Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOS
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/proton-11-beta-arrives-to-bring-enhanced-gaming-compatibility-to-linux-steamos/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/proton-11-beta-arrives-to-bring-enhanced-gaming-compatibility-to-linux-steamos/
GamingOnLinux
Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOS
Valve just put up a Beta for Proton 11, the next major release of their compatibility layer to run Windows games on Linux / SteamOS.
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METRO 2039 gets revealed for release this Winter
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/metro-2039-gets-revealed-for-release-this-winter/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/metro-2039-gets-revealed-for-release-this-winter/
GamingOnLinux
METRO 2039 gets revealed for release this Winter
Going deep into post-apocalyptic Moscow, 4A Games and Deep Silver have now fully revealed METRO 2039. It's going to release sometime this Winter.
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Nintendo 64 emulator Gopher64 adds RetroAchievements support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/nintendo-64-emulator-gopher64-adds-retroachievements-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/nintendo-64-emulator-gopher64-adds-retroachievements-support/
GamingOnLinux
Nintendo 64 emulator Gopher64 adds RetroAchievements support
If emulation is your thing - check out the Gopher64 emulator for the Nintendo 64, as a major new release of the open source project has arrived.
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Properly funny chaotic dungeon crawler Lucky Tower Ultimate 1.0 has launched
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/properly-funny-chaotic-dungeon-crawler-lucky-tower-ultimate-1-0-has-launched/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/properly-funny-chaotic-dungeon-crawler-lucky-tower-ultimate-1-0-has-launched/
GamingOnLinux
Properly funny chaotic dungeon crawler Lucky Tower Ultimate 1.0 has launched
If you enjoy replayable games that have plenty of action, exploration and comedy - Lucky Tower Ultimate is one you need to pick up.
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Death Stranding 2 patch 1.4 should make it look better on lower settings
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/death-stranding-2-patch-1-4-should-make-it-look-better-on-lower-settings/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/death-stranding-2-patch-1-4-should-make-it-look-better-on-lower-settings/
GamingOnLinux
Death Stranding 2 patch 1.4 should make it look better on lower settings
Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS are continuing to improved the PC release of Death Stranding 2, with patch 1.4 out now and there's more to come.
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The first major update for Slay the Spire 2 is out now
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-first-major-update-for-slay-the-spire-2-is-out-now/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-first-major-update-for-slay-the-spire-2-is-out-now/
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The first major update for Slay the Spire 2 is out now
After running an opt-in Beta for a while, Mega Crit have released the first major gameplay content update for the deck-builder Slay the Spire 2.
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PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 can now auto-configure games for you
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/playstation-3-emulator-rpcs3-can-now-auto-configure-games-for-you/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/playstation-3-emulator-rpcs3-can-now-auto-configure-games-for-you/
GamingOnLinux
PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 can now auto-configure games for you
Emulating the Sony PlayStation 3 just got even better, with the open source RPCS3 now configuring games for you.
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Wine 11.7 released with DirectSound 7.1 support, VBScript improvements, MSXML updates
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/wine-11-7-released-with-directsound-7-1-support-vbscript-improvements-msxml-updates/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/wine-11-7-released-with-directsound-7-1-support-vbscript-improvements-msxml-updates/
GamingOnLinux
Wine 11.7 released with DirectSound 7.1 support, VBScript improvements, MSXML updates
Wine 11.7 is out now for this impressive compatibility layer to run Windows apps and games on Linux.
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DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 gets formally announced
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/dragon-ball-xenoverse-3-gets-formally-announced/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/dragon-ball-xenoverse-3-gets-formally-announced/
GamingOnLinux
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 gets formally announced
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 has now been properly announced, and hopefully this time around the online multiplayer will work on Linux / SteamOS.
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Portal 2: Community Edition Beta is out now as a playground for modding
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/portal-2-community-edition-beta-is-out-now-as-a-playground-for-modding/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/portal-2-community-edition-beta-is-out-now-as-a-playground-for-modding/
GamingOnLinux
Portal 2: Community Edition Beta is out now as a playground for modding
Portal 2: Community Edition has arrived now in Beta, bringing with it a whole lot of goodies for modders to play with.
