THE FINALS is getting new kernel-based anti-cheat, likely to break it on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/the-finals-is-getting-new-kernel-based-anti-cheat-likely-to-break-it-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/the-finals-is-getting-new-kernel-based-anti-cheat-likely-to-break-it-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
THE FINALS is getting new kernel-based anti-cheat, likely to break it on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck
Embark Studios announced they're working on a new anti-cheat system for THE FINALS, which sounds like bad news for players across Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck.
Update on the article about THE FINALS new anti-cheat. They will continue to support Linux / SteamOS / Steam Deck with Proton.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/the-finals-is-getting-new-kernel-based-anti-cheat-likely-to-break-it-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/the-finals-is-getting-new-kernel-based-anti-cheat-likely-to-break-it-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
THE FINALS is getting new kernel-based anti-cheat, likely to break it on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck
Embark Studios announced they're working on a new anti-cheat system for THE FINALS, which sounds like bad news for players across Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck.
GeForce NOW on Steam Deck really can be a game-changer
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/geforce-now-on-steam-deck-really-can-be-a-game-changer/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/geforce-now-on-steam-deck-really-can-be-a-game-changer/
GamingOnLinux
GeForce NOW on Steam Deck really can be a game-changer
Now that NVIDIA GeForce NOW actually has an official dedicated app for the Steam Deck, I've taken it for a spin and came away impressed.
If TTRPG is your thing, this new Humble Bundle is for you: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/c/5772989/2059850/25796?u=https://www.humblebundle.com/books/roll-big-or-go-home-rpg-megabundle-books (partner linky)
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Humble RPG Bundle: Roll Big or Go Home RPG Megabundle
Get the most epic tabletop role-playing game bundle ever with hot games from top publishers like Magpie Games, Renegade Game Studios, Green Ronin Publishing, and more!
The Last of Us Part I gets AMD FSR 4 and an audio fix for Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/the-last-of-us-part-i-gets-amd-fsr-4-and-an-audio-fix-for-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/the-last-of-us-part-i-gets-amd-fsr-4-and-an-audio-fix-for-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
The Last of Us Part I gets AMD FSR 4 and an audio fix for Steam Deck
Naughty Dog and Iron Galaxy Studios just released a fresh update for The Last of Us Part I with more improvements for all platforms.
Blue Archive from NEXON arrives on Steam and works on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/blue-archive-from-nexon-arrives-on-steam-and-works-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/blue-archive-from-nexon-arrives-on-steam-and-works-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Blue Archive from NEXON arrives on Steam and works on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck
Blue Archive is an incredibly popular anime gacha RPG from NEXON that has made its way from mobile to Steam, and it works on Linux too.
Proton 10.0-2 gets a small release candidate update for Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/proton-10-0-2-gets-a-small-release-candidate-update-for-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/proton-10-0-2-gets-a-small-release-candidate-update-for-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Proton 10.0-2 gets a small release candidate update for Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck
Valve released a small update to the current testing build of Proton 10.0-2, ahead of the upcoming stable release for Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck.
Remember to keep our anti-cheat page bookmarked https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
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GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Linux, SteamOS
A page dedicated to showing you the expected compatibility for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Linux, SteamOS with games that have anti-cheat enabled.
OpenMW 0.49 arrives to enhanced Morrowind and they're looking to support later Bethesda games
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/openmw-0-49-arrives-to-enhanced-morrowind-and-theyre-looking-to-support-later-bethesda-games/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/openmw-0-49-arrives-to-enhanced-morrowind-and-theyre-looking-to-support-later-bethesda-games/
GamingOnLinux
OpenMW 0.49 arrives to enhanced Morrowind and they're looking to support later Bethesda games
Whew, this one took a while. Around three years of development went into OpenMW 0.49.0 which is now available to play Morrowind with lots of enhancements.
Direct3D to Vulkan layer DXVK v2.7 released with performance improvements and Intel support upgrades
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/direct3d-to-vulkan-layer-dxvk-v2-7-released-with-performance-improvements-and-intel-support-upgrades/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/direct3d-to-vulkan-layer-dxvk-v2-7-released-with-performance-improvements-and-intel-support-upgrades/
GamingOnLinux
Direct3D to Vulkan layer DXVK v2.7 released with performance improvements and Intel support upgrades
DXVK v2.7 was released over the weekend with lots of improvements for the Direct3D to Vulkan layer. Here's what's new and improved.
