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 5.13-5:
Download Proton 5.13-5 from GitHub
- Support new OpenXR virtual reality API. Microsoft Flight Simulator's VR mode is now usable on AMD hardware
- Update vkd3d-proton to v2.1.
- Fixed world sounds in Cyberpunk 2077.
- Online play is now functional in Red Dead Online and Read Dead Redemption 2.
- Fix hangs or crashes in Gears Tactics, Fallout 76, Kingdoms Reborn, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit, and Conan Exiles.
- Screenshot function is now usable in Fallout 76 and Path of Exile.
- Most games will now stop accepting input while the Steam game overlay is up.
- Fix missing text in Lumberjack's Destiny.
- Fix display resolution issue in DLC Quest and other XNA games.
