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| − | '''Proton''' is an open-source [[:Category:Compatibility layers| | + | '''Proton''' is an open-source [[:Category:Compatibility layers|compatibility layer]] developed by Valve for running modern Windows-exclusive [[wikipedia:Steam_(software)|Steam]] games on Linux. Announced on August 21st, 2018 as a rework of Steam Play, Proton is included in the newest client beta by default and Valve whitelists two dozen games known to work out-of-the-box.<ref name="protonannouncement">https://steamcommunity.com/games/221410/announcements/detail/1696055855739350561</ref> However, by changing a switch in Steam's settings, Proton can be enabled for all Windows-exclusive games even if they don't currently work.<ref group=N>To do this, click Steam > Settings > Steam Play > "Enable Steam Play for all titles".</ref> Users began compiling test results into compatibility lists, and there is now a portal for checking which games work, linked below. |
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| + | 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== | ==Download== | ||
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* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ3_odz8JzEVK80vkku-b6FsICWb45xGf4VYnzYz5cNSMVQ-5BA2WoHBGAScw96MgLj1ONA7Cx0tyGa/pubhtml Google sheets compatibility list] | * [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ3_odz8JzEVK80vkku-b6FsICWb45xGf4VYnzYz5cNSMVQ-5BA2WoHBGAScw96MgLj1ONA7Cx0tyGa/pubhtml Google sheets compatibility list] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:Emulators]] | [[Category:Emulators]] | ||
[[Category:Compatibility layers]] | [[Category:Compatibility layers]] | ||
Revision as of 18:22, 4 September 2018
| Developer(s) | Valve |
|---|---|
| Latest version | 3.7 Beta |
| Active | Yes |
| Platform(s) | Linux |
| Emulates | Windows |
| Website | Steam |
| Source code | GitHub |
Proton is an open-source compatibility layer developed by Valve for running modern Windows-exclusive Steam games on Linux. Announced on August 21st, 2018 as a rework of Steam Play, Proton is included in the newest client beta by default and Valve whitelists two dozen games known to work out-of-the-box.[1] However, by changing a switch in Steam's settings, Proton can be enabled for all Windows-exclusive games even if they don't currently work.[N 1] Users began compiling test results into compatibility lists, and there is now a portal for checking which games work, 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.
Contents
Download
- Download Steam and opt-in the beta program
- GitHub releases
Resources
Notes
- ↑ To do this, click Steam > Settings > Steam Play > "Enable Steam Play for all titles".
