Bottles 65.2 has been released, addressing a critical bug that incorrectly advertised Windows programs as Steam apps, which disrupted launchers like Goddess of Victory Nikke. The update also adds support for Steam Runtime 4 with Proton 11+ runners, enhancing compatibility and resolving crashes related to new GE Proton builds. This release followed closely after the significant Bottles 65.0 update, showcasing the project's rapid development pace. Users can download the latest version from Flathub to improve their Linux gaming experience

Bottles 65.2 Fixes Steam Advertising Bug and Adds Proton 11 Support

Bottles 65.2 dropped today with a critical patch that stops the app from incorrectly advertising every Windows program inside a bottle as a Steam app, a behavior that broke launchers like Goddess of Victory Nikke. The update also enables Steam Runtime 4 support for Proton 11+ runners, resolving compatibility crashes where newer GE Proton builds incorrectly fell back to older containers. Released just 30 hours after the massive 65.0 flagship sprint, the patch strips out aggressive auto-injection of fake Steam IDs while incorporating verified community contributions. You can grab the update directly from Flathub right now to keep your Linux gaming stack running smoothly.

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