Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 set to arrive August 25
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/aliens-fireteam-elite-2-set-to-arrive-august-25/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/aliens-fireteam-elite-2-set-to-arrive-august-25/
GamingOnLinux
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 set to arrive August 25
Some explosive co-op action is coming our way, with Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 getting an August 25th release date announced today.
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Anti-Cheat Notice (new addition): hololive Dreams
Anti-Cheat Used: Unknown
Status: π₯ Broken
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
Anti-Cheat Used: Unknown
Status: π₯ Broken
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
GamingOnLinux
GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck, Linux, SteamOS
A page dedicated to showing you the expected compatibility for Steam Deck, Linux, SteamOS with games that have anti-cheat enabled.
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Valve puts up a Proton 11.0-2 Release Candidate for testing
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valve-puts-up-a-proton-11-0-2-release-candidate-for-testing/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valve-puts-up-a-proton-11-0-2-release-candidate-for-testing/
GamingOnLinux
Valve puts up a Proton 11.0-2 Release Candidate for testing
Valve have put up a Release Candidate to test the upcoming Proton 11.0-2 update, to fix up more issues found with Windows games on SteamOS / Linux.
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Valve's Steamworks SDK v1.65 brings changes for Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valves-steamworks-sdk-v1-65-brings-changes-for-steam-machine-steam-frame-and-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valves-steamworks-sdk-v1-65-brings-changes-for-steam-machine-steam-frame-and-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Valve's Steamworks SDK v1.65 brings changes for Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Deck
Valve have updated the Steamworks SDK for games to integrate Steam features - overhauling checks for Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Deck and more.
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Anti-Cheat Notice (new addition): MARVEL TΕkon: Fighting Souls
Anti-Cheat Used: Easy Anti-Cheat
Status: π₯ Broken
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
Anti-Cheat Used: Easy Anti-Cheat
Status: π₯ Broken
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
GamingOnLinux
GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck, Linux, SteamOS
A page dedicated to showing you the expected compatibility for Steam Deck, Linux, SteamOS with games that have anti-cheat enabled.
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MARVEL TΕkon: Fighting Souls appears to block SteamOS / Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-appears-to-block-steamos-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-appears-to-block-steamos-linux/
GamingOnLinux
MARVEL TΕkon: Fighting Souls appears to block SteamOS / Linux
MARVEL TΕkon: Fighting Souls has an Open Beta available and sadly they seem to have blocked SteamOS / Linux from playing due to anti-cheat.
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Beam Eye Tracker app adds Linux and macOS support in Beta
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/beam-eye-tracker-app-adds-linux-and-macos-support-in-beta/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/beam-eye-tracker-app-adds-linux-and-macos-support-in-beta/
GamingOnLinux
Beam Eye Tracker app adds Linux and macOS support in Beta
The highly rated Steam app Beam Eye Tracker just recently released a public Beta for their impressive looking eye-tracking app for gaming.
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007 First Light has Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM removed
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/007-first-light-has-denuvo-anti-tamper-drm-removed/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/007-first-light-has-denuvo-anti-tamper-drm-removed/
GamingOnLinux
007 First Light has Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM removed
That was fast? 007 First Light only released back at the end of May, and it appears that Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM has now been removed.
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Weather the Swarm is a fun looking co-op action roguelite with destructible terrain
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/weather-the-swarm-is-a-fun-looking-co-op-action-roguelite-with-destructible-terrain/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/weather-the-swarm-is-a-fun-looking-co-op-action-roguelite-with-destructible-terrain/
GamingOnLinux
Weather the Swarm is a fun looking co-op action roguelite with destructible terrain
A fun looking sci-fi solo / co-op roguelike with fully destructible environments, Weather the Swarm set to release in 2027.
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The massive Project Zomboid 'Build 42' update confirmed for July 29
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/the-massive-project-zomboid-build-42-update-confirmed-for-july-29/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/the-massive-project-zomboid-build-42-update-confirmed-for-july-29/
GamingOnLinux
The massive Project Zomboid 'Build 42' update confirmed for July 29
The incredibly detailed zombie survival game Project Zomboid is set to level up in a huge way with the proper release of Build 42 on July 29th.
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Anti-Cheat Notice (new addition): EA SPORTS FC 27
Anti-Cheat Used: EA Javelin Anticheat
Status: π₯ Broken
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
Anti-Cheat Used: EA Javelin Anticheat
Status: π₯ Broken
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
GamingOnLinux
GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck, Linux, SteamOS
A page dedicated to showing you the expected compatibility for Steam Deck, Linux, SteamOS with games that have anti-cheat enabled.
