Proton 11 Beta 2 has been released, providing a compatibility patch that resolves the EA App freezing issue when launching games on Linux. The update also fixes performance drops in the opening cinematic of They Are Billions and addresses DirectX 12 translation problems in Marvel's Avengers, thanks to improvements in the Xalia component and vkd3d-proton branch. While this beta version enhances specific functionalities, users are advised to apply it cautiously to avoid potential new issues with controller profiles or audio routing. Steam users can selectively enable this beta for individual titles without affecting their entire library, ensuring a smoother gaming experience while the testing continues
Proton 11 Beta 2 released
Proton 11 Beta 2 drops a quick compatibility patch that finally stops the EA App from freezing your desktop when launching games. Valve also smoothed out frame drops during the opening cinematic in They Are Billions and fixed DirectX 12 translation glitches that were breaking Marvel's Avengers. The update relies on an updated Xalia component and a newer vkd3d-proton branch to handle these Windows layer hiccups without introducing major new features. Steam users should only force this beta onto specific titles they actually need to test, since experimental builds still carry enough risk of broken controller profiles or audio routing to make a full library update a headache.
