Proton GE 7-44 and 7-45 Released!

Update: Proton GE 7-45 was just pushed out moments ago. This update removes the dxvk-async patch that broke. Here is what is posted under the 7-45 release on Github:

Removed deprecated broken dxvk-async patch:

Upstream DXVK has implemented the GraphicsPipelineLibrary (GPL) back in August, which takes over dxvk-async's job:

https://www.khronos.org/blog/reducing-draw-time-hitching-with-vk-ext-graphics-pipeline-library

Driver support for Nvidia was added in version 515.49.10:
https://developer.nvidia.com/vulkan-driver

Driver support for AMD/RADV was added in August 2022 and is an ongoing WIP:
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/mesa/mesa/-/merge_requests/17542

Per the above, it can be exposed/enabled for testing on AMD/RADV via:
RADV_PERFTEST=gpl

dxvk-async now causes problems with the dxvk-cache, which is not something new users may know how to clear:
Sporif/dxvk-async#55

In light of the above, in addition to the current rebase still not working properly, I am removing the dxvk-async patch from Proton-GE.

RIP dxvk-async 2018-2023

Original Article:

Glorious Eggroll pushed out the newest version of Proton GE early this morning! This update includes bringing dxvk, vkd3d. and wine all updated and some protonfixes for Pentiment, Stronghold HD, and a launcher workaround for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood!

If you don't know about the importance of Proton GE or how to get it, check out our Proton GE guide! It goes over Proton, what makes Proton GE so special, and how to get and update it.

Proton GE 7-44 Changelog:

• wine: updated to latest bleeding edge (includes alt+tab fix)
• wine-staging: rebased for latest proton-wine bleeding edge
• dxvk: updated to latest git (includes HDR patches)
• vkd3d-proton: updated to latest git (includes HDR patches)
• proton: import upstream changes (includes prefix sync revert/fix)
• protonfixes: add workaround for pentiment launch failure (thanks tgurr)
• protonfixes: add multiplayer fix for stronghold hd/stronghold crusader hd/ stronghold crusader extreme hd
• protonfixes: add framerate fix for Battle Fantia Revised Edition
• protonfixes: add launcher workaround for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood

You can view the full changelog over on Github!

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