Discord announced a revamped global age verification system
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/discord-announced-a-revamped-global-age-verification-system/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/discord-announced-a-revamped-global-age-verification-system/
GamingOnLinux
Discord announced a revamped global age verification system
The Discord team have just revealed a revamped age verification system, where hopefully most of you won't need to do anything at all.
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NVIDIA recommended stable driver 595.104.02 released for Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/nvidia-recommended-stable-driver-595-104-02-released-for-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/nvidia-recommended-stable-driver-595-104-02-released-for-linux/
GamingOnLinux
NVIDIA recommended stable driver 595.104.02 released for Linux
NVIDIA just released another small update to their recommended stable driver series with version 595.104.02 now available.
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Beat Saber gets a first discount on Steam - ready up for the Steam Frame
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/beat-saber-gets-a-first-discount-on-steam-ready-up-for-the-steam-frame/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/beat-saber-gets-a-first-discount-on-steam-ready-up-for-the-steam-frame/
GamingOnLinux
Beat Saber gets a first discount on Steam - ready up for the Steam Frame
When I eventually get my hands on the Steam Frame, it will most likely end up as a Beat Saber machine. You can join me too, with a first discount on it.
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Respect The Horde playtest adds Native Linux and controller support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/respect-the-horde-playtest-adds-native-linux-and-controller-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/respect-the-horde-playtest-adds-native-linux-and-controller-support/
GamingOnLinux
Respect The Horde playtest adds Native Linux and controller support
Respect The Horde mixes together survival, tower defense and horde games to interesting effect - and now it has a Native Linux playtest.
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New Guide: Steam Deck / Steam Machine / SteamOS game won't launch: how to fix games that won't start
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/steam-deck-steam-machine-steamos-game-wont-launch-how-to-fix-games-that-wont-start/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/steam-deck-steam-machine-steamos-game-wont-launch-how-to-fix-games-that-wont-start/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Deck / Steam Machine / SteamOS game won't launch: how to fix games that won't start
Having trouble with games not launching on a SteamOS device like the Steam Deck, Steam Machine or Steam Frame? Here's some steps you can take.
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Counter-Strike 2 adds an intense fast-paced 3v3 'Rush' game mode
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/counter-strike-2-adds-an-intense-fast-paced-3v3-rush-game-mode/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/counter-strike-2-adds-an-intense-fast-paced-3v3-rush-game-mode/
GamingOnLinux
Counter-Strike 2 adds an intense fast-paced 3v3 'Rush' game mode
This new Rush mode might be my favourite way to play Counter-Strike 2, giving you a faster-paced experience with shorter matches.
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Funny physics platformer Barely Breathing adds a little Linux Easter Egg
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/funny-physics-platformer-barely-breathing-adds-a-little-linux-easter-egg/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/funny-physics-platformer-barely-breathing-adds-a-little-linux-easter-egg/
GamingOnLinux
Funny physics platformer Barely Breathing adds a little Linux Easter Egg
Barely Breathing is an upcoming fishy physics platformer that looks really funny, with a demo available - and they just added a little Linux Easter Egg.
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O.B.O.L is a horror game where you bet your life on a coin flip
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/o-b-o-l-is-a-horror-game-where-you-bet-your-life-on-a-coin-flip/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/o-b-o-l-is-a-horror-game-where-you-bet-your-life-on-a-coin-flip/
GamingOnLinux
O.B.O.L is a horror game where you bet your life on a coin flip
Like your smaller and more unusual horror experiences? O.B.O.L is a new release that sees you coin flip for your life against a mysterious old man.
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SteamVR Beta v2.18.1 brings more Linux fixes and general improvements
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/steamvr-beta-v2-18-1-brings-more-linux-fixes-and-general-improvements/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/steamvr-beta-v2-18-1-brings-more-linux-fixes-and-general-improvements/
GamingOnLinux
SteamVR Beta v2.18.1 brings more Linux fixes and general improvements
You'll most likely want SteamVR Beta if you have the new Steam Frame, especially on Linux - with SteamVR Beta v2.18.1 bringing numerous improvements.
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Qualcomm announce Snapdragon X2 Series will support Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/qualcomm-announce-snapdragon-x2-series-will-support-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/qualcomm-announce-snapdragon-x2-series-will-support-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Qualcomm announce Snapdragon X2 Series will support Linux
Arm support is expanding on Linux, with Qualcomm announcing Linux support for the Snapdragon X2 Series.
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Intel GPU support with Proton should get better with DXVK-IGDEXT
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/intel-gpu-support-with-proton-should-get-better-with-dxvk-igdext/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/intel-gpu-support-with-proton-should-get-better-with-dxvk-igdext/
GamingOnLinux
Intel GPU support with Proton should get better with DXVK-IGDEXT
Intel have an interesting new project with DXVK-IGDEXT, allowing Proton / Wine to make better use of Intel GPU features.
