Multiplayer kaiju action game BeastLink looks like it has potential
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/multiplayer-kaiju-action-game-beastlink-looks-like-it-has-potential/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/multiplayer-kaiju-action-game-beastlink-looks-like-it-has-potential/
GamingOnLinux
Multiplayer kaiju action game BeastLink looks like it has potential
Humans, vehicles and massive kaiju beasts collide in BeastLink, which looks like Godzilla meets Kaiju No. 8 with destructible environments.
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Valve released the new Steam Controller and Puck CAD files for modders
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/valve-released-the-new-steam-controller-and-puck-cad-files-for-modders/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/valve-released-the-new-steam-controller-and-puck-cad-files-for-modders/
GamingOnLinux
Valve released the new Steam Controller and Puck CAD files for modders
Along with the recent stable Steam client update bringing full support for the Steam Controller, Valve also released the CAD files for modders.
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Classic Eugen Systems RTS game R.U.S.E. returns with upgrades and Steam Deck support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/classic-eugen-systems-rts-game-r-u-s-e-returns-with-upgrades-and-steam-deck-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/classic-eugen-systems-rts-game-r-u-s-e-returns-with-upgrades-and-steam-deck-support/
GamingOnLinux
Classic Eugen Systems RTS game R.U.S.E. returns with upgrades and Steam Deck support
It has been unavailable for 10 years but R.U.S.E. from Eugen Systems has returned, with upgrades and full Steam Deck support too.
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Stop Killing Games, Mozilla, EFF and others release statement urging UK policymakers to keep the web open
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/stop-killing-games-mozilla-eff-and-others-release-statement-urging-uk-policymakers-to-keep-the-web-open/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/stop-killing-games-mozilla-eff-and-others-release-statement-urging-uk-policymakers-to-keep-the-web-open/
GamingOnLinux
Stop Killing Games, Mozilla, EFF and others release statement urging UK policymakers to keep the web open
The fightback against regulations to lock down the internet in the UK is heating up, with multiple big groups joining together with a firm statement.
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VKD3D-Proton 3.0.1 brings many Linux gaming enhancements for Direct3D 12 via Vulkan
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/vkd3d-proton-3-0-1-brings-many-linux-gaming-enhancements-for-direct3d-12-via-vulkan/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/vkd3d-proton-3-0-1-brings-many-linux-gaming-enhancements-for-direct3d-12-via-vulkan/
GamingOnLinux
VKD3D-Proton 3.0.1 brings many Linux gaming enhancements for Direct3D 12 via Vulkan
VKD3D-Proton is an incredibly important project for ensuring Direct3D 12 games run well on Linux / SteamOS using Vulkan, with a big new release up.
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ICYMI: Check out my thoughts on the new Steam Controller from Valve
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/the-new-steam-controller-from-valve-is-out-now-some-early-thoughts/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/the-new-steam-controller-from-valve-is-out-now-some-early-thoughts/
GamingOnLinux
The new Steam Controller from Valve is out now - some early thoughts
The new Steam Controller launched today and thanks to Valve providing GamingOnLinux a review unit, I've been able to put it through some Linux testing.
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Mesa 26.1.0 released bringing lots of Linux graphics driver enhancements
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/mesa-26-1-0-released-bringing-lots-of-linux-graphics-driver-enhancements/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/mesa-26-1-0-released-bringing-lots-of-linux-graphics-driver-enhancements/
GamingOnLinux
Mesa 26.1.0 released bringing lots of Linux graphics driver enhancements
Mesa 26.1.0 is out now as the latest new-feature release of open source graphics drivers for Linux, with upgraded Vulkan support and performance improvements.
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D7VK 1.9 brings 2D upgrades for classic Direct3D games on Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/d7vk-1-9-brings-2d-upgrades-for-classic-direct3d-games-on-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/d7vk-1-9-brings-2d-upgrades-for-classic-direct3d-games-on-linux/
GamingOnLinux
D7VK 1.9 brings 2D upgrades for classic Direct3D games on Linux
D7VK has done a lot of work on getting retro 3D games to run well on Linux with older Direct3D versions, now classic 2D games have seen some love.
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Atari acquires the rights to the classic Legendary Wizardry RPGs 1-5
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/atari-acquires-the-rights-to-the-classic-legendary-wizardry-rpgs-1-5/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/atari-acquires-the-rights-to-the-classic-legendary-wizardry-rpgs-1-5/
GamingOnLinux
Atari acquires the rights to the classic Legendary Wizardry RPGs 1-5
Atari are continuing their gradual acquiring spree, as they just announced they've sucked up the the rights to multiple classic Legendary Wizardry RPGs.
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Paradox Interactive announced as publisher for Transport Fever 3
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/paradox-interactive-announced-as-publisher-for-transport-fever-3/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/paradox-interactive-announced-as-publisher-for-transport-fever-3/
GamingOnLinux
Paradox Interactive announced as publisher for Transport Fever 3
Paradox Interactive are teaming up with Urban Games to publish the upcoming Transport Fever 3, which seems like a fitting match don't you think?
