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GloriousEggroll has just dropped an update for GE-Proton, a compatibility layer that lets you run Windows games on Linux. The new release, GE-Proton10-26, brings improved DLSS scaling features, enhanced Wine support, and bug fixes to make your gaming experience smoother and more stable. With this update, you'll get better performance out of popular titles like Space Engineers and Outer Worlds 2, as well as improved compatibility with various environments.



GE-Proton10-26 released

GloriousEggroll has launched GE-Proton 10-26, a significant update that brings enhanced Proton compatibility, Wine fixes, and improved DLSS scaling features. This release is packed with new tools, bug fixes, and performance improvements designed to elevate your computing experience.

Key Updates
Proton Environment Improvements
  • Changes for Upstream Proton: Enhancements now seamlessly integrate with the latest Proton versions, ensuring a stable and fast build process.
  • Changes for Build Environment: The new setup improves compatibility across different environments, making it easier to deploy applications.
  • Changes for Upstream lsteamclient/steamvr: Updated configurations now provide better connectivity and performance.

The team has addressed issues with Wine-wayland and Wine-staging environments. These patches ensure smoother operation in both old and new Wine setups.
A standout feature of this release is the introduction of DLSS Scaling, which enhances visual fidelity for games running at high resolutions. With support for both Proton 10-26 and Proton 9-5, this update ensures consistent performance across different configurations.

New DLSS Indicators
  • PROTON_DLSS_INDICATOR: Activate the DLSS overlay in the bottom-left corner of your screen for visual cues of active scaling.
  • PROTON_FSR4_INDICATOR: Turn on the FSR 4.0 watermark at the top-left to monitor system configurations.
Recent Bug Fixes

This release includes critical bug fixes, improving stability and compatibility:

  • FFXVI Crash Fix: A persistent issue causing crashes when using Wayland has been resolved.
  • DLSS Scaling Availability: Now fully functional across all supported platforms with enhanced visuals.

Various fixes have been applied to improve compatibility and performance:

  • Space Engineers: Addressed known issues for this popular game.
  • Outer Worlds 2: Resolved stability problems in the latest expansion pack.
  • Ntsync Disabled: Updated settings to prevent potential conflicts with SOMA.
  • Upscaler Download Handler Utility: Added to assist with Proton upgrades and configurations.

For those delving into the technical aspects:

  • FSR4 Upgrades: The PROTON_FSR4_UPGRADE variable allows automatic downloading of the latest FSR 4.0.2 DLL, with options for custom versions.
  • FSR3 Upgrades: Similar to FSR4 but tailored for FSR 3.1 compatibility.
DLSS Upgrades

The PROTON_DLSS_UPGRADE feature enables downloads of the latest nvngx_dlss(d|g).dll versions, with support for custom versions and settings adjustments.

For those interested in diving deeper into technical details:

  • FSR4Hud: A handy tool to enable the FSR 4.0.1 indicator.
  • FSR4RDNA3 Upgrades: Configured similarly to FSR4, catering to RDNA3 GPU setups.
Proton Fixes:

A collection of utility patches:

  • Space Engineers Fix: Resolves issues with the game's physics.
  • Outer Worlds 2: Fixes bugs related to character movement and animations.
  • Ntsync Disabled: Prevents conflicts in the SOMA environment.
  • Upscaler Utility: Assists with Proton upgrades and configurations.
General Fixes
  • Directory Readability Check: Enhances security by verifying access before mapping directories.
  • Time-Based Login: Resolves login issues caused by time-based account restrictions in Zeit 2.
  • GOG Addons Fix: Ensures compatibility with the latest expansions for popular series.
  • Crash Fixes: Resolved bugs causing crashes due to Russian localization settings and specific game titles.

This release is packed with improvements that enhance your computing experience. Whether you're a casual user or a power user, there's something here to benefit you. Stay updated by checking out the full changelog online for more details on this and future updates.

Release GE-Proton10-26 Released

Github workflows: fixup automatic building and attachment of GE-Proton release tarballs.

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