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Unity has revealed plans to integrate official Steam support into its game engine, aiming for better native performance on Linux devices like the Steam Deck and the upcoming Steam Machine. The announcement was made during the GDC 2026 Product Update. This move seeks to reduce reliance on Valve's Proton compatibility layer.

25. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Nvidia is recruiting specialists to enhance gaming performance on Linux systems, focusing on the Vulkan API and Valve's Proton software. The job listings highlight efforts to address performance bottlenecks amid growing adoption of devices like the Steam Deck. This move signals the company's investment in alternatives to Windows for gamers.

Following the initial announcement of ntsync kernel driver support in SteamOS 3.7.20 beta, early testing shows minor performance improvements for older Windows games like classic Call of Duty titles running via Proton on the Steam Deck, building on the existing fsync driver.

5. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Nvidia is reportedly preparing to launch native support for its GeForce Now cloud gaming service on Linux operating systems later in 2026. This move aims to eliminate the need for workarounds currently used by Linux users, including those on Steam Deck. The announcement comes amid speculation and a separate controversy over a new playtime cap.

Discord has released a client update with significant improvements for Linux users, including better video encoding and fixes for common issues. The changes, detailed in an engineering blog post on December 8, 2025, aim to boost performance on platforms like the Steam Deck. These enhancements come alongside broader fixes and optimizations across the app.

14. November 2025 Von KI berichtet

Valve Corporation announced Proton 10.0-3 on November 13, 2025, a stable update to its compatibility layer that enhances running Windows games on Linux systems, including the Steam Deck. The release includes dozens of fixes and optimizations for various titles and hardware. It builds on prior versions to narrow the gap between Windows and Linux gaming.