Valve Software has released a new version of Proton. Proton is a tool based on WINE for use with the Steam client which allows games which are exclusive to Windows to run on the Linux operating system.

Proton is a tool for use with the Steam client which allows games which are exclusive to Windows to run on the Linux operating system. It uses Wine to facilitate this.

Most users will prefer to use Proton provided by the Steam client itself. The source code is provided to enable advanced users the ability to alter Proton. For example, some users may wish to use a different version of Wine with a particular title.

New in Proton 5.0-6:

• Fix DOOM Eternal DRM failures. This game requires the very latest video drivers.
• Performance and graphical improvements for Resident Evil 2 in both Direct3D 11 and 12 modes.
• Fix Proton 5.0 regressions in Rock of Ages, Dead Space, and Elder Scrolls Online.
• Fix Fallout 3, Panzer Corps hanging on launch.
• Fix external web browser links in some games, including Football Manager 2020 and Age of Empires II: HD Edition.
• Improve Rockstar Launcher appearance.
• Ignore Wacom tablets that present as joysticks.
• Fix DmC Devil May Cry crashing with rumble controllers.
• Fix VR error when users have a custom XDG_CONFIG_HOME setting.

Download Proton 5.0-6 from GitHub