Proton 8.0 improves Steam Deck gaming with new game support and bug fixes.
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Valve and CodeWeavers have released Proton 8.0, a compatibility software that allows Windows games to run on Linux-based operating systems, including the Steam Deck. The update smooths out compatibility issues for over a dozen games and makes Steam Deck-specific fixes to many more. Proton is integral to getting made-for-Windows games working on the Steam Deck without much fuss, and it's important to keep it updated.
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- Steam Deck just got support for a bunch of new games – and some nifty bug fixes too TechRadar
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