Wine Staging has released its latest update, version 11.1, which combines existing updates from the main branch with experimental tweaks to boost application compatibility. This build includes fixes for ongoing issues in previous versions and integrates the vkd3d project, offering improved DirectX graphics support for stubborn games. Additionally, embedded XML handling has been improved to address parsing problems in older .NET software that relies on specific XML conventions. Users can try version 11.1 to see if it resolves any specific issues with Windows programs on their Linux system.

Wine Staging 11.1 released

Wine Staging has rolled out its latest update, version 11.1. This specific release pulls together updates previously available only from the main branch, adding them alongside some experimental tweaks designed to boost application compatibility.

While this build doesn't contain entirely new major developments, it does benefit users by incorporating fixes for issues that have been ongoing in previous versions (which were themselves updates from earlier Wine releases). Think of it as getting those improvements sooner rather than later. There's also a fresh integration of the vkd3d project, which offers experimental DirectX graphics support; this feature is aimed at helping particularly stubborn games render correctly.

Additionally, some embedded XML handling has been improved with a change to msxml3_embedded_cdata. This update specifically targets parsing problems found in older .NET software that relies on specific XML conventions. This update may fix your app or game that uses legacy tech and wouldn't cooperate before.

So if you were waiting to see if getting Wine up-to-date helps tackle any particular issues with Windows programs on your Linux system, give 11.1 a go. Check it out to identify any fixed bugs.

Release Wine Staging v11.1

Release v11.1

Release v11.1 · wine-staging/wine-staging