HELLDIVERS 2 is getting multiple upscaling modes, VRR, VRS and other tech improvements
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/helldivers-2-is-getting-multiple-upscaling-modes-vrr-vrs-and-other-tech-improvements/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/helldivers-2-is-getting-multiple-upscaling-modes-vrr-vrs-and-other-tech-improvements/
GamingOnLinux
HELLDIVERS 2 is getting multiple upscaling modes, VRR, VRS and other tech improvements
Arrowhead Game Studios are finally going to give players a performance boost, in the form of some upscaling and other tech improvements on May 27th.
Fracture Field has you build an army of drones and smash thousands of rocks
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/fracture-field-has-you-build-an-army-of-drones-and-smash-thousands-of-rocks/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/fracture-field-has-you-build-an-army-of-drones-and-smash-thousands-of-rocks/
GamingOnLinux
Fracture Field has you build an army of drones and smash thousands of rocks
Fracture Field is a new idle/incremental quarry mining game that will have you frantically clicking all over your screen to smash through every rock possible.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is Free to keep, claim by May 28th
https://store.steampowered.com/app/489630/Warhammer_40000_Gladius__Relics_of_War/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/489630/Warhammer_40000_Gladius__Relics_of_War/
Steampowered
Save 90% on Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War on Steam
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one…
SN Operator from Epilogue brings SNES carts to modern PCs and its now up for order
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/sn-operator-from-epilogue-brings-snes-carts-to-modern-pcs-and-its-now-up-for-order/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/sn-operator-from-epilogue-brings-snes-carts-to-modern-pcs-and-its-now-up-for-order/
GamingOnLinux
SN Operator from Epilogue brings SNES carts to modern PCs and its now up for order
Epilogue just announced the SN Operator for running actual SNES cartridges on modern PCs is now up for order, and it has Linux support.
Here's what was revealed during The Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/heres-what-was-revealed-during-the-warhammer-skulls-showcase-2026/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/heres-what-was-revealed-during-the-warhammer-skulls-showcase-2026/
GamingOnLinux
Here's what was revealed during The Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026
The Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026 has been and gone and with it plenty of announcements, updates, demos and more so read on for the details.
Valve attempt to get the New York lootbox lawsuit dismissed as "People enjoy surprises"
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/valve-attempt-to-get-the-new-york-lootbox-lawsuit-dismissed-as-people-enjoy-surprises/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/valve-attempt-to-get-the-new-york-lootbox-lawsuit-dismissed-as-people-enjoy-surprises/
GamingOnLinux
Valve attempt to get the New York lootbox lawsuit dismissed as "People enjoy surprises"
Valve are (obviously) trying to get the New York lootbox lawsuit dismissed, with some interesting arguments to defend lootboxes in games like Counter-Strike 2.
Oops - someone nearly caused a fire with the Steam Controller Puck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/the-steam-controller-charging-puck-can-end-up-frying-things-if-youre-not-careful/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/the-steam-controller-charging-puck-can-end-up-frying-things-if-youre-not-careful/
GamingOnLinux
Oops - someone nearly caused a fire with the Steam Controller Puck
As a bit of a PSA - you might want to ensure you're rather careful with Valve's new Steam Controller charging Puck. Keep anything conductive away from it.
Casualties: Unknown demo showcases its intense exploration and injury system
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/casualties-unknown-demo-showcases-its-intense-exploration-and-injury-system/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/casualties-unknown-demo-showcases-its-intense-exploration-and-injury-system/
GamingOnLinux
Casualties: Unknown demo showcases its intense exploration and injury system
A demo that's definitely worth a go - the unforgiving cave-exploration survival simulator Casualties: Unknown has a really interesting idea.
Drill, craft, and blast your way through the demo of Veridian Expanse
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/drill-craft-and-blast-your-way-through-the-demo-of-veridian-expanse/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/drill-craft-and-blast-your-way-through-the-demo-of-veridian-expanse/
GamingOnLinux
Drill, craft, and blast your way through the demo of Veridian Expanse
Bringing together the worlds of twin-stick arcade shooters with crafting and exploration, Veridian Expanse is another indie game with a demo worth a go.
Retro fantasy slashers Witchaven and Witchaven II: Blood Vengeance get delisted in June
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/retro-fantasy-slashers-witchaven-and-witchaven-ii-blood-vengeance-get-delisted-in-june/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/retro-fantasy-slashers-witchaven-and-witchaven-ii-blood-vengeance-get-delisted-in-june/
GamingOnLinux
Retro fantasy slashers Witchaven and Witchaven II: Blood Vengeance get delisted in June
Publisher SNEG have announced that the classics Witchaven and Witchaven II: Blood Vengeance will be vanishing from stores on June 15th.
