GE-Proton7-55 Fixes EAC Compatibility, Updates Tools to Latest Bleeding Edge

A patch is needed for Lutris users.
Shader Compilation on Linux Desktop/Steam Deck Is About to Get Much Better!

Mesa 23.1 will get a new extension for better load times and less stutter.
Microsoft Pulls the Plug on Emulator Support for Xbox Series Consoles

‘The primary reason for the ban is related to legal issues with Nintendo.’
Halo: Master Chief Collection Gets ‘Playable’ Steam Deck Rating with Online Multiplayer Support

But there are a few catches to keep in mind.
Steam Deck Client Beta Adds Wake Animation Skip, Fixes Steam Wallet Crash

Main menu and QAM buttons should now work after selecting a startup movie.
ProtonUp-Qt 2.8.0 Improves Startup Time, Adds Sorting & Searching Functionality to Game List

Proton-Tkg (Wine Master) and Vanilla Wine for Lutris have also been added.
The Last of Us Mod Fixes Stuttering and Improves Performance

I know I’m recycling that meme-y “The last of my VRAM” image a little too much, but there’s potentially some hope for those of you looking to get better performance, even though the past couple of updates to the game haven’t done much.
On my Discord I’ve been made aware of a mod for The Last of Us. The description of the mod is as follows:
Run the game in Vulkan using DXVK – helps with crashes, performance, and stuttering.
Steam Deck Client Beta Fixes 4K Docked Startup Issue, Distorted Audio

Along with some other audio fixes.