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Prehistoric life and farming sim Roots of Pacha gets a surprise Anniversary Update
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/prehistoric-life-and-farming-sim-roots-of-pacha-gets-a-surprise-anniversary-update/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/prehistoric-life-and-farming-sim-roots-of-pacha-gets-a-surprise-anniversary-update/
GamingOnLinux
Prehistoric life and farming sim Roots of Pacha gets a surprise Anniversary Update
While developer Soda Den continue working on their next game, the sweet Roots of Pacha has a surprise Anniversary Update out now with new content.
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MMO space shooter Star Conflict is shutting down
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/mmo-space-shooter-star-conflict-is-shutting-down/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/mmo-space-shooter-star-conflict-is-shutting-down/
GamingOnLinux
MMO space shooter Star Conflict is shutting down
Say goodbye to another game as Star Conflict from Star Gem Inc. / Gaijin Network Ltd is going to be completely shutting down later this year.
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Reality-bending puzzles arrive in Uncle Lee's Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster on May 12
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/reality-bending-puzzles-arrive-in-uncle-lees-cookbook-five-recipes-for-disaster-on-may-12/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/reality-bending-puzzles-arrive-in-uncle-lees-cookbook-five-recipes-for-disaster-on-may-12/
GamingOnLinux
Reality-bending puzzles arrive in Uncle Lee's Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster on May 12
Uncle Lee's Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster brings five episodes of reality-bending puzzles, witty dialogues and weird characters on May 12th.
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Classic survival horror Alone in the Dark gets a cross-platform reimplementation with enhancements
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/classic-survival-horror-alone-in-the-dark-gets-a-cross-platform-reimplementation-with-enhancements/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/classic-survival-horror-alone-in-the-dark-gets-a-cross-platform-reimplementation-with-enhancements/
GamingOnLinux
Classic survival horror Alone in the Dark gets a cross-platform reimplementation with enhancements
The original Alone in the Dark survival horror series has a fresh cross-platform game engine reimplementation, with lots of enhancements.
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Playnix launch their own Steam Machine-like Linux gaming console
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/playnix-launch-their-own-steam-machine-like-linux-gaming-console/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/playnix-launch-their-own-steam-machine-like-linux-gaming-console/
GamingOnLinux
Playnix launch their own Steam Machine-like Linux gaming console
Can't wait on the Steam Machine from Valve? Don't want to build your own? Perhaps the Playnix might be what you want then.
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KDE Plasma 6.7 gets per-screen virtual desktops and Wayland session management
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/kde-plasma-6-7-gets-per-screen-virtual-desktops-and-wayland-session-management/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/kde-plasma-6-7-gets-per-screen-virtual-desktops-and-wayland-session-management/
GamingOnLinux
KDE Plasma 6.7 gets per-screen virtual desktops and Wayland session management
KDE Plasma 6.7 is shaping up to be another excellent release of the popular Linux desktop environment, with exciting new features rolling in.
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Grab 7 action-packed games in the Sharp Shooters Humble Bundle
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/grab-7-action-packed-games-in-the-sharp-shooters-humble-bundle/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/grab-7-action-packed-games-in-the-sharp-shooters-humble-bundle/
GamingOnLinux
Grab 7 action-packed games in the Sharp Shooters Humble Bundle
Start your week off with a bunch of games to add to your collection with the Sharp Shooters Humble Bundle.
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Crusader Kings III gets a new major patch and Chapter V expansion pass
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/crusader-kings-iii-gets-a-new-major-patch-and-chapter-v-expansion-pass/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/crusader-kings-iii-gets-a-new-major-patch-and-chapter-v-expansion-pass/
GamingOnLinux
Crusader Kings III gets a new major patch and Chapter V expansion pass
Crusader Kings III just got a major update released, along with a new expansion pass to bring extra content to the popular Paradox strategy game.
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Lenovo Legion Go S sees a massive price jump
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/lenovo-legion-go-s-sees-a-massive-price-jump/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/lenovo-legion-go-s-sees-a-massive-price-jump/
GamingOnLinux
Lenovo Legion Go S sees a massive price jump
Is this the end of the PC gaming handheld dream? With shortages everywhere, we're now seeing the Lenovo Legion Go S price skyrocket.
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