Beat Saber is now Steam Frame Verified
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/beat-saber-is-now-steam-frame-verified/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/beat-saber-is-now-steam-frame-verified/
GamingOnLinux
Beat Saber is now Steam Frame Verified
One game I was worried about missing from being playable on the Steam Frame was Beat Saber, but that worry is now gone - exciting!
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SteamOS 3.9.0 Preview brings major updates to desktop mode, Linux kernel, WiFi and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/steamos-3-9-0-preview-brings-major-updates-to-desktop-mode-linux-kernel-wifi-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/steamos-3-9-0-preview-brings-major-updates-to-desktop-mode-linux-kernel-wifi-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
SteamOS 3.9.0 Preview brings major updates to desktop mode, Linux kernel, WiFi and more
Hot on the heels of the SteamOS 3.8.26 Beta, Valve released SteamOS 3.9.0 Preview bringing some really massive changes to the system.
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Debian Linux developers vote to allow "Responsible Use of Generative AI"
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/debian-linux-developers-vote-to-allow-responsible-use-of-generative-ai/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/debian-linux-developers-vote-to-allow-responsible-use-of-generative-ai/
GamingOnLinux
Debian Linux developers vote to allow "Responsible Use of Generative AI"
The flood gates for generative AI in Debian Linux are now seemingly open, with the results from a recent vote now available.
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Direct3D 8/9/10/11 to Vulkan translation layer DXVK 3.1 brings improvements for game launchers, older Frostbite engine and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/direct3d-8-9-10-11-to-vulkan-translation-layer-dxvk-3-1-brings-improvements-for-game-launchers-older-frostbite-engine-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/direct3d-8-9-10-11-to-vulkan-translation-layer-dxvk-3-1-brings-improvements-for-game-launchers-older-frostbite-engine-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
Direct3D 8/9/10/11 to Vulkan translation layer DXVK 3.1 brings improvements for game launchers, older Frostbite engine and more
DXVK 3.1 is out now bringing more impressive upgrades for the Direct3D 8/9/10/11 to Vulkan translation layer that powers Valve's Proton.
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GE-Proton 11-6 released with updates for Wayland, PS5 Controllers and more upgrades
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/ge-proton-11-6-released-with-updates-for-wayland-ps5-controllers-and-more-upgrades/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/ge-proton-11-6-released-with-updates-for-wayland-ps5-controllers-and-more-upgrades/
GamingOnLinux
GE-Proton 11-6 released with updates for Wayland, PS5 Controllers and more upgrades
The community build of Valve's compatibility layer GE-Proton 11-6 is out now, bringing major new features and changes to running Windows games SteamOS / Linux.
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D7VK v2.2 for playing retro Windows games on Linux improves Direct3D 3 support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/d7vk-v2-2-for-playing-retro-windows-games-on-linux-improves-direct3d-3-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/d7vk-v2-2-for-playing-retro-windows-games-on-linux-improves-direct3d-3-support/
GamingOnLinux
D7VK v2.2 for playing retro Windows games on Linux improves Direct3D 3 support
D7VK v2.2 is out now continuing to improve retro Windows games on Linux with improvements to Direct3D 3 and various bug fixes.
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California Bill AB-1856 passes - exempting open source from age verification
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/california-bill-ab-1856-passes-exempting-open-source-from-age-verification/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/california-bill-ab-1856-passes-exempting-open-source-from-age-verification/
GamingOnLinux
California Bill AB-1856 passes - exempting open source from age verification
The age verification bill in California AB-1856 has passed with the exemptions for open source left intact.
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DOSBOX Staging 0.83 brings authentic CRT colour emulation, FMV deinterlacer, disc automounting and much more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/dosbox-staging-0-83-brings-authentic-crt-colour-emulation-fmv-deinterlacer-disc-automounting-and-much-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/dosbox-staging-0-83-brings-authentic-crt-colour-emulation-fmv-deinterlacer-disc-automounting-and-much-more/
GamingOnLinux
DOSBOX Staging 0.83 brings authentic CRT colour emulation, FMV deinterlacer, disc automounting and much more
Whew! Quite a big release for DOSBOX Staging, the popular modern continuation of DOSBox with release 0.83.0 officially out now with many advancements.
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OpenTS is a new open-source reconstruction of Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/opents-is-a-new-open-source-reconstruction-of-command-conquer-tiberian-sun/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/opents-is-a-new-open-source-reconstruction-of-command-conquer-tiberian-sun/
GamingOnLinux
OpenTS is a new open-source reconstruction of Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun is a true classic - one I remember excitedly reading magazine previews about and it continues to live on.
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Game launcher 'Launchbox' should get a Linux version in 2027
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/game-launcher-launchbox-should-get-a-linux-version-in-2027/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/game-launcher-launchbox-should-get-a-linux-version-in-2027/
GamingOnLinux
Game launcher 'Launchbox' should get a Linux version in 2027
During their recent celebration event and livestream, the developers of the popular game launcher Launchbox confirmed they are working on a Linux version.
