Valve has launched Proton 11.0-1, a major update for Linux gaming that transitions the compatibility layer to Wine 11.0, introducing numerous game fixes and improved support for popular titles like HELLDIVERS 2 and Assassin's Creed Shadows. This update also addresses significant issues with the EA ecosystem, restoring functionality for many EA games and enhancing controller support through the Xalia 0.4.9 update. Additionally, Proton 11.0-1 includes new support for ARM64EC builds, indicating Valve's focus on future hardware developments. Users can enable the update through Steam's Compatibility settings or via a direct install link

Valve Drops Proton 11.0-1: Wine 11.0 Upgrade, EA Fixes, and Expanded Game Support

Valve released Proton 11.0-1, marking a significant upgrade for Linux gaming as the compatibility layer now runs on Wine 11.0 rather than the previous 10.x series. This stable build brings dozens of game compatibility fixes, restores playability for popular titles like HELLDIVERS 2 and Assassin's Creed Shadows, and resolves longstanding issues with the EA ecosystem. The update also introduces ARM64EC support for future hardware, bumps Xalia to version 0.4.9 for better launcher integration, and moves 13 games from Experimental to the stable branch. You can enable the new release immediately through Steam's Compatibility settings or via the direct Steam install link.

Valve Drops Proton 11.0-1: Wine 11.0 Upgrade, EA Fixes, and Expanded Game Support @ Linux Compatible