Bottles, an open-source software tool built on top of Wine, designed to help users manage and run Windows applications and games on Linux systems by providing a user-friendly GUI, has just released its latest version, 51.14. Here’s whatโs new.
Bottles 51.14 Highlights
One major addition is the new “Native” Force Stop all Processes option, which provides an easier way to manage tasks. Additionally, the release introduces support for Windows 11, enhancing compatibility for users on the latest Microsoft OS.
Bottles also now provide the bottle path as an environment variable, making it more flexible for developers and users who rely on scripting.
Furthermore, version 51.14 includes support for personal repositories. There are also a few backend improvements: the GNOME runtime, Wine base, and important manifest updates are also in place. Translation improvements are also part of this release, ensuring broader language support.
Another significant enhancement is the addition of a Pre-Run script to the launch options. This provides users with even more customization for their launch settings.
The release addresses several key bugs, such as fixing the issue where bottles with different names and paths couldn’t be run through the bottle picker. Other fixes include adjustments to the “bottles/” URI processing.
Lastly, an interesting fact: the devs tested this version using the “Grand Theft Auto V” game via the Epic Games Store. For more information on all changes in Bottles 51.14, visit the changelog.
