Majority of games don’t officially support Linux but yet they work fine with Proton, while occasionally requiring tweaks, while its appreciated that they’re aiming for Proton support in actuality developers should be aiming for a native Linux build with Vulkan instead of DX11/12.
One issue with not officially supporting Linux is, one day a perfectly playable game could be unplayable or just start actively blocking Linux. Happened to me with a few games before, such as Apex Legends. So this is not just a temporary state until Proton updates or me doing tweaks, it is impossible now. On the other hand, we have success stories such as Marvel Rivals, where the developers officially support the online multiplayer game with Proton, even notes on the updates to fix an issue with Proton.
Beggars can’t be choosers
Linux gamers aren't beggers. We are the players and customers and can choose where we spent our time and money. There is so much to play, that I'm not begging a company, I just lookup where I can spent my resources.
This is great! I really appreciate the openness and transparency towards this issue. That means they don't ignore us, and are honest so we can plan ahead. Still little bit sad they do not support Linux. Having said that, I don't care about this particular game. just wish every company would at least clear things up like them.
They claim to be pro Linux but then they just deleted the Linux channel in their discord.
I refunded my pre-order and I hope this game dies off when GTA 6 releases and takes over twitch.
I'm finding the apologies and the "just refund the game" messaging from the devs becoming a little annoying at this point. I get they're being transparent and accountable for their fuckups (which is good!), but it would be nice if they just got their shit together and stopped fucking up.
It's like if I accidentally stepped on your toes, apologized, then I accidentally knocked over your coffee, apologized again, and finally I accidentally broke your mug, and apologized once more. And each time I apologized, I offered you the opportunity to breakup our friendship together.
It worked fine on Linux, but the game needs more time to cook.
Edit: works to worked.
They added new anti-cheat so it no longer works until they enable it again.
I don't think they can flick a switch to enable this one, but I think Embark themselves are looking into getting it working much like developers can with EAC.
Isn't that the same anti-cheat on arc raiders?
I'm not sure? Didn't that start off with EAC? Perhaps I'm getting confused with the Finals?
Ahhh, they use a couple different ones.
Embark Studios runs a three-layer defense: Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) at the kernel level, Anybrain AI for behavioral analysis, and an automatic loot-return system called Abnormal Match Compensation.
ah good to know. I think they'll be switching to eyltra later on, given it's their in house solution. glad they're looking at supporting Linux though.
Anyone played the actual game yet even? How is it?
It's based on the popular mod King of thr Hill in ARMA 3 and Reforger. 3 teams compete for a single domination area which also includes a bonus hot zone that slowly moves inside the area.
Maps are vast and vehical drop offs are required, lends itself to a sandboxy style of combat.
It stands out as you have persistent progression with in-game currency to buy and build your loadouts and vehicals, it's more focussed than normal Tactical FPS games, and more fluid in gameplay, buy not as zippy as games like Battlefield and CoD
I played a few hours during the first closed beta. Something of a mix between Battlefield and Hell Let Loose IMO. More down-time (walking long distances, defending positions, lying on your back waiting for revive) than BF. More action than HLL and no enforced support roles. Though there are no in-game classes, some players still end up taking on roles such as continuously driving/flying players from the spawn to the combat area, or just hanging out in bases and upgrading them. Not sure what I think of the persistent economy.. In theory it could act as a soft balance for powerful vehicles, but it also allows a player to grind money one match, and then use it all in a different match.
It's shit.
I dont understand the hype around it, Squad already exists and does everything better.
There has to be some crazy marketing campaign and astroturfing going on, because the game is not good at all.
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