Proton 11.0 Beta 2 Updates VKD3D-Proton
Proton 11.0 Beta 2 has been released, following the previous beta that improved compatibility for Windows games on Linux. This update addresses specific issues such as lock-ups with the EA App and low FPS in the game They Are Billions. Additionally, it includes updates to the VKD3D-Proton implementation for better performance in Marvel's Avengers.
- ▪Proton 11.0 Beta 2 is the second beta release following Proton 11.0 Beta 1.
- ▪The update fixes lock-ups with the EA App and a regression causing low FPS in They Are Billions.
- ▪VKD3D-Proton has been updated to improve performance for Marvel's Avengers.
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Proton 11.0 Beta 2 Updates VKD3D-Proton Written by Michael Larabel in Linux Gaming on 28 April 2026 at 07:00 AM EDT. 1 Comment Following the release of Proton 11.0 Beta 1 from two weeks ago that updated against Wine 11.0, this heart to Valve's Steam Play is now out with a second beta release. Proton 11.0 Beta 1 enabled many more Windows games to now run gracefully under Linux. Plus it addressed a variety of different game problems, updated numerous components that Proton / Steam Play depend on, and much more. Proton 11.0 Beta 2 out today is on the lighter side. This second beta updates Xalia to address lock-ups that were happening with the EA App. It also fixes a Proton 11 regression causing low FPS during the intro cinematic for They Are Billions.
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