This is not a drill: All-timer weirdo game Deadly Premonition now playable on Linux as of Valve’s most recent Proton beta, plus 17 others and your EA library (until EA breaks it again)
Valve has released the first Proton 11 beta, bringing new compatibility improvements to its Windows-to-Linux translation layer that powers gaming on Steam Deck and Linux desktops. The update highlights the newly supported “Deadly Premonition,” a cult classic adventure game that was previously inaccessible to Linux users. Beyond this notable addition, the Proton 11 beta enables 17 other games to run on Linux for the first time through this compatibility layer.
The new Proton 11 beta incorporates features and improvements from the recently released Wine 11, a fundamental component of Proton’s translation technology. This update represents continued progress in expanding Linux gaming compatibility, allowing more of the Windows-exclusive Steam library to function on Linux systems and Steam Deck hardware.
The article also references ongoing compatibility issues with EA’s game library on Linux through Proton, noting a pattern of periodic breakage that users have experienced. This suggests that while Proton continues to expand its supported titles, maintaining compatibility with certain publishers’ games remains an ongoing challenge.