Video Games Europe release a statement on Stop Killing Games
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/video-games-europe-release-a-statement-on-stop-killing-games/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/video-games-europe-release-a-statement-on-stop-killing-games/
GamingOnLinux
Video Games Europe release a statement on Stop Killing Games
Video Games Europe, a trade association that represents a bunch of major game publishers, have issues a statement pushing back against Stop Killing Games.
lsfg-vk aims to bring Lossless Scaling's Frame Generation to Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/lsfg-vk-aims-to-bring-lossless-scalings-frame-generation-to-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/lsfg-vk-aims-to-bring-lossless-scalings-frame-generation-to-linux/
GamingOnLinux
lsfg-vk aims to bring Lossless Scaling's Frame Generation to Linux
Lossless Scaling is a very popular application for Windows, and the new lsfg-vk project aims to bring Lossless Scaling's Frame Generation to Linux.
It's now easier to get Mesa 25.1 on the latest Ubuntu 25.04
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/its-now-easier-to-get-mesa-25-1-on-the-latest-ubuntu-25-04/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/its-now-easier-to-get-mesa-25-1-on-the-latest-ubuntu-25-04/
GamingOnLinux
It's now easier to get Mesa 25.1 on the latest Ubuntu 25.04
Want to upgrade Mesa on Ubuntu, Kubuntu and other Ubuntu-based distributions? It's now a bit easier thanks to a PPA update to get Mesa 25.1 installed.
NonSteamLaunchers adds real-time Steam shortcuts and teases upcoming Steam integration
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/nonsteamlaunchers-adds-real-time-steam-shortcuts-and-teases-upcoming-steam-integration/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/nonsteamlaunchers-adds-real-time-steam-shortcuts-and-teases-upcoming-steam-integration/
GamingOnLinux
NonSteamLaunchers adds real-time Steam shortcuts and teases upcoming Steam integration
NonSteamLaunchers is a tool you can use on Linux / SteamOS to automatically set up various third-party stores. A new release brings new tricks.
Palworld is now Steam Deck Verified and SteamOS Compatible
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/palworld-is-now-steam-deck-verified-and-steamos-compatible/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/palworld-is-now-steam-deck-verified-and-steamos-compatible/
GamingOnLinux
Palworld is now Steam Deck Verified and SteamOS Compatible
With the latest updates to the popular Palworld, Valve have now bumped it up to Steam Deck Verified and SteamOS Compatible.
shapez 2 is aiming for the 1.0 update in November with a new game mode
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/shapez-2-is-aiming-for-the-1-0-update-in-november-with-a-new-game-mode/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/shapez-2-is-aiming-for-the-1-0-update-in-november-with-a-new-game-mode/
GamingOnLinux
shapez 2 is aiming for the 1.0 update in November with a new game mode
shapez 2 is a wonderfully chilled factory building sim that recently had a huge upgrade, and hopefully in November it will be ready for the full release.
Adorable Adventures is a gorgeous upcoming adventure featuring a mischievous baby boar
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/adorable-adventures-is-a-gorgeous-upcoming-adventure-featuring-a-mischievous-baby-boar/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/adorable-adventures-is-a-gorgeous-upcoming-adventure-featuring-a-mischievous-baby-boar/
GamingOnLinux
Adorable Adventures is a gorgeous upcoming adventure featuring a mischievous baby boar
Aww. Adorable Adventures is just the kind of game I needed to see today, one that's going right up on my wishlist.
SteamOS 3.7.14 Beta brings wake-on-bluetooth back to the Steam Deck LCD
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/steamos-3-7-14-beta-brings-wake-on-bluetooth-back-to-the-steam-deck-lcd/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/steamos-3-7-14-beta-brings-wake-on-bluetooth-back-to-the-steam-deck-lcd/
GamingOnLinux
SteamOS 3.7.14 Beta brings wake-on-bluetooth back to the Steam Deck LCD
Valve have released SteamOS 3.7.14 Beta, which for Steam Deck LCD owners is probably going to be popular as it brings back wake-on-bluetooth.