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Steam Adds 75 Native Linux Builds (May 20-27), ~10.6% of New Titles

Boiling Steam reported last week that 75 new Steam games received native Linux builds between May 20 and May 27, 2026. This number constitutes approximately 10.6% of the 708 Windows titles released on...

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SPIRV-Tools v2026.2 Adds KHR Extensions, Improves Debug Info and Optimizer

KhronosGroup has released SPIRV-Tools v2026.2 today, bringing expanded SPIR-V extension support and optimizer enhancements. The update introduces support for SPV_KHR_abort and SPV_KHR_constant_data, e...

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AMD Submits Additional AMDGPU/AMDKFD Driver Updates for Linux 7.2

AMD submitted additional AMDGPU and AMDKFD driver changes yesterday, Friday, May 30, for the upcoming Linux 7.2 kernel. These updates, described as "kernel graphics/compute driver improvements," have ...

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Wine 11.10 Dev Release Ships VKD3D 2.0, Improved VBScript Compatibility

Wine 11.10, the latest bi-weekly development release, was made available today for running Windows applications and games on Linux, macOS, and other platforms. This update introduces VKD3D 2.0, a sign...

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Valve Ships SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta With Initial Native AMD HDMI VRR Support

Valve released the SteamOS 3.8.6 beta yesterday, May 29, 2026. This beta update introduces initial native support for AMD HDMI Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). Phoronix reported that the beta "contains a ...

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PCSX2 v2.7.367 Released with GS/HW Offset Draw Vertex/Rect Rendering Fixes

The PCSX2 development team released version 2.7.367 yesterday, May 29, 2026. This update addresses specific graphics rendering issues within the emulator's GS/HW (Graphics Synthesizer/Hardware) compon...

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Goverlay 1.8.2 Adds Non-Steam Game Management, Integrates vkSumi Color Grading

Goverlay 1.8.2, a tool for managing Linux gaming overlays, was released today with expanded functionality for non-Steam games. This update introduces management capabilities for titles launched via He...

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Bottles 64.0 Adds NTSYNC Support, Addresses UI Freezes and Desktop Link Issues

Bottles 64.0 was released today, introducing NTSYNC support to enhance Windows application compatibility and performance on Linux. This new feature, contributed by Tid0lla, is crucial for improving sy...

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Valve Raises Steam Deck OLED Pricing Up To 46%, Citing Semiconductor Shortage

Valve announced on May 27, 2026, a significant price increase for its Steam Deck OLED models. Prices are reportedly increasing by up to $300 USD, representing a 46% rise for some configurations. Boili...

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NVIDIA Releases Linux Display Driver 595.80 as Current Stable Update

NVIDIA has released version 595.80 of its Linux Display Driver today, May 29, 2026. This release is designated as the "current stable release" on the company's driver portal, making it available for d...

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O3DE 26.05 Released with New Open Particle System, Core Engine Improvements

O3DE (Open 3D Engine) version 26.05 was released this week, featuring a new Open Particle System and other engine enhancements. This update continues the development of the cross-platform game engine,...

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Mesa 26.0.8 Released as Final Update for Q1'2026 Driver Series

Mesa 26.0.8 was released today, May 28, 2026. Eric Engestrom announced this as the latest stable point release in the Q1'2026 driver series. This particular update is significant as it is "the last pl...

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MangoHud 0.8.4 Fixes Steam Overlay Coexistence, Vulkan Layer Issues

MangoHud v0.8.4 has been released, addressing several issues primarily related to Vulkan layer functionality and DirectX API detection. A significant fix resolves problems with Steam Overlay coexisten...

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GTK 4.23.1 Dev Release Introduces Snapping for Improved Fractional Scaling

The upcoming GTK 4.23.1 development release will introduce a new "Snapping" feature. This addition is intended to enhance the fractional scaling experience on high-resolution displays by addressing po...

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Vulkan SDK 1.4.350.0 Released with KosmicKrisp Updates, 16 New Extensions

The Vulkan SDK 1.4.350.0 was released today by LunarG, simultaneously for Linux, macOS, and Windows. This update is described as "maintenance-focused" and includes "tooling and platform-specific impro...

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