is another great one.
The EchoPatch to modernize F.E.A.R. adds in gamepad support
EchoPatch, a mod patch for the classic and awesome shooter F.E.A.R. has another new release out and this brings gamepad support.
Wine 10.4 continues work on Bluetooth driver and more Vulkan video decoder support in WineD3D
Wine 10.4 is out now as the latest development release of the Windows compatibility layer, bringing new features and assorted bug fixes.
Proton Experimental adds fixes for GTA V Enhanced and more for Linux / Steam Deck
Valve released another smaller update for Proton Experimental, the constantly changing compatibility layer to run Windows games on Linux platforms like the Steam Deck with SteamOS.
GNOME 48 released with Notification Stacking, Performance Improvements and initial HDR support
GNOME 48 is a big new release including multiple major enhancements to one of the most-used desktop environments on Linux. There's some big stuff in this one!
Fedora Linux 42 Beta and Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Beta released
Fedora Linux 42 Beta and for macOS hardware Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Beta are both now available for some testing to help make another great Linux distribution release.
Palworld cross-play has arrived along with a new cosmetic system and Pal transfers between worlds
Pocketpair have released the latest update for their smash-hit monster catching game Palworld, bringing cross-play for all platforms along with other features and bug fixes.
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