Heroic Games Launcher 2.16.0 "Scopper Gaban" has been released and represents a significant update, incorporating more than 70 modifications since the previous version. The update introduces several enhancements, including environment variables in known fixes, launch arguments through URLs, Steam shortcuts for uninstalled games, anti-cheat logging, and a toggle for "Force Grab Cursor" in Gamescope.

Key bug fixes encompass the resolution of DXVK uninstallation issues, enhancements for runtime crash prevention, adjustments to GOG v1 game setup, improvements in zoom retention, cleanup of the Epic library, consistency in cursor behavior, disabling of auto-download for DXVK, cleanup of sideloaded games, increased visibility for Crossover bottles, and enabling DXVK-NVAPI by default. The enhancements to the UI/UX encompass translation-friendly fonts, auto-install fixes graduated, import game hints, macOS dock menu, unified launcher (UMU) set as default on Linux/Steam Deck, custom CSS styling, per-game log toggles, shader cache warnings, cloud saves clarity, and guidance for an empty library. Recent technical enhancements encompass the adoption of Proton-GE as the default, improved discoverability of Whisky on Mac, backend game launching capabilities, GOG manifest cleanup, a delay in Winetricks search, and the update to Comet v0.2.0. The update enhances localization and accessibility features.

Here is a roundup of last week's Linux security updates for AlmaLinux, Debian GNU/Linux, Fedora Linux, Oracle Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, Slackware Linux, SUSE Linux, and Ubuntu Linux.

A new Arch Linux installation image based on Linux kernel 6.13.5 has been released. Arch Linux is a lightweight distribution designed for expert users who want the most up-to-date packages. The installation image, which includes the most important Linux tools, also serves as a recovery or emergency image. The installation image now includes a guided installer.

LACT 0.7.1, a Linux application designed for users to manage their AMD, Nvidia, or Intel GPU on a system, has been released. The primary updates consist of a revised clock speed configuration for Nvidia GPUs, enhanced detection of GPU device changes, minor improvements in information reporting, and resolutions for process and gamemode listener issues.

The changelog for version 0.7.1 covers features including the reloading of the GPU controller list in response to kernel DRM events, CPU-accessible VRAM, and resizable BAR reporting on Intel, as well as the implementation of mandatory DRM for AMD GPUs. Recent updates encompass the resolution of issues related to profile watcher reloads during gamemode reconnections, a comprehensive refactoring of OcPage, Power Cap Frame, ClocksFrame, and GpuStatsSection, as well as enhancements to trace logging for process events.

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

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