A new dwproton update has been released for Steam Deck and Linux gaming systems, introducing compatibility improvements for Arknights: Endfield and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.
The update, version 11.0-16, focuses on fixing video playback problems, improving launcher rendering and updating the underlying Proton components.
The release also addresses compatibility issues affecting Arknights: Endfield when the game is installed through the Epic Games Store.
dwproton is a customized Proton compatibility layer that helps Windows games run on Linux systems, including Valve's Steam Deck.
The latest changes are particularly useful for players experiencing problems with game launchers or videos during gameplay.
dwproton 11.0-16 Fixes Arknights: Endfield Launcher Problems
One of the main improvements targets the launcher used by Arknights: Endfield.
Previously, some players encountered black bars around the launcher window, resulting in an incorrectly rendered interface.
The new version improves launcher rendering and aims to eliminate these unwanted borders.
Additionally, dwproton now forces the Wine X11 backend for the Arknights: Endfield launcher on Epic Games installations.
This adjustment is intended to improve compatibility with the game's launcher and avoid display problems associated with other windowing configurations.
The update also restores a previously available patch for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.
This patch addresses video playback errors that occurred when running the game through umu-launcher.
The developers have also updated Proton and its supporting components to the CachyOS build identified as cachyos-11.0-20261015-slr.
How to Install dwproton on Steam Deck
Steam Deck owners can install dwproton through ProtonPlus, a utility designed to manage additional Proton compatibility versions.
To get started, switch your Steam Deck to Desktop Mode and open the Discover software store.
Search for ProtonPlus and install the application.
After opening ProtonPlus, locate dwproton among the available compatibility tools and select the appropriate version for installation.
Once installed, you can configure compatible games to use the new Proton version through their compatibility settings.
However, not every game requires a customized Proton build, and compatibility improvements may vary depending on the title.
The dwproton 11.0-16 release is relatively small compared with broader compatibility updates, but its targeted fixes should help players affected by the specific launcher and playback problems.
For Arknights: Endfield and NIKKE players, the update provides another option for improving compatibility on Steam Deck and other Linux gaming devices.
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