(more Linux news in original post)
Lutris v0.5.21 and v0.5.22 arrive with Valve's Sniper runtime support and new game runners:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/lutris-v0-5-21-and-v0-5-22-arrive-with-valves-sniper-runtime-support-and-new-game-runners/
Heroic Games Launcher 2.20.0 brings numerous important bug fixes:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/heroic-games-launcher-2-20-0-brings-numerous-important-bug-fixes/
D7VK version 1.4 brings further enhancements for older Direct3D via Vulkan:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/d7vk-version-1-4-brings-further-enhancements-for-older-direct3d-via-vulkan/
Linux 6.18 and Several LTS Kernels Are Getting Extended Long-Term Support:
https://9to5linux.com/linux-6-18-and-several-lts-kernels-are-getting-extended-long-term-support
Mesa 25.3.6 released as the last bug fix for this driver series:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/mesa-25-3-6-released-as-the-last-bug-fix-for-this-driver-series/
Open source graphics drivers Mesa 26.0.1 released with various bug fixes and a security fix:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/open-source-graphics-drivers-mesa-26-0-1-released-with-various-bug-fixes-and-a-security-fix/
Wine 11.3 released with vkd3d and Mono upgrades:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/wine-11-3-released-with-vkd3d-and-mono-upgrades/
Fwupd 2.0.20 Firmware Updater Adds Support for HP Engage One G2 Advanced Hub:
https://9to5linux.com/fwupd-2-0-20-firmware-updater-adds-support-for-hp-engage-one-g2-advanced-hub
systemd 260-rc1 Released: New "mstack" Feature, System V Service Scripts No Longer Supported:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/systemd-260-rc1
GStreamer 1.28.1 Adds Whisper-Based Speech-To-Text, AV1 Stateful V4L2 Decoder Support:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GStreamer-1.28.1
sudo-rs Breaks Historical Norms With Now Enabling Password Feedback By Default:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/sudo-rs-password-feedback
LXD 6.7 Released With AMD GPU Passthrough Support:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/LXD-6.7-Released
(FOSS news in comments)
#WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #Lutris #HeroicGamesLauncher #D7VK #LinuxKernel #Mesa #Wine #Fwupd #Systemd #GStreamer #SudoRS #LXD #FosseryTech
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