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Vulkan Video 1.0 released with the Vulkan 1.3.238 spec update
The Khronos Group has announced that Vulkan Video is done and ready, the 1.0 release is out with the Vulkan 1.3.238 spec update and no longer considered provisional.
Category: Vulkan
The rather great LEGO Bricktales switches to Vulkan on Linux, adds UI scaling options
LEGO Bricktales was already a lot of fun and now perhaps it's even better with some new options and improvements for their Native Linux version too.
Intel using DXVK (part of Steam Proton) for their Windows Arc GPU DX 9 drivers
Intel recently announced a big driver update for their Arc GPUs on Windows, because their DirectX 9 performance wasn't as good as it could have been. Turns out, they're using code from the open source DXVK which is part of Steam Play Proton.
NVIDIA talks up RTX IO with GDeflate (used in DirectStorage 1.1) to speed up games
Vulkan version 1.3.233 was released back in November, and with it came two new extensions from NVIDIA designed to help speed up gaming on Linux and Windows. Their tech is even used in DirectStorage from Microsoft.
Half-Life 2, Portal, Portal 2, Left 4 Dead 2 all get upgraded with DXVK 2.0 Vulkan
With the recent release of DXVK 2.0, the Direct3D 9 / 10 / 11 to Vulkan translation layer, it pulled in DXVK-Native for Native Linux builds and so Valve has upgraded Half-Life 2, Portal, Portal 2, Left 4 Dead 2.
Dota 2 set to remove OpenGL support, new hero announced and more
Valve has put out an update for Dota 2 and there's some major changes coming, along with another new hero set to enter the fold.
AMD driver update gets Red Dead Redemption 2 working better on Steam Deck / Linux
Are you having issues with Red Dead Redemption 2 on either the Steam Deck or a Linux desktop with an AMD GPU? Well, upcoming driver updates should improve it.
NVIDIA put out new Vulkan Beta Driver with Vulkan Video updates
NVIDIA has released a new version of their Vulkan Beta Driver, with new extensions supported and updates to their support of the newer Vulkan Video.
Intel's Linux Vulkan Driver readying up a 60%+ speed boost "in draw throughput"
In another nice win for open source graphics, the Vulkan Driver for Intel on Linux is looking set to get a nice speed boost.
X-Plane 12 flight sim is now available in Early Access with Linux support
The next-generation X-Plane 12 flight simulator is on the way, with it now being officially announced as available in Early Access with a Beta.
Cross-vendor Mesh Shading for the Vulkan API is now here
Today the Vulkan API specification 1.3.226 was released and it brings with it an exciting new extension with VK_EXT_mesh_shader.
NVIDIA Vulkan Beta Driver 515.49.14 out now
NVIDIA has released the latest update to their special Vulkan Beta Driver, for developers and users who want to test out the very-latest stuff.
Raspberry Pi 4 gets a graphics bump with Vulkan 1.2 conformance
Are you still enjoying your Raspberry Pi 4? Well, there's a graphics bump coming thanks to all the work in the drivers with it hitting Vulkan 1.2 conformance.
Vulkan Beta Driver 515.49.10 out now for Linux
NVIDIA has released a fresh upgrade to their special developer-focused Vulkan Beta Drivers with version 515.49.10.
War Thunder has the Danger Zone update out with the F-14A Tomcat
Got the need for speed? The F-14A Tomcat has landed in War Thunder with the major Danger Zone update out now.
Dota 2 gets a nice performance improvement with the Vulkan renderer
The Battle Report Update is out now for Dota 2, with the majority of it being for Dota Plus but there's also some of the usual balancing changes and a nice improvement for people using the Vulkan renderer.
Valve updates Portal to improve Steam Deck performance
Valve sure do give a lot of love to their games (okay, most, I hear the rumbling of TF2 fans in the background) and a new update has rolled out for the original Portal to help the Steam Deck.
War Thunder gets officially Steam Deck Verified
Gaijin Entertainment has updated War Thunder, and as a result it went through Deck Verified once again to get a fully Verified status for the Steam Deck.
Zink, the OpenGL on top of Vulkan driver gets 'Kopper' merged — huge for the future
Zink is an open source driver layer that gives OpenGL on top of Vulkan, it's been in progress for some time now, steadily making progress. Just recently, a big advancement was pulled in.
Online platformer DDraceNetwork gets Vulkan support
DDraceNetwork, a free and open source online co-op platformer now has Vulkan API integrated as of the latest update.
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