Valve releases Proton 8.0 update with Steam Deck and Linux gaming improvements

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Published onApril 18, 2023

published onApril 18, 2023

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Proton 8.0 is out now, bringing with it a slew of improvements for Linux gaming, including for Steam OS.

For those unfamiliar, Proton is the compatibility layer tool (note: not an emulator) used by Steam OS to run Windows games, similarly to Wine on other Linux distros like Ubuntu.

Aside from a ton of bug fixes, Proton 8.0 introduces a long list of newly compatible games for Steam OS, including some heavy hitters like Dead Space Remake, Forspoken and Nioh 2. See the complete list of newly playable titles below.

Proton 8.0 is now available with many changes. Our biggest rebase to date! Note: it requires a GPU with Vulkan 1.3 support. Experimental-8.0 will follow sometime this week.pic.twitter.com/wzGClZyIGE

— Pierre-Loup Griffais (@Plagman2)April 17, 2023

This along with last week’s news thatMicrosoft may be planning a Windows 11 handheld modefor devices like the Steam Deck, mean that it’s an exciting time to be a Steam Deck owner.

As for the requirements for Proton 8.0, gamers will need a GPU with Vulkan 1.3 support. Proton Experimental will also see an update later this week.View the full Proton 8.0 patch notes here.

ViaSteam Deck HQ.

Featured image via Rockpapershotgun.

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