An open-source project named DLSS5VKLayer was recently announced, aiming to bring experimental NVIDIA DLSS 5 support to Linux. This new Vulkan layer is designed to function with both native Linux games and Windows games running via Steam Play (Proton). DLSS5VKLayer enables users to leverage NVIDIA's latest Deep Learning Super Sampling technology on their Linux systems, potentially improving game performance and visual fidelity. Its introduction provides a community-driven path for early adoption of DLSS 5 outside of official NVIDIA driver integration.