Steam Machine release closing in with an appearance on the Vulkan conformant product list
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/steam-machine-release-closing-in-with-an-appearance-on-the-vulkan-conformant-product-list/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/steam-machine-release-closing-in-with-an-appearance-on-the-vulkan-conformant-product-list/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Machine release closing in with an appearance on the Vulkan conformant product list
The official Vulkan API Conformant Products list from The Khronos Group recently had Valve's Steam Machine appear on it - so a release is likely quite soon.
HID Remapper added support for the new Steam Controller
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/hid-remapper-added-support-for-the-new-steam-controller/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/hid-remapper-added-support-for-the-new-steam-controller/
GamingOnLinux
HID Remapper added support for the new Steam Controller
HID Remapper is a useful open-source programmable adapter for USB input devices, with a recent release adding support for Valve's new Steam Controller.
Unreal Engine 6 revealed with a major Rocket League upgrade - the teaser concerns me
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/unreal-engine-6-revealed-with-a-major-rocket-league-upgrade-the-teaser-concerns-me/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/unreal-engine-6-revealed-with-a-major-rocket-league-upgrade-the-teaser-concerns-me/
GamingOnLinux
Unreal Engine 6 revealed with a major Rocket League upgrade - the teaser concerns me
At the recent Paris Major, fans were treated to a teaser of a next-gen Rocket League upgrade powered by an also new announcement of Unreal Engine 6.
Linux Mint gets file manager improvements, a new screenshot tool and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/linux-mint-gets-file-manager-improvements-a-new-screenshot-tool-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/linux-mint-gets-file-manager-improvements-a-new-screenshot-tool-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
Linux Mint gets file manager improvements, a new screenshot tool and more
Readying up for the next Linux Mint release due out Christmas time, they're busy making some big improvements to the popular distribution.
OptiScaler Client recently added Linux support to make managing upscalers easier
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/optiscaler-client-recently-added-linux-support-to-make-managing-upscalers-easier/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/optiscaler-client-recently-added-linux-support-to-make-managing-upscalers-easier/
GamingOnLinux
OptiScaler Client recently added Linux support to make managing upscalers easier
OptiScaler is a tool that lets you replace upscalers in games, and the OptiScaler Client can make it all a lot simpler to do.
Shape the planet and evolve strange creatures in Planetary Life with Steam Deck support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/shape-the-planet-and-evolve-strange-creatures-in-planetary-life-with-steam-deck-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/shape-the-planet-and-evolve-strange-creatures-in-planetary-life-with-steam-deck-support/
GamingOnLinux
Shape the planet and evolve strange creatures in Planetary Life with Steam Deck support
Planetary Life is an intriguing looking planet and life sandbox simulation game, where you get to shape everything from the planet to the creatures.
Colorado and California age verification bills exempt open source operating systems
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/colorado-and-california-age-verification-bills-exempt-open-source-operating-systems/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/colorado-and-california-age-verification-bills-exempt-open-source-operating-systems/
GamingOnLinux
Colorado and California age verification bills exempt open source operating systems
Remember all the ruckus with various US states introducing operating-system level age verification laws? Colorado and California thankfully exempt open source.
Trials of Mana and Legend of Mana enter the GOG Preservation Program with a Square Enix sale
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/trials-of-mana-and-legend-of-mana-enter-the-gog-preservation-program-with-a-square-enix-sale/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/trials-of-mana-and-legend-of-mana-enter-the-gog-preservation-program-with-a-square-enix-sale/
GamingOnLinux
Trials of Mana and Legend of Mana enter the GOG Preservation Program with a Square Enix sale
The Mana series has arrived DRM-free on GOG as part of the Preservation Program, along with a first Square Enix JRPG Sale on GOG too.
Blue Archive adds full Steam Deck compatibility and a new startup movie
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/blue-archive-adds-full-steam-deck-compatibility-and-a-new-startup-movie/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/blue-archive-adds-full-steam-deck-compatibility-and-a-new-startup-movie/
GamingOnLinux
Blue Archive adds full Steam Deck compatibility and a new startup movie
The popular free to play game Blue Archive from NEXON Games just got patched with full Steam Deck compatibility, and there's a sweet new startup movie too.
A love letter to the Quake series, free and open source FPS Quetoo is out now
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/a-love-letter-to-the-quake-series-free-and-open-source-fps-quetoo-is-out-now/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/a-love-letter-to-the-quake-series-free-and-open-source-fps-quetoo-is-out-now/
GamingOnLinux
A love letter to the Quake series, free and open source FPS Quetoo is out now
After 19 years, Quetoo has finally released as a true love letter to the classic Quake series. It's free, has Linux support and is open source.
Proton-CachyOS adds low latency layer and Discord rich presence support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/proton-cachyos-adds-low-latency-layer-and-discord-rich-presence-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/proton-cachyos-adds-low-latency-layer-and-discord-rich-presence-support/
GamingOnLinux
Proton-CachyOS adds low latency layer and Discord rich presence support
Proton-CachyOS version 11.0-20260519 has released bringing support for the new open source low_latency_layer, along with Discord rich presence.