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Valve is developing a solution to simplify running non-Steam games on SteamOS and devices like Steam Deck. According to Videocardz, a new Steam client beta released on October 7 introduces changes to how external Windows executables are handled on Linux-based systems.
The primary update ensures that Windows executables added as non-Steam games now run via Proton by default. Previously, users were required to manually select Proton in the compatibility settings to prevent launch failures. While this automatic selection is now standard, users retain the ability to manually adjust compatibility tools if desired.
Proton, Valve's Wine-based compatibility layer, allows Windows titles to run on Linux without native versions. Although this update streamlines the process, Valve notes that Proton usage does not guarantee perfect functionality, as compatibility remains title-dependent.
The beta also addresses several bugs, including issues with the 'Browse' button, the 'Stop' button failing to close external games, and incorrect playtime tracking. Additionally, it adds a screensaver suppression option and fixes Steam Controller Bluetooth connectivity. This update is currently in the Preview/Beta branch, with a stable release expected in the coming weeks.
