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Steam Play is a feature that allows you to run compatibility layers in the Linux version of the Steam client. Proton being one of them, based upon another called Wine, allowing you to play thousands of Windows-only games on Linux. Be sure to check out our constantly updated beginner's guide here.
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Microsoft publisher free download. Steam Play now officially supports a limited but growing set of 'whitelisted' games that are deemed Proton-compatible and play on Linux. Based on ProtonDB reports, a significant number of non-whitelisted games, including many popular titles, play just as well as on Windows. Why is this a big deal? Android application store. Steam Play and Proton represent a massive leap forward for Linux gamers. Valve has committed to making Windows games playable on Linux for everyone without the hassle of configuring something like Wine. So, they did it for everyone, with Proton, Steam’s own version of Wine. Steam Play and Proton represent a massive leap forward for Linux gamers. Valve has committed to making Windows games playable on Linux for everyone without the hassle of configuring something like Wine. So, they did it for everyone, with Proton, Steam’s own version of Wine.

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  • Proton Experimental gets upgraded, Forza Horizon 4 playable and Origin Overlay works by Liam Dawe
    23 April 2021 at 8:44 am UTC
  • Direct3D 12 to Vulkan layer VKD3D-Proton 2.3 is out with early DirectX Raytracing support by Liam Dawe
    22 April 2021 at 8:03 pm UTC
  • Steam Play Proton 6.3 is out now plus a Proton Experimental update (updated) by Liam Dawe
    1 April 2021 at 8:34 pm UTC
  • VKD3D-Proton works towards Ray Tracing, new small Proton Experimental build up by Liam Dawe
    12 March 2021 at 9:31 am UTC
  • Another Proton Experimental update is out improving VR and controllers by Liam Dawe
    3 March 2021 at 4:59 pm UTC
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What is the status of Easy Anti-Cheat and BattlEye with Proton?
Neither currently work or are supported with Proton.
What about Denuvo Anti-Cheat?
Read the full details of that in this linked article.
Can I use Proton outside of Steam?
Yes. Lutris can help with this but it's a bit complicated. Lutris has its own special Wine builds that are easier to use.
Where do I report bugs in Proton and broken games?
Onto Valve's GitHub page but try asking in our forum first.

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