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'''Proton''' is an open-source [[:Category:Compatibility layers|compability compatibility layer]] developed by Valve for running modern Windows-only exclusive [[wikipedia:Steam_(software)|Steam]] games on Linux. Proton is based Announced on [[Wine]] and additional components. It requires zero configuration for whitelisted gamesAugust 21st, just launch the game the same way you would launch 2018 as a Linux native game on rework of Steam. Play, Proton was revealed is included in the newest client beta by default and Valve whitelists two dozen games known to work out-of-the public 21st august 2018 and at launch 27 titles was officially whitelisted -box.<ref name="protonannouncement">https://steamcommunity.com/games/221410/announcements/detail/1696055855739350561</ref>. A lot more is compatible and can be played However, by changing a switch in Steam 's settings (head to the Steam Play options of your Steam Client and you'll , Proton can be able to enable it enabled for all Windows-exclusive gameseven if they don't currently work.). See <ref group=N>To do this unofficial [https://spcr, click Steam > Settings > Steam Play > "Enable Steam Play for all titles".netlify.com</ ref> Users began compiling test results into compatibility list] lists, and there is now a portal for user reported working checking which gameswork, linked below.  
Proton is based on [[Wine]] and includes additional components like DXVK, a library that translates Direct3D 10 and 11 calls to Vulkan on-the-fly. As a Steam Play feature, it avoids having to set up an additional Steam installation for Wine, which used to be the only way to get Windows-only Steam games working on Linux.
==Download==
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ3_odz8JzEVK80vkku-b6FsICWb45xGf4VYnzYz5cNSMVQ-5BA2WoHBGAScw96MgLj1ONA7Cx0tyGa/pubhtml Google sheets compatibility list]
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