GOG plan to look a bit closer at Linux through 2026
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/gog-plan-to-look-a-bit-closer-at-linux-through-2026/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/gog-plan-to-look-a-bit-closer-at-linux-through-2026/
GamingOnLinux
GOG plan to look a bit closer at Linux through 2026
With Linux gaming clearly showing it's becoming more popular, and with GOG under new ownership, there's hope yet that GOG will improve their Linux support.
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Check out the great enhancement patch for the original Splinter Cell
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/check-out-the-great-enhancement-patch-for-the-original-splinter-cell/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/check-out-the-great-enhancement-patch-for-the-original-splinter-cell/
GamingOnLinux
Check out the great enhancement patch for the original Splinter Cell
Where bigger developers like Ubisoft don't fix up their old games - the community provides, check out EnhancedSC for the original Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.
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Check out the demo for CiniCross if you enjoy roguelikes and nonogram styled puzzles
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/check-out-the-demo-for-cinicross-if-you-enjoy-roguelikes-and-nonogram-styled-puzzles/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/check-out-the-demo-for-cinicross-if-you-enjoy-roguelikes-and-nonogram-styled-puzzles/
GamingOnLinux
Check out the demo for CiniCross if you enjoy roguelikes and nonogram styled puzzles
Is it a roguelike? Is it a puzzle game? CiniCross is both, taking place in a retro-styled dark fantasy universe it looks rather interesting.
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Cygames announced an AI studio, and then put up an apology over it
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/cygames-announced-an-ai-studio-and-then-put-up-an-apology-over-it/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/cygames-announced-an-ai-studio-and-then-put-up-an-apology-over-it/
GamingOnLinux
Cygames announced an AI studio, and then put up an apology over it
The expansion of generative AI continues with Cygames recently announcing the formation of an AI studio. Fans weren't happy, and now Cygames have apologised.
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Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is out now and supported until 2029
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/linux-mint-22-3-zena-is-out-now-and-supported-until-2029/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/linux-mint-22-3-zena-is-out-now-and-supported-until-2029/
GamingOnLinux
Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is out now and supported until 2029
The popular Linux Mint has a big new stable version available with Linux Mint 22.3 Zena supported up until 2029 as it's a long-term support release.
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Just an FYI: I'll be away Thursday + Friday next week. Potentially back Friday evening if anything big needs covering.
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D7VK version 1.2 brings more Direct3D 6 improvements and a little Direct3D 5 too
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/d7vk-version-1-2-brings-more-direct3d-6-improvements-and-a-little-direct3d-5-too/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/d7vk-version-1-2-brings-more-direct3d-6-improvements-and-a-little-direct3d-5-too/
GamingOnLinux
D7VK version 1.2 brings more Direct3D 6 improvements and a little Direct3D 5 too
Entering the land of what the developer calls diminishing returns, D7VK version 1.2 has rolled out delivering a bunch of Direct3D 6 improvements.
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Even more AMD ray tracing performance improvements heading to Mesa on Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/even-more-amd-ray-tracing-performance-improvements-heading-to-mesa-on-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/even-more-amd-ray-tracing-performance-improvements-heading-to-mesa-on-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Even more AMD ray tracing performance improvements heading to Mesa on Linux
Developer Natalie Vock working for Valve has sent in even more impressive performance improvements for AMD GPUs on Linux with Mesa.
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Steam Machine verification will have "fewer constraints" than Steam Deck - but text sizing worries me
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steam-machine-verification-will-have-fewer-constraints-than-steam-deck-but-text-sizing-worries-me/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steam-machine-verification-will-have-fewer-constraints-than-steam-deck-but-text-sizing-worries-me/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Machine verification will have "fewer constraints" than Steam Deck - but text sizing worries me
It seems it will be easier to be Steam Machine Verified when compared with Steam Deck Verified, according to a Valve designer speaking with Game Developer.
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Multiple years later Terraria 1.4.5 has a release date for January 27th
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/multiple-years-later-terraria-1-4-5-has-a-release-date-for-january-27th/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/multiple-years-later-terraria-1-4-5-has-a-release-date-for-january-27th/
GamingOnLinux
Multiple years later Terraria 1.4.5 has a release date for January 27th
Wow, they've been cooking for a while on this one huh? Terraria 1.4.5 will officially arrive January 27th and it's going to be massive.
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Less Miserables is an upcoming point-and-click parody of Les Misérables
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/less-miserables-is-an-upcoming-point-and-click-parody-of-les-miserables/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/less-miserables-is-an-upcoming-point-and-click-parody-of-les-miserables/
GamingOnLinux
Less Miserables is an upcoming point-and-click parody of Les Misérables
A point-and-click parody of Les Misérables. Could be a fun one to keep an eye on if you love classic adventure games with modern touches.
