Bottles 60.0 released
The latest version of Bottles, 60.0, is now available, bringing with it a host of exciting new features and improvements that make it easier to run Windows software and games on Linux.
A key shift in this new release is adding support for Wayland directly into the settings menu itself. So now you can run your favorite Windows apps or games without relying entirely on compatibility layers; it's integrated right there. There are also some behind-the-scenes tweaks for privacy, like removing user tracking features, which should be welcome news to anyone concerned about keeping their system tidy.
Another change involves how translations work. The team credits Hosted Weblate for making things smoother globally via updated translation integration. Also worth noting is the move away from an older dependency (easyterm) to version 1.0.0 of another component, which might help things run cleaner in the long run. Plus, there's a new feature allowing you to directly change repository URLs inside the interface itself; no more hunting around for advanced commands or editing config files.
The developers have also put effort into improving how Bottles manages its own internal settings. Introducing a registry rules system makes it easier to handle things like application prefixes consistently and reliably, which is something many users probably find useful but can be complex otherwise. There are plenty of smaller fixes too, like issues related to circular imports or lost working directories between sessions.
Botters will notice some tweaks aimed at making the user experience better day-to-day. The journal view has been improved for a more straightforward look and feel, helping record what's happening with applications easier than before. Cache management now works differently in preferences; it’s accessible there alongside other options like clearing logs or resetting settings as needed.
Finally, installers have better logging built-in.
Release Bottles 60.0
What's Changed
