Valve has released Proton 11.0-2e, a minor update aimed specifically at fixing two issues with the EA App related to its login window not focusing properly under Gamescope and a broken splash image. This update consists of only 44 additions and 9 deletions in a single file, showcasing how small patches can effectively address targeted problems rather than requiring large version changes. The fix improves the synchronization of data in the appcache, which is crucial for the EA App's functionality under Valve's Gamescope compositor. Users can access this update through Steam's Compatibility dropdown, and it is designed to enhance the experience for Linux gamers, particularly those using the Steam Deck

Proton 11.0-2e Valve Linux Compatibility Update Fixes EA App Bug

Valve shipped Proton 11.0-2e today as its tiniest patch in the Proton 11 series, containing just 44 additions and 9 deletions in a single file. The update repairs two EA App issues: the launcher's login window not focusing properly under Gamescope and a broken splash image. Written by Paul Gofman and committed by maintainer Arkadiusz Hiler, the commit swaps a symlink for a directory-sync fix that mirrors Steam files more reliably inside a game's virtual prefix. It builds on Proton 11.0-2 from 21 August 2026 and is available now through Steam's Compatibility dropdown.

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