D7VK 2.2 has been released, enhancing Direct3D 3 support and finalizing the coverage for immediate-mode DDraw-era games on Linux. This update, which is based on DXVK 3.1, optimizes several aspects of performance, making it easier for users to play late-90s titles like Frogger (1997) without the complications of outdated DirectX drivers. Although D7VK operates separately from upstream DXVK due to its unique architectural choices, it has shown significant performance improvements, even on battery-powered laptops. The release is particularly valuable for legacy Windows gamers seeking a reliable way to run their preserved Win95 and Win98 3D games on Linux without encountering legacy bottlenecks

D7VK 2.2 Ships with Full D3D3 Support, Finalizing Win95 3D Gaming on Linux

D7VK 2.2 shipped today, rebasing on DXVK 3.1 and hardening Direct3D 3 support to officially complete the project's immediate-mode DDraw-era coverage. The update fixes device refcounting, optimizes color key math, and refactors draw paths for D3D5 and D6, finally giving long-neglected late-90s titles like Frogger (1997) a reliable Vulkan translation layer on Linux. Maintained by WinterSnowfall and @CkNoSFeRaTU, the project stays separate from upstream DXVK due to architectural differences, but delivers a massive performance leap that now matches desktop GPU benchmarks on battery-powered laptops. With a stable release now live on GitHub, legacy Windows gamers finally have a working path to run their preserved Win95 and Win98 3D titles without wrestling with decades-old DirectX bottlenecks.

D7VK 2.2 Ships with Full D3D3 Support, Finalizing Win95 3D Gaming on Linux @ Linux Compatible