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EA hiring engineer to bring Javelin anti-cheat to ARM64, eyes Linux and Proton support
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Electronic Arts is seeking a Senior Anti-Cheat Engineer to develop a native ARM64 driver for its kernel-level Javelin anti-cheat, primarily for Windows on ARM devices, while planning future support for Linux and Proton. This could expand multiplayer access for ARM laptops like those with Snapdragon X Elite and Linux handhelds such as the Steam Deck.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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