DXVK 3.0.1 Released With More Game Fixes, Other Improvements
Linux gamers gain new compatibility fixes as DXVK 3.0.1 rolls out for Direct3D titles
📍 How it ended
The DXVK 3.0.1 update introduced bug fixes for games including *GTA IV*, *Fallout 3*, *Black Mesa*, and *Empire Earth 2*, alongside broader performance improvements for older Direct3D versions on Linux. Coverage of the release concluded without further updates, leaving the story unresolved beyond the initial rollout.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Where it stands
The open-source DXVK 3.0.1 update has been released, addressing bugs in Windows-native games running on Linux and SteamOS. Coverage highlights fixes for *Grand Theft Auto IV*, *Fallout 3*, *Black Mesa*, and *Empire Earth 2*, alongside unspecified performance improvements. Phoronix also notes parallel progress in D7VK, which targets older Direct3D versions.
Tech-focused outlets like *Linuxiac*, *9to5Linux*, *GamingOnLinux*, and *Phoronix* are leading coverage, framing the update as a step forward for Linux gaming parity. Emphasis is on broader compatibility without requiring native Windows installations. Phoronix’s dual focus on DXVK and D7VK suggests ongoing optimization for legacy Direct3D support.
Watch for potential benchmarks comparing DXVK 3.0.1’s performance against prior versions, especially for the listed titles. Developers may also clarify whether additional games will receive fixes in future patches, given the incremental nature of the release.
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Coverage (5)
- DXVK 3.0.1 Released with Fixes for GTA IV, Fallout 3, Black Mesa, and More Linuxiac · 47d ago
- DXVK 3.0.1 Brings Improvements for Fallout 3, Black Mesa, and Empire Earth 2 9to5Linux · 47d ago
- DXVK 3.0.1 brings more bug fixes for Windows games on Linux / SteamOS GamingOnLinux · 47d ago
- D7VK's Performance Gains Since Its Inception For Older Direct3D Versions On Linux Phoronix · 47d ago
- DXVK 3.0.1 Released With More Game Fixes, Other Improvements Phoronix · 47d ago
Answered
What games are explicitly fixed in DXVK 3.0.1?
Coverage confirms fixes for *Grand Theft Auto IV*, *Fallout 3*, *Black Mesa*, and *Empire Earth 2*. Other unspecified improvements may apply to additional titles.
Is DXVK 3.0.1 compatible with SteamOS?
Yes—*GamingOnLinux* and *9to5Linux* note the update supports SteamOS alongside standard Linux distributions.
What is D7VK, and how does it relate to DXVK?
D7VK is a separate project targeting older Direct3D versions (D3D7–D3D9), while DXVK focuses on Direct3D 9–12. Phoronix highlights D7VK’s performance gains as complementary progress.
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