CachyOS December 2024 Release: Optimized Kernel, RustiCL, and Wireless Enhancements
Arch-based CachyOS's December '24 update brings optimized kernels with AutoFDO, RustiCL for Mesa, wireless-regdb by default, Bluetooth support, and key fixes.
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DXVK 2.5.2 Improves Windows Gaming Experience
DXVK 2.5.2 improves fullscreen behavior on Windows, addresses alt-tab and GDI interface issues, tweaks Vulkan swap chains, and fixes bugs.
Bottles 51.16 Update Brings New Features and Bug Fixes
Bottles 51.16, a Windows compatibility layer for Linux, brings bug fixes, Flatpak improvements, and MangoHud settings.
Proton 9.0-4: New Games Supported, Bug Fixes for AMD and NVIDIA GPUs
Proton 9.0-4 update streamlines Linux gaming, brings new game compatibility, fixes crashes, and boosts performance.
December Steam Client Update Enhances Game Recording
December Steam Client Update: Fixes rare crashes, enhances game recording settings, resolves audio desync, and improves Remote Play for Mac and Linux.
Lutris 0.5.18 Brings Default Dark Theme and Cover-Art Display
Lutris 0.5.18 open-source game manager for Linux brings default dark theme, advanced search tags, new game sources, DXVK v2.4 support, and more.
DXVK 2.5 Unveils Major Memory Management Overhaul for Smoother Gaming
DXVK 2.5 optimizes memory with periodic defragmentation, enabling efficient resource use for better game performance without increasing VRAM costs.
Linux Surges to 2% Usage on Valve’s Steam Gaming Platform
Linux now powers 2% of Steam gamers, doubling its user count in three years. Arch remains the preferred game distro.
Asahi Linux Brings Gaming to M1/M2 Macs
Asahi Linux's alpha release allows a smooth Apple's M1/M2 hardware gaming with Vulkan 1.3 drivers and x86 emulation.
OpenRazer 3.9 Launches with Expanded Support for Latest Razer Devices
OpenRazer 3.9 enriches gaming for Linux users by supporting the latest Razer devices and switching to more reliable notification commands.