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EVE Online developer goes independent as Fenris Creations, partners up with Google DeepMind
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/eve-online-developer-goes-independent-as-fenris-creations-partners-up-with-google-deepmind/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/eve-online-developer-goes-independent-as-fenris-creations-partners-up-with-google-deepmind/
GamingOnLinux
EVE Online developer goes independent as Fenris Creations, partners up with Google DeepMind
The EVE Online developers have announced two big bits of news - first, they're independent again now as Fenris Creations but they're also teaming with Google.
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Update for the article on Atari acquiring the rights to the classic Legendary Wizardry RPGs 1-5 - it's being disputed by Drecom: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/atari-acquires-the-rights-to-the-classic-legendary-wizardry-rpgs-1-5/
GamingOnLinux
Atari acquires the rights to the classic Legendary Wizardry RPGs 1-5
Atari are continuing their gradual acquiring spree, as they just announced they've sucked up the the rights to multiple classic Legendary Wizardry RPGs.
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Humble Choice for May 2026 has Diablo IV, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/humble-choice-for-may-2026-has-diablo-iv-shin-megami-tensei-v-vengeance-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/humble-choice-for-may-2026-has-diablo-iv-shin-megami-tensei-v-vengeance-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
Humble Choice for May 2026 has Diablo IV, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and more
Another interesting month for Humble Choice subscribers, with a fresh set of games to claim for keeps that includes Blizzard's Diablo IV.
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Just a reminder that we're trying out Fluxer as a Discord alternative if you want to try it too: https://fluxer.gg/nXH7VLia
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Civilization VII "Test of Time" update lands May 19, finally letting you play entirely as one civ
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/civilization-vii-test-of-time-update-lands-may-19-finally-letting-you-play-entirely-as-one-civ/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/civilization-vii-test-of-time-update-lands-may-19-finally-letting-you-play-entirely-as-one-civ/
GamingOnLinux
Civilization VII "Test of Time" update lands May 19, finally letting you play entirely as one civ
Test of Time is a huge update announced for the mixed bag that is Civilization VII, as Firaxis finally deal with the main complaints.
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Valve announce a reservation system for the new Steam Controller
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/valve-announce-a-reservation-system-for-the-new-steam-controller/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/valve-announce-a-reservation-system-for-the-new-steam-controller/
GamingOnLinux
Valve announce a reservation system for the new Steam Controller
Since demand far exceeded Valve's own expectations for the new Steam Controller, they're implementing a reservation system.
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Linux security flaws Dirty Frag and Copy Fail are a good reminder to stay up to date
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/linux-security-flaws-dirty-frag-and-copy-fail-are-a-good-reminder-to-stay-up-to-date/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/linux-security-flaws-dirty-frag-and-copy-fail-are-a-good-reminder-to-stay-up-to-date/
GamingOnLinux
Linux security flaws Dirty Frag and Copy Fail are a good reminder to stay up to date
Have you run your Linux distribution updates recently? You probably should, because Dirty Frag and Copy Fail are coming for you.
SteamOS 3.8.4 Beta brings further Steam Machine support and fixes for experimental nested desktop mode
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/steamos-3-8-4-beta-brings-further-steam-machine-support-fixes-for-experimental-nested-desktop-mode/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/steamos-3-8-4-beta-brings-further-steam-machine-support-fixes-for-experimental-nested-desktop-mode/
GamingOnLinux
SteamOS 3.8.4 Beta brings further Steam Machine support and fixes for experimental nested desktop mode
Along with SteamOS 3.8.4 Beta being released with more exciting improvements, an essential stable update SteamOS 3.7.23 was also released.
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Story-driven RTS game TFC2: Collapse of The Bronze Age announced
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/story-driven-rts-game-tfc2-collapse-of-the-bronze-age-announced/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/story-driven-rts-game-tfc2-collapse-of-the-bronze-age-announced/
GamingOnLinux
Story-driven RTS game TFC2: Collapse of The Bronze Age announced
In this story-driven RTS you lead a small band of warrior-farmers on an epic journey across the fall of the Bronze Age ancient empires.
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Nintendo 64 emulator gopher64 adds controller hotkeys and auto-reconnect
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/nintendo-64-emulator-gopher64-adds-controller-hotkeys-and-auto-reconnect/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/nintendo-64-emulator-gopher64-adds-controller-hotkeys-and-auto-reconnect/
GamingOnLinux
Nintendo 64 emulator gopher64 adds controller hotkeys and auto-reconnect
The free and open source Nintendo 64 emulator gopher64 has another useful new release out now, bringing a few more features to make it easier.
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Vehicle-building survivor-like TerraTech Legion adds a Steam Deck graphics profile and lots more tweaks
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/vehicle-building-survivor-like-terratech-legion-adds-a-steam-deck-graphics-profile-and-lots-more-tweaks/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/vehicle-building-survivor-like-terratech-legion-adds-a-steam-deck-graphics-profile-and-lots-more-tweaks/
GamingOnLinux
Vehicle-building survivor-like TerraTech Legion adds a Steam Deck graphics profile and lots more tweaks
Easily one of my favourite releases this year, TerraTech Legion lets you build up a ridiculously powerful vehicle to smash through the hordes.
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