Wine 10.20 has been released with several upgrades, including a new version of its core rendering library, vkd3d, now at version 1.18, which brings welcome graphics improvements. The release also expands support for reparse points and refactors internal code in the Common Controls component base to improve Windows app compatibility. Additionally, a progress dialog specifically designed for document scanning tasks has been added, along with numerous bug fixes that address stability issues and crashes in various applications, such as Civilization v1.2 and TomTom MyDrive Connect.

Wine 10.20 released

Wine 10.20 has landed, bringing some welcome graphics upgrades through an update to vkd3d, its core rendering library, now at version 1.18.

Then there are other bits of progress worth noting. The new release expands support for reparse points; these are those special file/dir handles used by things like symbolic links, which should help smooth the operation of certain Windows apps running under Wine.

Elsewhere, some internal housekeeping is happening in the Common Controls code base. Think about all the standard buttons, menus, and dialog boxes that mimic Windows' look and feel; this version adds to the refactoring efforts for these components. The v5/v6 split refers specifically to how they're implemented internally. Version 6 represents a more modern approach, but it still requires some fine-tuning before becoming truly robust.

We've also seen one specific new feature added: a progress dialog tailored for document scanning tasks that wasn't present before in Wine's setup code.

Of course, the usual extensive bug fixing is part of this release too. From minor annoyances to more serious stability issues, you'll discover plenty addressed here. Examples include resolving crashes with Civilization v1.2 at startup (due to incomplete KERNEL32 support) and enabling an older version of TomTom MyDrive Connect by updating its dependency on SetVolumeMountPointW.

For those wanting to dive in, the source code is available now via the official Wine site. Binary packages compatible with various Linux distributions should follow shortly. Need help understanding how Wine works or tackling specific problems? The wiki remains a valuable resource for documentation and troubleshooting tips as always.

And finally, don't forget that Wine itself remains a free and open-source project; its continued evolution depends on contributions from volunteers around the world aiming to run Windows applications seamlessly on Linux and macOS.

To download the new version, head over to the download sites listed on the Wine wiki page for your preferred build (development source code is also available directly).