The open-source tool Bottles has released version 62.0, enhancing compatibility for running Windows applications on Linux. Key updates include support for the Dynamic Launcher portal and improved progress reporting for backups. The release addresses several technical issues to better integrate with Linux environments.
Bottles, a graphical interface built on Wine for managing prefixes to run Windows applications and games on Linux, announced version 62.0 on February 16, 2026. This update focuses on improving hardware detection and system integration, particularly for users in sandboxed setups like Flatpak.
A notable enhancement fixes GPU detection for devices classified as “Display controller,” which previously caused compatibility problems on certain graphics hardware. This change broadens support across diverse Linux systems.
The version adds compatibility with the Dynamic Launcher portal, enabling sandboxed applications to create and manage .desktop entries on the host system. Such functionality strengthens ties with desktop environments, making it easier to launch apps seamlessly, especially in Flatpak installations.
For developers using Flatpak builds, the release resolves issues with the bottles-cli command-line tool, restoring its full operation in development environments.
User experience sees improvements in backup processes, now featuring visible progress indicators during backups and restores, providing better feedback on task status. Additionally, the update permits adding valid system environment variables without triggering validation errors and fixes a glitch in the daily donation prompt interface.
In gaming-related adjustments, Wine-level FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) support has been eliminated, with FSR activation limited to sessions run under Gamescope. The release also incorporates updated translations for broader accessibility.
Further details on these changes are available in the project's GitHub changelog.
