Valve announced the release of Proton 9.0-1bringing with it a host of new features and improvements that will make your Linux gaming experience even better.
The main new feature in this version is support for a wide range of new games, giving Linux users broader access to the library of available titles. Furthermore, Proton 9.0-1 introduces important CPU improvements multi-core, ensuring better performance on high-end hardware.
Another notable feature is the default enablement of NVIDIA NVAPI for all games. NVAPI is a software development kit designed for NVIDIA GPUs, which should result in improved performance for games that take advantage of these graphics cards.
Users with high-end multi-core processors should especially appreciate the benefits of this version of Proton, since the limit on the number of cores used has been removed.
This means that games optimized for multi-core systems, such as Far Cry 2, 3, and 4, The Witcher 2, and the Warhammer series, will benefit from greater power of calculation.
For those who own one Steam Decksthe procedure to download Proton 9 is simple: just do it search your Steam library and the system will automatically update for those who were already using the Beta version.
The list of games now supported has been expanded, including titles such as Dinogen Online, Sonic Colors: Ultimate and Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2, among others. Furthermore, they were Fixed various bugs and technical issues which can further improve the gaming experience on Linux.
In conclusion, Proton 9.0-1 represents a significant step forward in making Linux an even more competitive platform for gaming, offering greater compatibility, improved performance and a better overall experience for Linux users who want to enjoy their favorite games without having to resort to a Windows partition.