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Wine 11.14 brings improvements for DirectSound, BCrypt, FreeBSD
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/wine-11-14-brings-improvements-for-directsound-bcrypt-freebsd/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/wine-11-14-brings-improvements-for-directsound-bcrypt-freebsd/
GamingOnLinux
Wine 11.14 brings improvements for DirectSound, BCrypt, FreeBSD
The Wine 11.14 development release is officially out now bringing with it an assortment of new features to improve Windows apps / games on other platforms.
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GE-Proton 11-3 brings better OptiScaler integration, AMD FSR4 improvements and lots of game fixes
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/ge-proton-11-3-brings-better-optiscaler-integration-amd-fsr4-improvements-and-lots-of-game-fixes/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/ge-proton-11-3-brings-better-optiscaler-integration-amd-fsr4-improvements-and-lots-of-game-fixes/
GamingOnLinux
GE-Proton 11-3 brings better OptiScaler integration, AMD FSR4 improvements and lots of game fixes
GE-Proton 11-3 (and 11-2 just before) is a huge release for the popular compatibility layer for SteamOS / Linux.
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Valve begin improving account switching in the latest Steam Beta
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valve-begin-improving-account-switching-in-the-latest-steam-beta/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valve-begin-improving-account-switching-in-the-latest-steam-beta/
GamingOnLinux
Valve begin improving account switching in the latest Steam Beta
Account switching is still not great on Steam but it seems Valve are aware and have started making some tweaks to make it a smoother experience.
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The awesome crime noir FPS 'Fallen Aces' has episode 2 out now
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/the-awesome-crime-noir-fps-fallen-aces-has-episode-2-out-now/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/the-awesome-crime-noir-fps-fallen-aces-has-episode-2-out-now/
GamingOnLinux
The awesome crime noir FPS 'Fallen Aces' has episode 2 out now
From publisher New Blood Interactive, the wonderful retro crime noir FPS 'Fallen Aces' has episode 2 out now.
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Qualcomm announce a big price rise - bad news for Valve's Steam Frame
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/qualcomm-announce-a-big-price-rise-bad-news-for-valves-steam-frame/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/qualcomm-announce-a-big-price-rise-bad-news-for-valves-steam-frame/
GamingOnLinux
Qualcomm announce a big price rise - bad news for Valve's Steam Frame
Valve don't seem to be able to catch a break with their hardware releases - as Qualcomm reportedly plan to raise prices a lot.
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EmuDeck announce they are now ready for the Steam Machine
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/emudeck-announce-they-are-now-ready-for-the-steam-machine/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/emudeck-announce-they-are-now-ready-for-the-steam-machine/
GamingOnLinux
EmuDeck announce they are now ready for the Steam Machine
For those of you who want to do some emulation on the Steam Machine, EmuDeck is likely a good option and it should work better now.
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Minecraft: Java Edition system requirements get bumped up ahead of Vulkan support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/minecraft-java-edition-system-requirements-get-bumped-up-ahead-of-vulkan-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/minecraft-java-edition-system-requirements-get-bumped-up-ahead-of-vulkan-support/
GamingOnLinux
Minecraft: Java Edition system requirements get bumped up ahead of Vulkan support
With Minecraft: Java Edition getting a big rendering upgrade with Vulkan, it was time for the system requirements to get adjusted.
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Crack open planets in the idle incremental game Swarmslam
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/crack-open-planets-in-the-idle-incremental-game-swarmslam/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/crack-open-planets-in-the-idle-incremental-game-swarmslam/
GamingOnLinux
Crack open planets in the idle incremental game Swarmslam
I've grown to love a few idle incremental games recently and started discovering more - like Swarmslam, which has a fun idea about smashing through planets.
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Skate 3 Recomp 2.0 brings native rendering to the PC port of the Xbox classic Skate 3
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/skate-3-recomp-2-0-brings-native-rendering-to-the-pc-port-of-the-xbox-classic-skate-3/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/skate-3-recomp-2-0-brings-native-rendering-to-the-pc-port-of-the-xbox-classic-skate-3/
GamingOnLinux
Skate 3 Recomp 2.0 brings native rendering to the PC port of the Xbox classic Skate 3
Skate 3 Recomp 2.0 brings the classic Xbox 360 version of Skate 3 to modern platforms, and now with a modern renderer using Vulkan (or Direct3D on Windows).
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope DLC releases in August along with a big free upgrade
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/stalker-2-cost-of-hope-dlc-releases-in-august-big-free-update/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/stalker-2-cost-of-hope-dlc-releases-in-august-big-free-update/
GamingOnLinux
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope DLC releases in August along with a big free upgrade
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is the first major expansion for the open-world shooter, with a release date now set for August 20th.
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