Proton 9.0 gets more improvements for Linux gaming

Proton 9.0 includes in its latest release: Proton 9.0-3which has now appeared as a candidate release and is already being tested extensively, includes many other improvements for playing Windows games on Linux. In addition to the updated core components, the list of titles supported by the Wine-based program is once again expanding significantly. In addition, there are all the innovations from Proton Experimental as well as many bug fixes from the Proton Hotfixes development branch.

Valve works at the grassroots level.

Valve is improving its software based on the Windows-compatible operating environment at the base and bringing it forward with the new environment. mono wineA powerful, open source, cross-platform application for Microsoft .NET, version 9.2.0, VKD3D Protona fork of DirectX 12 VKD3D, version 2.13, specially adapted for Proton, as well as the latest DirectX to Vulkan translator. DXFK In version 2.4 completely updated base for Proton 9.0-3. Also newer Dxfc Nafaby With version number 0.7.1 for Geforce graphics cards.

• Proton 9.0-3
  • Mono Wine 9.2
  • VKD3D Proton 2.13
  • DXFK NFABI 0.7.1
  • DXVK 2.13

Thanks to many innovations, improvements and bug fixes from both development branches. Proton Experimental and Proton Reformation Windows games that previously refused to start or tended to crash now also work with Proton 9.0-3. The following games can now be played via Proton.

Source: Valve



There are also special bug fixes aimed at improving support for many titles. Later games benefit from this.

Source: Valve



There's also improved language support and localization for ArenaNet's MMORPG Guild Wars 2.

The final version is expected soon.

While the current version of Proton 9.0-3 can already be safely tested through the corresponding development, the final version will be released after the current testing phase is completed. For stable operation, it is recommended to continue using Proton 9.0-2.

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source: valve via github