Bottles version 62.0 enhances the experience of running Windows applications on Linux, particularly by improving GPU detection and resolving performance issues in games like Cyberpunk 2077. The update introduces features such as environment variable validation and restored CLI support for custom scripts, streamlining the automation of installations and troubleshooting. While users with a smaller collection of bottles may not need to upgrade, those relying heavily on custom scripts or managing multiple bottles will benefit significantly from the improvements. The installation process is straightforward via Flatpak, and the update appears to focus on practical enhancements rather than adding unnecessary features

Bottles 62.0: Smoother Windows App Experience on Linux

Bottles version 62.0 has made significant improvements to running Windows apps on Linux, particularly with Wine, including a fix for GPU detection that resolves issues like slow performance in games like Cyberpunk 2077. The update also includes features like environment variable validation and revived CLI support for custom scripts, making it easier to automate installations and troubleshoot problems. If you rely heavily on custom scripts or run multiple bottles, the new version is a must-have, but if your collection is small and you rarely tweak Wine versions, staying on the previous release might not be necessary. 

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