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Beat Saber set for a massive upgrade with hand tracking, a new game mode and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/beat-saber-set-for-a-massive-upgrade-with-hand-tracking-a-new-game-mode-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/beat-saber-set-for-a-massive-upgrade-with-hand-tracking-a-new-game-mode-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
Beat Saber set for a massive upgrade with hand tracking, a new game mode and more
Arriving sometime in Spring 2027, the awesome VR rhythm game Beat Saber is set for one of the biggest updates it's ever had.
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New Guide: How to find where Steam stores Proton game files
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-find-where-steam-stores-proton-game-files/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-find-where-steam-stores-proton-game-files/
GamingOnLinux
How to find where Steam stores Proton game files
Trying to find the files of a Windows game when you're running it through Proton can be a little confusing - here's how to get there on SteamOS / Linux.
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Some overlooked Native Linux games may be potential gems - September 2026 edition
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/some-overlooked-native-linux-games-may-be-potential-gems-september-2026-edition/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/some-overlooked-native-linux-games-may-be-potential-gems-september-2026-edition/
GamingOnLinux
Some overlooked Native Linux games may be potential gems - September 2026 edition
Want to find something a little weird and wonderful? A potential little gem that's overlooked? GamingOnLinux has you covered here.
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Quake Champions goes from free to paid, with no more content updates planned
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/quake-champions-goes-from-free-to-paid-with-no-more-content-updates-planned/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/quake-champions-goes-from-free-to-paid-with-no-more-content-updates-planned/
GamingOnLinux
Quake Champions goes from free to paid, with no more content updates planned
Seems like Bethesda Softworks are ready to say goodbye to Quake Champions as this is seemingly the final major update, and it's now a paid game.
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Ubuntu to get quicker Linux kernel security updates due to so many AI reports
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/ubuntu-to-get-quicker-linux-kernel-security-updates-due-to-so-many-ai-reports/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/ubuntu-to-get-quicker-linux-kernel-security-updates-due-to-so-many-ai-reports/
GamingOnLinux
Ubuntu to get quicker Linux kernel security updates due to so many AI reports
Ubuntu maker Canonical announced they're going to be pushing out Linux kernel upgrades more rapidly, due to the increasing amount of security issues.
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Waiting to get a Steam Frame? Join us in the GamingOnLinux Forum waiting room: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/forum/topic/6706/
GamingOnLinux
Viewing topic Steam Frame waiting room | GamingOnLinux
Hello everyone, if you're going to be grabbing a Steam Frame, you c... - Forum post on GamingOnLinux.com
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VAXEE NP-01 Ergo Wireless (8K) mouse thoughts
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/vaxee-np-01-ergo-wireless-8k-mouse-thoughts/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/vaxee-np-01-ergo-wireless-8k-mouse-thoughts/
GamingOnLinux
VAXEE NP-01 Ergo Wireless (8K) mouse thoughts
VAXEE sent over another mouse to take a look at with the VAXEE NP-01 Ergo Wireless (8K), so I've been using it for a few weeks to see what I think.
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Faugus Launcher 2.4.0 adds a backup system, new game overviews and more customization
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/faugus-launcher-2-4-0-adds-a-backup-system-new-game-overviews-and-more-customization/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/faugus-launcher-2-4-0-adds-a-backup-system-new-game-overviews-and-more-customization/
GamingOnLinux
Faugus Launcher 2.4.0 adds a backup system, new game overviews and more customization
Faugus Launcher is easily becoming one of the absolute coolest looking ways to manage games from different launchers on SteamOS / Linux.
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CONTROL Resonant launches - works on SteamOS but Unsupported on Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/control-resonant-launches-works-on-steamos-but-unsupported-on-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/control-resonant-launches-works-on-steamos-but-unsupported-on-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
CONTROL Resonant launches - works on SteamOS but Unsupported on Steam Deck
Despite what Remedy Entertainment said before releasing CONTROL Resonant, it does not run well at all on Steam Deck but will work on other SteamOS systems.
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SteamOS 3.8.28 stable released with big improvements for Steam Deck, Steam Machine and more hardware support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/steamos-3-8-28-stable-released-with-big-improvements-for-steam-deck-steam-machine-and-more-hardware-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/steamos-3-8-28-stable-released-with-big-improvements-for-steam-deck-steam-machine-and-more-hardware-support/
GamingOnLinux
SteamOS 3.8.28 stable released with big improvements for Steam Deck, Steam Machine and more hardware support
Valve just released SteamOS 3.8.28 as stable for everyone - bringing another load of improvements for all devices.
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