Lutris 0.5.20 introduces native Wine Wayland driver support, Proton-GE integration improvements, and enhanced compatibility with modern Linux gaming tools.
The Lutris team has released version 0.5.20 of their popular open-source Linux game manager, bringing several significant improvements for gamers who rely on compatibility layers and emulators. This update focuses heavily on enhancing the Proton experience while adding new options for Wayland users.
One of the most anticipated features in this release is the ability to select Wine's native Wayland driver directly within Lutris. This option, which was requested nearly a year ago through a pull request, allows users to run Windows games using Wine's native Wayland backend instead of the traditional X11 driver. This is particularly relevant for users of modern desktop environments that default to Wayland, as it eliminates the need for XWayland translation layers and potentially reduces input latency.
For Proton users, Lutris 0.5.20 makes Proton-GE the default method for keeping Proton up-to-date through UMU (Universal Mod Manager). This change streamlines the process of maintaining the latest Proton-GE builds, which are essential for running newer Windows games on Linux. The update also includes several Proton integration fixes, including proper handling of VKD3D, D3D Extras, and DXVK-NVAPI components. Additionally, Lutris now correctly passes Esync, Fsync, and DXVK settings to Proton, giving users more granular control over performance optimizations.
Beyond the core gaming improvements, version 0.5.20 adds support for several new platforms and services. The EA App source has been updated to work with their new API, ensuring continued compatibility with EA's game library. A new Azahar runner has been added, expanding the range of emulators supported by Lutris. Steam Family support has also been implemented, allowing users to manage family sharing settings directly through the Lutris interface.
Hardware compatibility has been enhanced with ICD (Installable Client Driver) support for Intel Xe GPUs, improving graphics performance for users with newer Intel hardware. The update also adds Ptyxis terminal support as an alternative to traditional terminal emulators, catering to users who prefer this modern terminal option.
On the technical side, Lutris 0.5.20 includes Python 3.14 compatibility fixes, ensuring the application remains stable on systems running the latest Python versions. The developers have also implemented various other changes and bug fixes that improve overall stability and performance.
This release demonstrates Lutris's commitment to staying current with the rapidly evolving Linux gaming ecosystem. By adding Wayland support, enhancing Proton integration, and expanding compatibility with new platforms and hardware, Lutris continues to be an essential tool for Linux gamers who want a unified interface for managing their diverse gaming libraries.
The Lutris 0.5.20 update is available now through the official Lutris website and GitHub repository. Users can download the latest version or update through their existing installation to take advantage of these new features and improvements.
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