Valve has announced the release candidate for Proton 10.0-3, aimed at enhancing PC gaming performance on Linux and the Steam Deck. This new version is available as a beta in the Steam client, allowing users to test its capabilities. Proton 10.0-3 features numerous fixes and improvements that enable previously unplayable games such as Mary Skelter: Nightmares and Grim Fandango Remastered to run effectively. Additionally, it stabilizes fixes from earlier versions and Proton Experimental, marking a significant advancement in Valve's quest for seamless cross-platform gaming.
Users can access the Proton 10.0 app by navigating to their Steam Library, right-clicking "Proton 10.0," selecting Properties, and then the BETAS tab to enable the 10.0-3 Release Candidates. It's important for testers to ensure that any issues encountered are not present in the previous version (Proton 10.0-2) before reporting them. Valve's QA team is currently reviewing the changelog, and the final release may see modifications depending on testing outcomes.
Key improvements in Proton 10.0-3 include:
- Enhanced compatibility for a variety of games, including previously problematic titles like Mary Skelter: Nightmares, Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force, and The Quarry, which is now playable even on OLED Steam Decks.
- Resolution of specific issues in games such as Agony UNRATED, particularly affecting newer Intel CPUs, and Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron - Flyboyz Edition.
- Stabilization of prior fixes from Proton Experimental or Hotfix channels, ensuring these changes undergo thorough testing.
Moreover, several critical components have been updated in this release:
- Wine Mono has been upgraded to version 10.2.0.
- DXVK is now at v2.6.2-22-g22d2d2d2efd3.
- vkd3d-proton operates on v2.14.1-454-g105417aa2e93.
- dxvk-nvapi has been updated to v0.9.0-10-g0ea231734d60.
- vkd3d has been enhanced to vkd3d-1.17-291-gcd64aa69c886.
In summary, Proton 10.0-3 Release Candidate represents a significant leap for Valve in its ongoing mission to provide a smooth gaming experience across different platforms. As the gaming community continues testing this build, further refinements and enhancements are expected to roll out in the final version, further solidifying Proton's role in bridging the gap between PC gaming and Linux systems
Users can access the Proton 10.0 app by navigating to their Steam Library, right-clicking "Proton 10.0," selecting Properties, and then the BETAS tab to enable the 10.0-3 Release Candidates. It's important for testers to ensure that any issues encountered are not present in the previous version (Proton 10.0-2) before reporting them. Valve's QA team is currently reviewing the changelog, and the final release may see modifications depending on testing outcomes.
Key improvements in Proton 10.0-3 include:
- Enhanced compatibility for a variety of games, including previously problematic titles like Mary Skelter: Nightmares, Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force, and The Quarry, which is now playable even on OLED Steam Decks.
- Resolution of specific issues in games such as Agony UNRATED, particularly affecting newer Intel CPUs, and Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron - Flyboyz Edition.
- Stabilization of prior fixes from Proton Experimental or Hotfix channels, ensuring these changes undergo thorough testing.
Moreover, several critical components have been updated in this release:
- Wine Mono has been upgraded to version 10.2.0.
- DXVK is now at v2.6.2-22-g22d2d2d2efd3.
- vkd3d-proton operates on v2.14.1-454-g105417aa2e93.
- dxvk-nvapi has been updated to v0.9.0-10-g0ea231734d60.
- vkd3d has been enhanced to vkd3d-1.17-291-gcd64aa69c886.
In summary, Proton 10.0-3 Release Candidate represents a significant leap for Valve in its ongoing mission to provide a smooth gaming experience across different platforms. As the gaming community continues testing this build, further refinements and enhancements are expected to roll out in the final version, further solidifying Proton's role in bridging the gap between PC gaming and Linux systems
Proton 10.0-3 RC released
Valve has released the release candidate for Proton 10.0-3 for testing, which aims to improve PC game performance on Linux and the Steam Deck. The new build is available as a beta branch in the Steam client, allowing users to test its features. Proton 10.0-3 includes numerous fixes and improvements, enabling previously unplayable games like Mary Skelter: Nightmares and Grim Fandango Remastered to run smoothly. The release also stabilizes previously implemented fixes through Proton Experimental or Hotfix, making it a significant step forward in Valve's goal of seamless gaming on different platforms.
