Heroes of Might and Magic 2 project fheroes2 version 1.1.15 is out now
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/heroes-of-might-and-magic-2-project-fheroes2-version-1-1-15-is-out-now/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/heroes-of-might-and-magic-2-project-fheroes2-version-1-1-15-is-out-now/
GamingOnLinux
Heroes of Might and Magic 2 project fheroes2 version 1.1.15 is out now
A brand new version of fheroes2 is out now, the open source and cross-platform Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine reimplementation.
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D7VK version 1.7 brings even more retro Direct3D gaming to Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/d7vk-version-1-7-brings-even-more-retro-direct3d-gaming-to-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/d7vk-version-1-7-brings-even-more-retro-direct3d-gaming-to-linux/
GamingOnLinux
D7VK version 1.7 brings even more retro Direct3D gaming to Linux
D7VK is a Vulkan-based translation layer for D7VK 3, 5, 6, 7 to run with Wine / Proton on Linux and version 1.7 further improves running retro games.
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Open source RTS game Warzone 2100 version 4.7 brings major changes
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/open-source-rts-game-warzone-2100-version-4-7-brings-major-changes/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/open-source-rts-game-warzone-2100-version-4-7-brings-major-changes/
GamingOnLinux
Open source RTS game Warzone 2100 version 4.7 brings major changes
Warzone 2100 is an excellent classic real-time strategy (RTS) game that continues living on thanks to the open source community, with a huge new release out.
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The absolute classic Cave Story+ has a huge free upgrade on PC
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-absolute-classic-cave-story-has-a-huge-free-upgrade-on-pc/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-absolute-classic-cave-story-has-a-huge-free-upgrade-on-pc/
GamingOnLinux
The absolute classic Cave Story+ has a huge free upgrade on PC
Cave Story+ is a true classic and the developers have given the PC release an absolutely massive upgrade with tons new for the game including 2-player.
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Dune: Awakening to get self-hosted servers, plus they're splitting PvE and PvP
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/dune-awakening-to-get-self-hosted-servers-plus-theyre-splitting-pve-and-pvp/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/dune-awakening-to-get-self-hosted-servers-plus-theyre-splitting-pve-and-pvp/
GamingOnLinux
Dune: Awakening to get self-hosted servers, plus they're splitting PvE and PvP
Funcom are finally dealing with some of the wider issues in the MMO Dune: Awakening, which includes expanded self-hosting support and more focus on PvE.
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Triple-i Initiative Showcase had some really incredible announcements - a roundup
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/triple-i-initiative-showcase-had-some-really-incredible-announcements-a-roundup/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/triple-i-initiative-showcase-had-some-really-incredible-announcements-a-roundup/
GamingOnLinux
Triple-i Initiative Showcase had some really incredible announcements - a roundup
Love indie games? The Triple-i Initiative Showcase happened recently (while I was on holiday) and there were some truly incredible announcements.
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Amazon Luna rips out game stores, game purchases and third-party subscriptions
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/amazon-luna-rips-out-game-stores-game-purchases-and-third-party-subscriptions/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/amazon-luna-rips-out-game-stores-game-purchases-and-third-party-subscriptions/
GamingOnLinux
Amazon Luna rips out game stores, game purchases and third-party subscriptions
How long before Amazon Luna goes the way of Google Stadia? Amazon announced some big changes for their cloud gaming service.
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Portal 2: Community Edition arrives in Beta on April 17
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/portal-2-community-edition-arrives-in-beta-on-april-17/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/portal-2-community-edition-arrives-in-beta-on-april-17/
GamingOnLinux
Portal 2: Community Edition arrives in Beta on April 17
The Portal 2 modding scene is about to explode with the upcoming Beta release of Portal 2: Community Edition, giving you some big new tools.
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Dome Keeper free multiplayer update and Lost Keepers DLC have launched
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/dome-keeper-free-multiplayer-update-and-lost-keepers-dlc-have-launched/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/dome-keeper-free-multiplayer-update-and-lost-keepers-dlc-have-launched/
GamingOnLinux
Dome Keeper free multiplayer update and Lost Keepers DLC have launched
The excellent Dome Keeper now has multiplayer, and there's a new content DLC available that brings The Infiltrator and The Beastmaster characters.
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SteamOS 3.8.2 Beta brings fixes for security issues, trackpad on Legion Go and Borderlands 2
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steamos-3-8-2-beta-brings-fixes-for-security-issues-trackpad-on-legion-go-and-borderlands-2/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steamos-3-8-2-beta-brings-fixes-for-security-issues-trackpad-on-legion-go-and-borderlands-2/
GamingOnLinux
SteamOS 3.8.2 Beta brings fixes for security issues, trackpad on Legion Go and Borderlands 2
We're hopefully closing in on the next big stable update for SteamOS, with Valve releasing SteamOS 3.8.2 Beta.
