Vulkan
A new workaround in Intel's Linux driver has significantly improved game loading performance. For Monster Hunter World, initial load times are now halved. This development comes from Phoronix testing on Linux hardware.
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Nvidia has launched version 580.126.09 of its graphics driver, targeting improved support for recent Linux kernels. This minor update addresses compatibility issues and fixes specific display bugs for users on Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris platforms. The release builds on the 580 series' recent advancements in Wayland and performance optimizations.
The open-source VKD3D-Proton project has released version 3.0, bringing major improvements to Direct3D 12 support on Vulkan for Linux gaming. This update includes AMD FSR4 integration and a complete rewrite of the DXBC shader backend. Games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered now run better on Linux.
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The Mesa team has issued version 25.2.6, a key bugfix update in the 25.2 series aimed at improving driver stability and compatibility. Announced on October 29, 2025, by Eric Engestrom, the release addresses issues across various open-source graphics backends. The next update is slated for November 12.