D7VK 1.6 was released today, March 23, 2026. This open-source project, which implements Direct3D 3 through 7 on top of the Vulkan API for Linux gamers, introduces significant internal changes. The 1.6 update overhauls D7VK's interaction with DXVK's Direct3D 9 backend. This enhancement to the D3D compatibility layer atop Vulkan is intended to further improve retro and vintage gaming experiences on Linux.