Arm64, Proton and Steam Deck
ARM version of Steam Deck’s Proton layer spotted in testing
The Steam Deck might be the most popular Linux PC ever, though you’d be forgiven if you haven’t realized that its SteamOS software is technically Linux. The Proton compatibility layer is the Steam Deck’s special sauce,
Proton 9.0-3 released and Proton Experimental upgraded for Linux / Steam Deck
Valve released two fresh Proton upgrades to bring more compatibility with Windows games to Linux desktop and Steam Deck with Proton 9.0-3 now available and Proton Experimental upgraded.
Valve appears to be testing Arm64 support in Proton but I wouldn't get too excited about an Arm-based Steam Deck 2 just yet
Eagle-eyed users have spotted a test application on SteamDB suggesting that Valve is experimenting with Arm64 support for Proton, the software that enables Windows games to run on Linux systems.
Valve’s ARM64 game testing points towards new Steam hardware, if vaguely
Valve are likely up to something hardware-related again, report NotebookCheck. Their next chunk of plastic and wires – following the Valve Index, Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED – could swap PC gaming’s favoured x86 architecture for ARM, the type of processor favoured by the Nintendo Switch, Macs, and mobile phones.
Valve could be planning to bring Windows gaming to Linux systems with ARM chips
Valve’s Proton software makes it possible to play many Windows PC games on computers running Linux-based operating system, including Valve’s own Steam Deck handheld gaming PC.
Expanded Steam gaming compatibility likely coming to Arm chips with hundreds of Windows games — Valve testing ARM64 Proton compatibility layer
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Valve is testing ARM64 support that could bring Steam games to smartphones
Valve is bridging its x86 library with ARM framework support for possible Steam games on mobile. The focus on ARM64 hints at expanded cross-platform support for SteamOS. Speculation includes Steam games on mobile and the potential development of Valve's standalone VR headset.
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GE-Proton 9-14 brings fixes for Star Citizen, God of War Ragnarök and other games
GE-Proton 9-14 has been released bringing in more game fixes for Linux desktop and Steam Deck, for those who need the extras.
Steam Deck 2: Rumors and everything we know so far
We've rounded up all of the information regarding the Steam Deck 2 in the buildup to its release. Here's what you need to ...
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GTA Online no longer compatible with Steam Deck – the fix is in Rockstar’s hands
GTA Online is no longer compatible with Steam Deck due to anti-cheat, but a simple action from Rockstar could solve the ...
Anti-cheat update leaves GTA Online’s Steam Deck players out in the cold
According to Valve, though, Rockstar could solve this minor technical issue with a single email.
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Valve’s Proton software makes it possible to play many Windows PC games on computers running Linux-based operating system, including Valve’s own Steam Deck handheld gaming PC. So far Proton has only ...
Is Towerborne on Steam Deck?
Towerborne, the Xbox published co-op action RPG from Stoic has officially launched into Early Access on Steam. The game is ...
Valve could come to the rescue of Copilot+ PCs for running games, as test version of Proton for Arm CPUs is spotted
Some folks have raised the possibility of a more affordable Arm-powered Steam Deck, but we don’t think that’s likely.