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SteamVR Beta 2.16.3 brings Linux fixes for VRLink
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steamvr-beta-2-16-3-brings-linux-fixes-for-vrlink/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steamvr-beta-2-16-3-brings-linux-fixes-for-vrlink/
GamingOnLinux
SteamVR Beta 2.16.3 brings Linux fixes for VRLink
Seems SteamVR for Linux really is getting some more attention recently, after a number of fixes in the previous Beta we have a few more here.
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No Man's Sky channels a little Pokemon with the Xeno Arena update
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/no-mans-sky-channels-a-little-pokemon-with-the-xeno-arena-update/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/no-mans-sky-channels-a-little-pokemon-with-the-xeno-arena-update/
GamingOnLinux
No Man's Sky channels a little Pokemon with the Xeno Arena update
No Man's Sky is steadily turning into the everything game isn't it? Hello Games have released another big upgrade for it recently adding creature battling.
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Sentinel is an achievement watcher for non-Steam games on Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/sentinel-is-an-achievement-watcher-for-non-steam-games-on-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/sentinel-is-an-achievement-watcher-for-non-steam-games-on-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Sentinel is an achievement watcher for non-Steam games on Linux
Love achievement hunting but play games outside of Steam on Linux? Sounds like Sentinel is an open source tool you'll want to see.
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Various Warhammer Classics arrive on Steam along with some returning upgraded games
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/various-warhammer-classics-arrive-on-steam-along-with-some-returning-upgraded-games/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/various-warhammer-classics-arrive-on-steam-along-with-some-returning-upgraded-games/
GamingOnLinux
Various Warhammer Classics arrive on Steam along with some returning upgraded games
Games Workshop announced that a bunch of Warhammer Classics have arrived on Steam. Some brand new to Steam, others returning with some upgrades.
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Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged is up on Kickstarter
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/broken-sword-the-smoking-mirror-reforged-is-up-on-kickstarter/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/broken-sword-the-smoking-mirror-reforged-is-up-on-kickstarter/
GamingOnLinux
Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged is up on Kickstarter
After releasing the Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged back in 2024, developer Revolution are preparing Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged
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X.Org X server and Xwayland security advisory released for multiple issues
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/x-org-x-server-and-xwayland-security-advisory-released-for-multiple-issues/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/x-org-x-server-and-xwayland-security-advisory-released-for-multiple-issues/
GamingOnLinux
X.Org X server and Xwayland security advisory released for multiple issues
Time to get ready to run some system upgrades, as the X.Org X server and Xwayland developers have released a security advisory due to multiple issues.
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The Secrets update for Necesse includes collabs with Palworld, Rimworld, Core Keeper and Valheim
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-secrets-update-for-necesse-includes-collabs-with-palworld-rimworld-core-keeper-and-valheim/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-secrets-update-for-necesse-includes-collabs-with-palworld-rimworld-core-keeper-and-valheim/
GamingOnLinux
The Secrets update for Necesse includes collabs with Palworld, Rimworld, Core Keeper and Valheim
Necesse blends a bit of many genres and now many collabs all in one in the Secrets update that's out now.
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New US Congress bill proposal requires all operating system providers to verify ages
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/new-us-congress-bill-proposal-requires-all-operating-system-providers-to-verify-ages/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/new-us-congress-bill-proposal-requires-all-operating-system-providers-to-verify-ages/
GamingOnLinux
New US Congress bill proposal requires all operating system providers to verify ages
We've covered here before on individual US states setting up their own age verification laws, and now a new US Congress bill has been proposed for it.
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Only 2 years after release Star Trek: Resurgence is being delisted
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/only-2-years-after-release-star-trek-resurgence-is-being-delisted/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/only-2-years-after-release-star-trek-resurgence-is-being-delisted/
GamingOnLinux
Only 2 years after release Star Trek: Resurgence is being delisted
Dramatic Labs / Bruner House have abruptly announced that Star Trek: Resurgence from 2024 is already being delisted.
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SteamOS 3.7.21 released to stable with security and stability updates
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steamos-3-7-21-released-to-stable-with-security-and-stability-updates/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steamos-3-7-21-released-to-stable-with-security-and-stability-updates/
GamingOnLinux
SteamOS 3.7.21 released to stable with security and stability updates
While Valve are working to get SteamOS 3.8 Beta into stable with lots of big changes, a small SteamOS stable update has been released.
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