PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, recently released version 2.7.2. A notable change in this update is that its graphics subsystem now defaults to using Direct3D 12 (DX12) when running on older AMD GCN architecture graphics cards. This adjustment is intended to optimize performance or enhance compatibility on these specific hardware configurations. For users on Linux running PCSX2 through compatibility layers like Wine or Proton, this default switch to DX12 could potentially lead to improved out-of-the-box experiences, leveraging DXVK for D3D12 translation on Vulkan.