The update Proton Experimental from Valve brings a new dimension to Steam games on the Linux operating system with the integration of NVIDIA DLSS 3 and the correction of numerous bugs.
Significant improvements in Proton 9.0-3
The update Experimental improves Proton version 9.0-3, originally released on September 19. This development aims to strengthen the compatibility of Windows games on Linux, allowing users to enjoy a smoother gaming experience.
This update resulted in a noticeable improvement in game performance, fixing a large number of bugs that affected various applications and features. Advances in Linux demonstrate a commitment to a Windows-equal quality gaming experience.
One of the main additions is the integration of NVIDIA DLSS 3.0allowing Linux gamers to take advantage of RTX hardware. This technology offers a gain of performance while maintaining high graphics quality. Additionally, NVIDIA Optical Flow technology is now available, ensuring smoother gameplay thanks to artificial intelligence.
Fixes for several popular games
The update also fixed over a dozen issues for titles such as Final Fantasy XVI, Yakuza 6 or Hunt: Showdown. Improvements include crash fixes, controller support, and changes to video playback.
Among the notable fixes, we note support for mods for Doom Eternal and improved thread priority management, promoting smoother operation across all games.
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Integration of DXVK and VKD3D-Proton technologies
This update also introduced the integration of DXVK et VKD3D-Protonallowing for better compatibility of older Windows games. DXVK translates DX 9, 10 and 11 calls into Vulkan, improving user experience.
The VKD3D-Proton tackles DX12 call translation and targets high-end systems, also integrating NVIDIA Reflex technology to reduce input latency. This is beneficial for virtual reality titles available on Linux.
With these major updates, the gap between Windows and Linux narrows significantly, providing a similar gaming experience in many cases. This is particularly beneficial for users of Steam Deckbased on SteamOS, while improving the experience on other Linux-based operating systems.
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