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Microlandia, a deeply simulated city-builder gets a big game engine upgrade Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/microlandia-a-deeply-simulated-city-builder-gets-a-big-game-engine-upgrade/

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl 2.1 adds A-Life NPC visualisation distance options Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-heart-of-chornobyl-2-1-adds-a-life-npc-visualisation-distance-options/

New Guide: Steam Frame tips and tricks Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/steam-frame-tips-and-tricks/

Our new Linux Gaming Timeline is now live: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/timeline/

Here's 17 upcoming VR games worth keeping eyes on Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/heres-17-upcoming-vr-games-worth-keeping-eyes-on/

Pick up many quality puzzle and physics games with two new Humble Bundles Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/pick-up-many-quality-puzzle-and-physics-games-with-two-new-humble-bundles/

PlayStation 5 Linux project upgraded to support PS5 Pro and newer firmware Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/playstation-5-linux-project-upgraded-to-support-ps5-pro-and-newer-firmware/

Steam's useful Personal Calendar gets a full release Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steams-useful-personal-calendar-gets-a-full-release/

Epic's Tim Sweeney believes AI notices on Steam are "political statement" for the "hate mob" Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/epics-tim-sweeney-believes-ai-notices-on-steam-are-political-statement-for-the-hate-mob/

Steam Next Fest - October 2026, here's the most-played demos so far Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-next-fest-october-2026-heres-the-most-played-demos-so-far/

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SteamOS 3.9.5 released with Plasma 6.7, Linux 7.2, Security Fixes, better Steam Frame wireless adapter support Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steamos-3-9-5-released-with-plasma-6-7-linux-7-2-security-fixes-better-steam-frame-wireless-adapter-support/

Be ready for spooky season with new games from Fanatical's Build your own Frightmare Bundle (Halloween 2026) Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/be-ready-for-spooky-season-with-new-games-from-fanaticals-build-your-own-frightmare-bundle-halloween-2026/

Factorio 2.1 is out now with the native ARM64 Linux build to run on Steam Frame, Raspberry Pi and more Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/factorio-2-1-is-out-now-with-the-native-arm64-linux-build-to-run-on-steam-frame-raspberry-pi-and-more/

Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition pulled from sale due to mass complaints Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/total-war-shogun-2-complete-edition-pulled-from-sale-due-to-mass-complaints/

Epic Games has gone completely off the deep end with AI Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/epic-games-has-gone-completely-off-the-deep-end-with-ai/

Bazzite Linux announce ROG XBOX Ally X20 and Acer Predator Atlas support is in testing Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/bazzite-linux-announce-rog-xbox-ally-x20-and-acer-predator-atlas-support-is-in-testing/

GameMaker announce their next-gen runtime GMRT will be free for commercial use Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/gamemaker-announce-their-next-gen-runtime-gmrt-will-be-free-for-commercial-use/

Check out 'Clicky Islands', a unique blend of incremental and city-builders Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/check-out-clicky-islands-a-unique-blend-of-incremental-and-city-builders/

Fanatical's Build your own Legendary Bundle (Fall 2026) has some top hits for cheaps Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/fanaticals-build-your-own-legendary-bundle-fall-2026-has-some-top-hits-for-cheaps/