Proton 11 Beta Updates FEX to 2605 for ARM64 Devices

5 articles · Updated · Steam Deck HQ · May 13

FEX 2605 is now included in a new Proton 11 beta, bringing performance improvements and JIT fixes in a narrowly scoped update.
ARM64 devices are the only target, so the release is not expected to materially benefit current Steam Deck users.
The update instead points to better Proton support for ARM-based hardware, including the upcoming Steam Frame mentioned in the report.
Users can install the beta through Steam by searching for Proton 11, while the broader Proton 11 changelog remains unchanged from beta1.

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