- Wine 10.1 introduces optimizations to improve compatibility with games and applications Windows en Linux.
- Have been added Battle.net fixes and improvements to the Bluetooth driver and printing.
- More than 35 bugs have been fixed, including audio and stability issues in games like StarCraft 2 and Final Fantasy XI Online.
- Wine 10.1 represents the first update following the stable release of Wine 10.0, kicking off development towards the upcoming 11.0 release.
Wine 10.1 is now available and introduces a number of changes and improvements aimed at optimizing the execution of Windows programs on Linux systems. With this update, adjustments are incorporated that improve compatibility with certain games and applications, in addition to fix errors present in previous versions.
This new release is the first significant update since the stable release of Wine 10.0, which took place in January. Wine 10.1 marks the start of the next development cycle, which will culminate in version 11.0 in 2026. Below we review its most outstanding news.
Battle.net Fixes
One of the key points of this release is the solution of compatibility issues with Battle.net, the Blizzard Entertainment platform. Bugs related to root certificates have been fixed, making it easier to run titles like World of Warcraft, Overwatch and Diablo IV on Linux using Wine.
Improvements in Bluetooth support
Support for Bluetooth devices in Wine continues to evolve with this release. Improvements have been applied to the driver introduced in 2024, which will allow for a Greater compatibility with peripherals and wireless devices in applications and games running under this platform.
Optimization in printing
For those who use Wine in productivity environments, this release brings improvements in print management. These optimizations facilitate the use of printers through Windows programs running on Linux, reducing errors and improving overall performance.
Fixed over 35 bugs
Addition news mentioned, Wine 10.1 includes the fix for more than 35 errors detected in previous versions. Among the problems resolved, the following stand out:
- Sound bug fix in games like StarCraft 2 and some applications.
- Fixed a crash bug en Final Fantasy XI Online.
- Arrangements in the Installing .NET Framework 4.8, improving compatibility with programs that require this environment.
- Modifications in the Wine Wayland driver to improve refresh rate in Win32 applications.
How to download Wine 10.1?
For those who wish to try this version, Wine 10.1 is available at its Official website both in source code and in precompiled packages for various distributions. Binary versions will be published in the repositories of each system.
Installation on Ubuntu/Debian
Users of Debian-based systems can install Wine 10.1 by running the following commands in the terminal:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install wine
Installation on Fedora
On Fedora, the software is installed simply with:
sudo dnf install wine
Installation on Arch Linux
To install on Arch Linux, use:
sudo pacman -S wine
With this update, Wine continues to evolve to offer a Better compatibility experience between Windows and Linux. Improvements in gaming, printing and connectivity make this version a important step for those who depend on this software in their daily lives.
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