Tech riderRev. 29 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Host platformsLinux, Windows
- 4Runtime modeltranslation
- 5DirectX supportdirectx 9/10/11
- 6Vulkan supportYes
- 7Steam integrationYes
- 8Anti-cheat statuspartial
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
DXVK is ranked #4 of 27 in game compatibility layers on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Windows. There is a free plan.
DXVK plans and pricing
All plansDXVK Free Free software under the zlib/libpng license · Vulkan required · Linux/Wine use requires a compatible Vulkan driver github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Compared on game compatibility layers
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Host platforms
- Linux, Windowsgithub.com
- Runtime model
- translationgithub.com
- DirectX support
- directx 9/10/11github.com
- Vulkan support
- Yesgithub.com
- Steam integration
- Yesgithub.com
- Anti-cheat status
- partialgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- DXVK is a Vulkan based translation layer for Direct3D 8, 9, 10 and 11 that lets 3D applications run on Linux using Wine.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Native version
- DXVK Native can be used without Wine and is intended for game and application ports or port bring up.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Downloads
- The project provides release builds and links to recent development builds through its GitHub repository.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Architecture
- Release packages include both 32 bit and 64 bit versions of DXVK.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Launcher integrations
- Steam Play, Lutris, Bottles and Heroic Launcher can set up DXVK automatically when enabled.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Diagnostics
- An optional HUD can show frame rate, frame times, GPU load, memory use, API feature level and shader compiler activity.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Shader compilation
- On supported drivers, Graphics Pipeline Library can compile Vulkan shaders when a game loads its D3D shaders, reducing or eliminating shader compilation stutter in many games.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Configuration
- Users can configure DXVK with environment variables or a configuration file, including shader cache, logging and GPU selection options.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Requirements
- DXVK needs a sufficiently recent Vulkan driver for the user's hardware; the project directs users to its wiki for current driver status.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Multiplayer caution
- The project warns that modifying Direct3D libraries in multiplayer games may be treated as cheating and could result in an account ban.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- License
- The software uses the zlib/libpng license, which permits use for any purpose including commercial applications, subject to stated conditions.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Release signing
- The latest listed release is signed with the committer's verified signature.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
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Sources
- github.com/doitsujin/dxvk· checked 29 Sept 2026
- github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/blob/master/LICENSE· checked 29 Sept 2026
- github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases· checked 29 Sept 2026