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Anti-Cheat Notice (new addition): The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Anti-Cheat Used: Easy Anti-Cheat
Status: 🟢 Works (Works with Proton)
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
Anti-Cheat Used: Easy Anti-Cheat
Status: 🟢 Works (Works with Proton)
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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GZDoom successor UZDoom 5.0 is officially out now
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/gzdoom-successor-uzdoom-5-0-is-officially-out-now/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/gzdoom-successor-uzdoom-5-0-is-officially-out-now/
GamingOnLinux
GZDoom successor UZDoom 5.0 is officially out now
Spawned from GZDoom, the successor project UZDoom just had a massive new release with version 5.0 out now.
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Portal: Alive & Kicking is a full remake and re-imagining of Valve's classic out now on Steam
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/portal-alive-kicking-is-a-full-remake-and-re-imagining-of-valves-classic-out-now-on-steam/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/portal-alive-kicking-is-a-full-remake-and-re-imagining-of-valves-classic-out-now-on-steam/
GamingOnLinux
Portal: Alive & Kicking is a full remake and re-imagining of Valve's classic out now on Steam
Portal: Alive & Kicking has officially arrived on Steam, giving the classic Valve game Portal a bit of a makeover.
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Open source evolution simulation Thrive brings Multicellular Stage advancements
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/open-source-evolution-simulation-thrive-brings-multicellular-stage-advancements/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/open-source-evolution-simulation-thrive-brings-multicellular-stage-advancements/
GamingOnLinux
Open source evolution simulation Thrive brings Multicellular Stage advancements
Everything that Spore could have been? A full evolution sim, Thrive, has a big new release out bringing in some brand new game mechanics.
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Monster-collecting RPG Cassette Beasts 2002 set for release in March 2027
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/monster-collecting-rpg-cassette-beasts-2002-set-for-release-in-march-2027/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/monster-collecting-rpg-cassette-beasts-2002-set-for-release-in-march-2027/
GamingOnLinux
Monster-collecting RPG Cassette Beasts 2002 set for release in March 2027
One missed from the recent flurry of announcements - the monster collecting RPG Cassette Beasts 2002 is set to release and it's going to be a good one.
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Hytale Update 6 adds Hardcore Mode, Mod Browser, Gyro Controls, Networking Upgrades and much more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/hytale-update-6-adds-hardcore-mode-mod-browser-gyro-controls-networking-upgrades-and-much-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/hytale-update-6-adds-hardcore-mode-mod-browser-gyro-controls-networking-upgrades-and-much-more/
GamingOnLinux
Hytale Update 6 adds Hardcore Mode, Mod Browser, Gyro Controls, Networking Upgrades and much more
Hytale, the in-development open world RPG, has expanded with another huge update and there's lots of fun features added this time.
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Steam Deck / SteamOS hit over 30,000 Verified + Playable games
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/steam-deck-steamos-hit-over-30-000-verified-playable-games/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/steam-deck-steamos-hit-over-30-000-verified-playable-games/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Deck / SteamOS hit over 30,000 Verified + Playable games
A big milestone has been hit by Valve for the Steam Deck, and SteamOS for other devices like the Steam Machine, with over 30,000 Verified + Playable games.
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Steam Beta for August 31st brings fixes for Remote Play
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/steam-beta-for-august-31st-brings-fixes-for-remote-play/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/steam-beta-for-august-31st-brings-fixes-for-remote-play/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Beta for August 31st brings fixes for Remote Play
Valve released a small update to the Steam Client Beta, bringing in some fixes - good news for fans of Remote Play.
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Bazzite Linux has another big set of fixes available
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/bazzite-linux-has-another-big-set-of-fixes-available/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/bazzite-linux-has-another-big-set-of-fixes-available/
GamingOnLinux
Bazzite Linux has another big set of fixes available
With the recent release of Bazzite Linux 44 for handhelds, they're working quick to address various issues that have appeared.
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Ubisoft's FOR HONOR will block SteamOS / Linux on September 10
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/ubisofts-for-honor-will-block-steamos-linux-on-september-10/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/ubisofts-for-honor-will-block-steamos-linux-on-september-10/
GamingOnLinux
Ubisoft's FOR HONOR will block SteamOS / Linux on September 10
Ubisoft have announced that their third-person hero-based melee fighting game FOR HONOR will be blocking all SteamOS / Linux players on September 10th.
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Anti-Cheat Notice (update): FOR HONOR
Anti-Cheat Used: Easy Anti-Cheat
Status Change: 🟢 Works ➡️ 🟥 Broken
Note: Intentionally blocked Linux on September 10th, 2026.
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
Anti-Cheat Used: Easy Anti-Cheat
Status Change: 🟢 Works ➡️ 🟥 Broken
Note: Intentionally blocked Linux on September 10th, 2026.
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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