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Valve's documentation highlights the different ways standalone games run on Steam Frame
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/valves-documentation-highlights-the-different-ways-standalone-games-run-on-steam-frame/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/valves-documentation-highlights-the-different-ways-standalone-games-run-on-steam-frame/
GamingOnLinux
Valve's documentation highlights the different ways standalone games run on Steam Frame
With the upcoming new Steam Frame hardware from Valve, they want to get as many games as possible running - and there's multiple ways for developers to do it.
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OBS Studio 32.1 Beta is out with a new Audio Mixer, WebRTC Simulcast support and more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/obs-studio-32-1-beta-is-out-with-a-new-audio-mixer-webrtc-simulcast-support-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
OBS Studio 32.1 Beta is out with a new Audio Mixer, WebRTC Simulcast support and more
Another new release of the excellent open source video capture and streaming app OBS Studio is being prepared, with OBS Studio 32.1 Beta out now.
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Valve reveal all the Steam events scheduled for 2026
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/valve-reveal-all-the-steam-events-scheduled-for-2026/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/valve-reveal-all-the-steam-events-scheduled-for-2026/
GamingOnLinux
Valve reveal all the Steam events scheduled for 2026
We already had a list of the first lot of Steam events for the year but now we know everything that's coming, as Valve put up the second half.
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Been getting hit by bots a lot more lately. We've activated Cloudflare's hilariously named "AI Labyrinth", along with popping a file cache onto our RSS feeds.
Should help somewhat.
Should help somewhat.
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IO Interactive have fixed the crazy PC specifications for 007 First Light
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/io-interactive-have-fixed-the-crazy-pc-specifications-for-007-first-light/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/io-interactive-have-fixed-the-crazy-pc-specifications-for-007-first-light/
GamingOnLinux
IO Interactive have fixed the crazy PC specifications for 007 First Light
It was clear something wasn't right when IO Interactive originally released the PC specifications for the upcoming 007 First Light, and now they've been sorted.
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OpenXcom Extended takes over from OpenXcom for the classic X-COM / UFO: Enemy Unknown
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/openxcom-extended-takes-over-from-openxcom-for-the-classic-x-com-ufo-enemy-unknown/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/openxcom-extended-takes-over-from-openxcom-for-the-classic-x-com-ufo-enemy-unknown/
GamingOnLinux
OpenXcom Extended takes over from OpenXcom for the classic X-COM / UFO: Enemy Unknown
Remember the classic X-COM / UFO: Enemy Unknown? It's one of my favourite strategy games from the 90s, and now the open source OpenXcom is switching hands.
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Amazon confirm New World: Aeternum will go permanently offline next year and is being delisted
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/amazon-confirm-new-world-aeternum-will-go-permanently-offline-next-year-and-is-being-delisted/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/amazon-confirm-new-world-aeternum-will-go-permanently-offline-next-year-and-is-being-delisted/
GamingOnLinux
Amazon confirm New World: Aeternum will go permanently offline next year and is being delisted
Back in October 2025, Amazon announced that their MMO game New World would no longer see updates - and now they've confirmed the full shutdown.
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Grab some awesome modern platformers in the Playful Platformers 2026 Humble Bundle
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/grab-some-awesome-modern-platformers-in-the-playful-platformers-2026-humble-bundle/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/grab-some-awesome-modern-platformers-in-the-playful-platformers-2026-humble-bundle/
GamingOnLinux
Grab some awesome modern platformers in the Playful Platformers 2026 Humble Bundle
Got a little time for some adventuring and platforming? The Playful Platformers 2026 Humble Bundle has launched with a great price for some nice games.
Masters of Albion from Peter Molyneux / 22cans arrives in April
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/masters-of-albion-from-peter-molyneux-22cans-arrives-in-april/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/masters-of-albion-from-peter-molyneux-22cans-arrives-in-april/
GamingOnLinux
Masters of Albion from Peter Molyneux / 22cans arrives in April
Peter Molyneux and 22cans return in April with their latest god sim attempt, Masters of Albion.
EndeavourOS Linux gets an upgraded release with Ganymede Neo
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/endeavouros-linux-gets-an-upgraded-release-with-ganymede-neo/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/endeavouros-linux-gets-an-upgraded-release-with-ganymede-neo/
GamingOnLinux
EndeavourOS Linux gets an upgraded release with Ganymede Neo
After a major update released for EndeavourOS late last year, a new refresh is out with Ganymede Neo with a big tweak for NVIDIA GPU owners.
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