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The Wine Project—a compatibility layer that enables Linux and macOS users to run Windows applications—has released Wine 11.6, the sixth maintenance update in the stable 11.x series.
According to the release notes, this version focuses primarily on the early work to revive the Android driver, along with a smaller set of VBScript compatibility improvements.
The update also fixes a range of issues impacting both games and applications. Notably, it resolves crashes and regressions affecting titles and tools such as Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, Google Earth Installer, Mount & Blade: Warband, and HWiNFO 8.24.
For Linux gamers, Wine 11.6 brings important fixes as well. It corrects a regression introduced in version 11.5 that blocked access to Diablo IV’s in-game shop and eliminates ICU DLL-related crashes in Cyberpunk 2077.
Additional enhancements include improved DLL handling for Gecko-based browsers and better DLL load order logic, particularly useful for modded game environments.
Beyond gaming, the release delivers broader compatibility fixes for applications like StarOffice 5.1, PDF-XChange Editor, PDFSam Installer, DigiCertUtil, Buhl Tax 2026, VICE, and EIZO ColorNavigator 6.
Finally, Wine 11.6 addresses several general issues, including problems with unsaved .NET application settings, incorrect window sizing, missing functions, and various crashes during startup or file operations.
For further details, refer to the official announcement. The source code is available on the project’s GitLab page, while binary packages for different Linux distributions are expected to roll out soon.
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