Proton 10.0-3 It is now available , the stable update Valve's compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. Developed in collaboration with CodeWeavers using WINE, this release focuses on expanding compatibility and fixing common bugs in popular titles, with a direct impact on desktop computers and the Steam Deck used.
In addition to adding a good number of games that now work correctly, the version comes with dozens of bug fixes, peripheral improvements, and important internal adjustments. Among these are fixes for Sony Bluetooth controllers, solved regressions introduced in Proton 10 and the updating of key components such as DXVK and vkd3d-proton.
Main new features of Proton 10.0-3
Stable version 10.0-3 confirms more games are now in good working order under Steam Play and addresses issues affecting the experience across various genres. It also includes fixes for common use cases, such as video problems, sporadic crashes, and launch failures, in addition to performance improvements in some titles.
Games that are added to compatibility
Valve certifies new titles as playable under Proton 10.0-3. In several cases there are GPU nuances that should be taken into account, as indicated in the list:
- Mary Skelter: Nightmares
- Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force
- Far Horizon
- Grim Fandango Remastered (GPU AMD and Intel)
- The Crew Motorfest
- Viking Rise: Valhalla
- Starlight Re:Volver
- Gemstones
- Act of War: Direct Action (with AMD GPUs)
- SSR Wives: The Murder Of My Winter Crush Demo
- Firefly Village
- The Riftbreaker: Multiplayer Playtest
- Ninja Reflex: Steamworks Edition
- Arken Age
Notable corrections
The set of arrangements is extensive and covers both current and classic games. Below is a selection of the most relevant changes that come with Proton 10.0-3:
- Steam Deck OLED: The Quarry is playable again.
- God of War: Ragnarök: Sony controllers work again in handheld mode.
- DualSense via Bluetooth: touchpad ghost clicks are fixed.
- Disgaea PC: the controller icons reappear.
- Resident Evil 7 Biohazard: Videos are now playing at normal speed again on Steam Deck.
- Resident Evil Village: no more freezing after cutscenes and the blue tint in videos has been removed.
- METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN: No audio crackling in cutscenes on Steam Deck and no crash at the start of Chapter 1.
- Quake 4 and DOOM 3: the mouse works well in full screen.
- INSIDE: Unplugging the controller no longer breaks the keyboard input.
- Rocket League and Unreal Tournament 3: better performance.
- Deadlock: fixed micro cuts every 5 minutes.
- The Finals: no expulsions after updating the game.
- Epic Games Store: Launcher restarts under Proton.
- VRChat: improvements to the AVPro player (fewer freezes, more stable search and videos working in more cases).
- Dune: Awakening: Fixed erroneous warnings about HDDs and drivers with AMD GPUs.
- Age of Empires III: Fixed CD key input field.
- Counter-Strike: fewer strange drops when connecting to games.
- Classic games like Alone in the Dark (2008), DiRT, Disney Universe, Hard Truck Apocalypse, Dino D-Day and Prototype 2: now run on multi-core CPUs.
- And other fixes: DayZ Tools, Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron, Doom Eternal (drop-down menus), God Eater, Crysis 3, The Heart of Influencer, Superscout, Dungeon Lords Steam Edition, Spark & ​​Kling, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Tales of Berseria, Sea Power, VR Slots 3D, Teardown, Motor Town, among others.
Improvements for Steam Deck and peripherals
Part of the effort has focused on Valve's console. Steam Deck OLED users are noticing direct fixes, and overall there are better support for DualSense controllers and improved icon integration in games that lost it in previous versions. Regressions affecting videos, freezes, and keyboard/mouse input have also been fixed.
Components updated in Proton 10.0-3
Under the hood, Proton 10.0-3 updates key parts of the Windows-to-Linux API translation. Specifically, it includes DXVK v2.6.2-23-g3cb664e12609, vkd3d-proton v2.14.1-472-g32bffb836cb0, DXVK-NVAPI v0.9.0-10-g0ea231734d60 y vkd3d v1.17-61-g979d7e4b85f2This translates into improvements in graphical stability and DirectX compatibility over Vulkan.
How to install or activate Proton 10.0-3
If you already have the Proton 10 Beta installed, the update will appear in your Steam downloads. Otherwise, you can install it by searching for it in your Steam Library (or the Steam Deck store). To test it in a specific game, right-click on the title, go to Properties > Compatibility, and select "Proton 10.0-3" in the list. The package can also be downloaded from GitHub along with the full changelog.
Proton 10.0-3 Availability
Since it's not a region-locked release, the update is available simultaneously to Linux and Steam Deck users. The changes apply equally in both contexts, so those playing on a desktop or on the Steam Deck will be able to enjoy the same experience. Valve laptop You will notice the improvements after updating.
With this update, Proton strengthens compatibility with new games and addresses issues of concern to the community, from drivers to video and overall stability. For those who play on Linux or Steam Deck, 10.0-3 represents a further step towards a more polished experience without needing to change too many settings.
