GE-Proton 11-12 releases with fixes for The Witcher 3 and Star Citizen
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GE-Proton 11-12 launched on November 3, 2026, bringing new software upgrades and game patches to Linux systems and handheld devices.
GE-Proton 11-12 was released on November 3, 2026. This community-made Proton layer includes updates to Wine, DXVK, D7VK, and VKD3D-Proton. The new software package delivers various tweaks and enhancements for handheld devices and computer operating systems. These changes resolve issues in games including The Witcher 3, RuneScape, and Star Citizen. While Valve's official Proton is the standard for Steam, GE-Proton is used with the Heroic Games Launcher and the Epic Games Launcher Preview.
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