Wine 10.16 · wine / wine · GitLab
Key Takeaways
- Wine development release 10.16 is now available.
- New features include fast synchronization support using NTSync and 16-bit app support in WoW64 mode.
- Initial support for D3DKMT objects and WinMD file generation/installation were added.
- The release fixes 34 specific bugs affecting various games and software functionality.
- Source code is available, with binary packages expected soon for different distributions.
Wine development release 10.16 is now publicly available, bringing several notable enhancements to the compatibility layer. Key new features include the implementation of fast synchronization support via NTSync and the introduction of a new WoW64 mode to better support 16-bit applications. Furthermore, the release incorporates initial support for D3DKMT objects and ensures that WinMD (Windows Metadata) files are generated and installed correctly. This version resolves a substantial list of 34 reported bugs, addressing issues ranging from installer failures and missing character animations in games to crashes in OpenGL demos and regressions in Direct3D applications. The source code is accessible, and binary packages for various distributions are forthcoming, thanks to the contributions of many developers.
