Proton 10.0 Beta Update: Enhanced Windows Gaming on Linux & Steam Deck

 

Valve’s Proton 10.0 beta update (10.0-1d) fixes key bugs in Elder Scrolls Oblivion, Jusant, Hunt: Showdown & more, boosting Windows gaming on Linux & Steam Deck. Learn about DXVK upgrades, performance gains & how to install.

Valve’s Proton 10.0 beta—the latest iteration of its Wine-based compatibility layer—has rolled out a new update, further refining Windows gaming performance on Linux and the Steam Deck. 

This release (Proton 10.0-1d) addresses critical bugs, regressions, and game-specific optimizations, solidifying its position as the premier solution for cross-platform gaming.

Key Improvements in Proton 10.0-1d

The latest beta update delivers:

✅ Fixed SSD detection in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

✅ Resolved crashes for Jusant on Intel GPUs

✅ Corrected keyboard layout issues in Hunt: Showdown, Warframe, Red Dead Redemption 2, and more

✅ Restored non-Latin script support in Simon the Sorcerer: 25th Anniversary Edition

Powered by Wine 10.0, Proton 10.0 also includes:

• Upgraded DXVK & VKD3D-Proton for superior Direct3D-to-Vulkan translation

• Performance optimizations for newer (and select older) Windows titles

• Enhanced game compatibility across AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel hardware

Why This Matters for Linux Gamers

With Steam Deck’s explosive growth, Proton’s advancements are critical for:
🔹 AAA gaming on Linux without dual-booting

🔹 Seamless gameplay on handheld and desktop systems

🔹 Future-proofing Linux as a viable gaming OS

How to Get the Update

• Steam users: Enable beta updates in client settings

• Developers/advanced users: Grab the latest Proton 10.0 source code on GitHub