Game update
v2026.1008.1851 — Linux version starts from Steam again
Playto: Learn Languages Through Games · published · build 25810134
This update fixes the two Linux problems from our last post. You no longer need the workarounds.
Playto on Linux starts from Steam again
- Fixed "Required system libraries are missing" (PLT-LINUX-002) when starting from Steam.
- If you forced "Legacy runtime 1.0" under Properties → Compatibility, you can untick it now. Playto works either way.
The window no longer freezes on X11 or GNOME
- Fixed the Playto window not updating or reacting to clicks right after it starts.
- You can remove the launch option WEBKIT_DISABLE_DMABUF_RENDERER=1 %command% if you added it. Keeping it does no harm.
Other improvements
- Linux: "Near text" places translations correctly at 125%, 150% and 200% display scaling on KDE.
- Linux: the videos in the setup screens now play.
- "Near text" no longer draws two lines of one dialogue at different font sizes.
- When Windows Smart App Control stops the translation engine, the message now says how to keep translating.
If something still feels off, tell us through Contact us in the app, Discord, or this Steam thread.
Known issues and their fix status: playto.dev/docs/known-issues →
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