The latest development release of Wine, version 9.19, has officially arrived, bringing new features and enhancements worth checking out. For those unfamiliar with it, it is a compatibility layer renowned for enabling Linux and macOS users to run Windows applications.
So, what’s new in Wine 9.19? To start, this version updates character tables to Unicode 16.0.0, which ensures better support for modern text standards and more seamless experiences across various languages and symbols.
Additionally, users who rely on Wayland will be happy to hear about improved window positioning in the Wayland driverโan important step toward a smoother, more native experience on Wayland desktops.
Gamers and retro enthusiasts will also find something to cheer about as this release extends support for network sessions in DirectPlay. This improvement means more legacy games can connect and communicate in multiplayer modes more reliably.
Moreover, adding plug-and-play device change notifications makes Wine more adaptive when external devices are connected or disconnected, improving overall convenience.
As always, the release also includes various bug fixes (a total of 11) identified in previous versions, thus enhancing the softwareโs overall stability and usability.
For more information, visit the announcement. Wine 9.19โs source code can be downloaded fromย GitLabโs project pageย for those interested in trying out or upgrading their current installation. The binary packages for various distributions are expected to be available shortly.
