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Lutris Release v0.5.18 [game manager] (github.com)
submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/linux_gaming
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  • Lutris downloads the latest GE-Proton build for Wine if any Wine version is installed
  • Use dark theme by default
  • Display cover-art rather than banners by default
  • Add 'Uncategorized' view to sidebar
  • Preference options that do not work on Wayland will be hidden when on Wayland
  • Game searches can now use fancy tags like 'installed:yes' or 'source:gog', with explanatory tool-tip
  • A new filter button on the search box can build many of these fancy tags for you
  • Runner searches can use 'installed:yes' as well, but no other fancy searches or anything
  • Updated the Flathub and Amazon source to new APIs, restoring integration
  • Itch.io source integration will load a collection named 'Lutris' if present
  • GOG and Itch.io sources can now offer Linux and Windows installers for the same game
  • Added support for the 'foot' terminal
  • Support for DirectX 8 in DXVK v2.4
  • Support for Ayatana Application Indicators
  • Additional options for Ruffle runner
  • Updated download links for the Atari800 and MicroM8 runners
  • No longer re-download cached installation files even when some are missing
  • Lutris log is included in the 'System' tab of the Preferences window
  • Improved error reporting, with the Lutris log included in the error details
  • Add AppArmor profile for Ubuntu versions >= 23.10
  • Add Duckstation runner
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[–] ouch 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I hope that download is not automatic. I think at some point they had automatic background download on startup before showing the UI. What a horrible idea.