Proton (software)

Proton
Developer(s)Valve
CodeWeavers
Initial release21 August 2018 (21 August 2018)
Stable release
9.0-2 / 12 June 2024 (12 June 2024)
Repositorygithub.com/ValveSoftware/Proton
Operating systemLinux
Available inEnglish
TypeCompatibility layer
License

Proton is a compatibility layer for Windows games to run on Linux-based operating systems.[1] Proton is developed by Valve in cooperation with developers from CodeWeavers.[2] It is a collection of software and libraries combined with a patched version of Wine to improve performance and compatibility with Windows games. Proton is designed for integration into the Steam client as "Steam Play".[3] It is officially distributed through the client, although third-party forks can be manually installed.

  1. ^ "ValveSoftware/Proton". Valve Software. March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  2. ^ "CODEWEAVERS' PROTON SOFTWARE SAUCE POWERS STEAM DECK". CodeWeavers. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "Introducing a new version of Steam Play". Steam. August 21, 2018. Archived from the original on June 26, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2022.

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