We previously covered Xodus, a new open-source project that aimed to convey Xbox Sport Go and Xbox on PC video games to Linux by way of reverse-engineered runtimes and Valve’s Proton compatibility layer. Since then, the challenge has been forked and Xodus Nexus has spun off within the hopes to attain the identical objective however with the additional advantage of a glossy UI on high of a modified Xodus runtime.
As detailed on the challenge’s GitHub, Xodus Nexus launcher runs a patched Nexus runtime and backend and permits customers to browser the Xbox retailer, and set up and run video games in your library—each bought and out there from Sport Go. The launcher additionally helps Xbox cloud saves and sign-in for supported video games. That is in distinction to Xodus, which depends on a command line interface for sport set up and administration.
Xodus Nexus options additionally embody:
- Add-on administration
- Obtain and set up queue
- VC++ and prerequisite administration
- DualSense controller compatibility mode
- Constructed-in “add to Steam” performance with computerized paintings and shortcuts
- Experimental gamepad navigation for traditional controller maps.