Canonical Releases ARM64 Steam Snap for Ubuntu with FEX Emulation
Canonical engineers have released an ARM64 Steam Snap for Ubuntu, enabling the execution of x86-based Windows and Linux games on ARM64 systems. This development, reported today, leverages the FEX emulator to translate x86 instructions for the ARM64 architecture, broadening gaming accessibility on platforms such as the NVIDIA DGX Spark. The new ARM64 Steam Snap is currently available for public testing. Early performance benchmarks, as noted by OMG! Ubuntu, indicate strong results, with "200+ FPS in Cyberpunk 2077" reported in initial testing. This initiative aims to address a significant limitation for ARM64 Linux users seeking to run a wider catalog of PC games.