Since demand far exceeded Valve's own expectations for the new Steam Controller, they're implementing a reservation system.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/valve-announce-a-reservation-system-for-the-new-steam-controller/

#Steam #Hardware #Valve #Misc #SteamController

Another interesting month for Humble Choice subscribers, with a fresh set of games to claim for keeps that includes Blizzard's Diablo IV.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/humble-choice-for-may-2026-has-diablo-iv-shin-megami-tensei-v-vengeance-and-more/

#GameBundle #HumbleStore #Misc

The EVE Online developers have announced two big bits of news - first, they're independent again now as Fenris Creations but they're also teaming with Google.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/eve-online-developer-goes-independent-as-fenris-creations-partners-up-with-google-deepmind/

#MMO #Wine #Proton #Space #Misc #AI

Atari are continuing their gradual acquiring spree, as they just announced they've sucked up the the rights to multiple classic Legendary Wizardry RPGs.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/atari-acquires-the-rights-to-the-classic-legendary-wizardry-rpgs-1-5/

#Retro #Misc #Atari

D7VK has done a lot of work on getting retro 3D games to run well on Linux with older Direct3D versions, now classic 2D games have seen some love.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/d7vk-1-9-brings-2d-upgrades-for-classic-direct3d-games-on-linux/

#OpenSource #Wine #Proton #Misc

Mesa 26.1.0 is out now as the latest new-feature release of open source graphics drivers for Linux, with upgraded Vulkan support and performance improvements.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/mesa-26-1-0-released-bringing-lots-of-linux-graphics-driver-enhancements/

#OpenSource #Drivers #Mesa #NewRelease #Misc

VKD3D-Proton is an incredibly important project for ensuring Direct3D 12 games run well on Linux / SteamOS using Vulkan, with a big new release up.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/vkd3d-proton-3-0-1-brings-many-linux-gaming-enhancements-for-direct3d-12-via-vulkan/

#OpenSource #Wine #Proton #Misc

The fightback against regulations to lock down the internet in the UK is heating up, with multiple big groups joining together with a firm statement.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/stop-killing-games-mozilla-eff-and-others-release-statement-urging-uk-policymakers-to-keep-the-web-open/

#Misc

Along with the recent stable Steam client update bringing full support for the Steam Controller, Valve also released the CAD files for modders.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/valve-released-the-new-steam-controller-and-puck-cad-files-for-modders/

#Steam #Hardware #Valve #Misc #SteamController