Games: Unreal Engine 4.27, Steam Play Proton 6.3-6, and More

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Unreal Engine 4.27 is out now from Epic Games with plenty of Linux improvements | GamingOnLinux
While Epic Games are currently working on the next generation with Unreal Engine 5, they're still upgrading the previous major version with Unreal Engine 4.27 out now.
Lots of improvements across the whole engine to some major parts, plus they're also now including the Oodle Compression Suite and Bink Video codec built into Unreal Engine since Epic Games now own RAD Game Tools. Plenty of XR improvements for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality with big improvements to their OpenXR plugin like Stereo Layers, Splash Screens, querying Playspace bounds, motion controller visualization and Linux support. Plus loads more.
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Steam Play Proton 6.3-6 is out now with lots of fixes and new game support | GamingOnLinux
Following on from the Release Candidate testing earlier this month, Steam Play Proton 6.3-6 has rolled out to improve Windows games running on Linux. If you don't know what Steam Play Proton is be sure to check our dedicated page.
Along with updating lots of the software behind the scenes like wine-mono to 6.3, DXVK to 1.9.1, VKD3D-Proton to 2.4 and FAudio to 20.08 there's a number of other specific improvements in this release. Cloud save syncing was improved for multiple titles including Guilty Gear -Strive-, Death Stranding, Katamari Damacy Reroll and Scarlet Nexus. Video playback improved for: Deep Rock Galactic, The Medium, Nier: Replicant, and Contra: Rogue Corps. Plus non-English support for Cyberpunk 2077 and Rockstar Games launchers was improved, launcher behaviour in Swords of Legends Online was improved too.
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CodeWeavers still hiring for a 'General Wine Developer' to work on Wine and Proton | GamingOnLinux
CodeWeavers announced recently they need a bit of help on finding more developers, with a spot still currently open for a 'General Wine Developer' who will work on Wine and Proton.
Valve partnered up with CodeWeavers to integrate the Wine compatibility layer into the Steam Client for Linux, which is what's known as Proton (which is Wine + extra patches, DXVK and more). If you're unsure what Proton is check out our dedicated page.
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Humble Store is doing a big Summer Sale with huge discounts | GamingOnLinux
If you're after something new to play through this weekend take a look at the Humble Store. They have a big Summer Sale going on right now now with lots of good deals.
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