WYP
News Guru
Linux use amongst PC gamers is growing, and Valve's Steam Machine isn't even out yet.
Read more about Linux's growing use amongst Steam users.
Linux use hits all-time-high on Steam
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Read more about Linux's growing use amongst Steam users.
NeverBackDown
AMD Enthusiast
Only thing really holding everything back is all the new multiplayer games require kernel access. Those are not compatible with Linux (with very very few devs making the effort for any changes). If we can get those studios to make a few changes it would really drive growth.
ImprovizoR
Well-known member
Devs also have to stop using DirectX and develop on Vulkan only.
WYP
News Guru
Given how good Proton is, this isn't that big of an issue. That said, native Linux versions could perform better.
ImprovizoR
Well-known member
To truly get rid of Microsoft, we need to get rid of their proprietary API.
NeverBackDown
AMD Enthusiast
In order to get rid of them you need baby steps. And DX12 to Vulkan would be a big undertaking. Especially since half the Vulkan development is going into translation efforts from DX.
Dicehunter
Resident Newb
I dual boot W11 and CachyOS and a lot of games feel so much more responsive on Linux than they do on W11 even if it's roughly the same FPS.
NeverBackDown
AMD Enthusiast
Why Cachy over Bazzite? Just curious.
Dicehunter
Resident Newb
CachyOS seems to be speed/performance focused where as Bazzite seems to be all about emulating SteamOS
