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/
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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/
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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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Proton Experimental gets fixes for Rocket League, Crimson Desert, Helldivers 2 and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-rocket-league-crimson-desert-helldivers-2-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-rocket-league-crimson-desert-helldivers-2-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Rocket League, Crimson Desert, Helldivers 2 and more
Valve just launched the latest exciting upgrade for Proton Experimental, to ensure as many Windows games as possible run well on Linux / SteamOS machines.
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Alabaster Dawn from the developers of the excellent CrossCode is now in Early Access
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/alabaster-dawn-from-the-developers-of-the-excellent-crosscode-is-now-in-early-access/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/alabaster-dawn-from-the-developers-of-the-excellent-crosscode-is-now-in-early-access/
GamingOnLinux
Alabaster Dawn from the developers of the excellent CrossCode is now in Early Access
Alabaster Dawn is a fresh top-down 2.5D action RPG from Radical Fish Games, the developers of the excellent CrossCode.
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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 revealed to arrive this "Summer"
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/aliens-fireteam-elite-2-revealed-to-arrive-this-summer/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/aliens-fireteam-elite-2-revealed-to-arrive-this-summer/
GamingOnLinux
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 revealed to arrive this "Summer"
While the first game was reasonably okay, I am keen for more Alien action games so hopefully Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will be a lot better.
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Dark and Darker gets a fix for Linux / Steam Deck being unable to play certain modes
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/dark-and-darker-gets-a-fix-for-linux-steam-deck-being-unable-to-play-certain-modes/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/dark-and-darker-gets-a-fix-for-linux-steam-deck-being-unable-to-play-certain-modes/
GamingOnLinux
Dark and Darker gets a fix for Linux / Steam Deck being unable to play certain modes
Dark and Darker is a hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure currently in Early Access, it's quite popular and now should work properly again on Linux.
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Path of Exile 2 should hopefully be Steam Deck Verified with the next major update
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/path-of-exile-2-should-hopefully-be-steam-deck-verified-with-the-next-major-update/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/path-of-exile-2-should-hopefully-be-steam-deck-verified-with-the-next-major-update/
GamingOnLinux
Path of Exile 2 should hopefully be Steam Deck Verified with the next major update
Path of Exile 2 is getting a major update Return of the Ancients on May 29th, and there's a lot coming with it - including various Steam Deck updates.
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SteamOS 3.7.24 released along with a stable Steam Client update with more Steam Controller fixes
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/steamos-3-7-24-released-along-with-a-stable-steam-client-update-with-more-steam-controller-fixes/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/steamos-3-7-24-released-along-with-a-stable-steam-client-update-with-more-steam-controller-fixes/
GamingOnLinux
SteamOS 3.7.24 released along with a stable Steam Client update with more Steam Controller fixes
Valve released another stable update SteamOS 3.7.24, along with a stable Steam Client update for everyone with Steam Controller fixes.
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The Jackbox Party Pack 12 announce for release later this year
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/the-jackbox-party-pack-12-announce-for-release-later-this-year/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/the-jackbox-party-pack-12-announce-for-release-later-this-year/
GamingOnLinux
The Jackbox Party Pack 12 announce for release later this year
Arriving sometime this Fall 2026, The Jackbox Party Pack 12 will be bringing more silly party games to play with your friends.
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