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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The excellent inventory management bullet heaven Deadly Days: Roadtrip added local co-op
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/the-excellent-inventory-management-bullet-heaven-deadly-days-roadtrip-added-local-co-op/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/the-excellent-inventory-management-bullet-heaven-deadly-days-roadtrip-added-local-co-op/
GamingOnLinux
The excellent inventory management bullet heaven Deadly Days: Roadtrip added local co-op
Deadly Days: Roadtrip is a truly great entry in the survivor-like bullet heaven genre and now even better with local co-op added.
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Epic looking pixel-art hack-and-slash 'Divinum' adds Linux / Steam Deck support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/epic-looking-pixel-art-hack-and-slash-divinum-adds-linux-steam-deck-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/epic-looking-pixel-art-hack-and-slash-divinum-adds-linux-steam-deck-support/
GamingOnLinux
Epic looking pixel-art hack-and-slash 'Divinum' adds Linux / Steam Deck support
Divinum is a wonderful looking pixel-art hack-and-slash action-adventure with some fun exploration, and now officially supported on Linux / Steam Deck.
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