The System Shock remake from Nightdive Studios was originally funded on Kickstarter, and after delays it was eventually released on May 30th, 2023 but two platforms have been missing - Linux and macOS.
Kinda shady considering this was a Kickstarter stretch goal.
If they use a natively supported graphics API, i.e. Vulkan there’s not really a difference between Linux binaries and Windows binaries ran through proton. The possibility of the Linux version running worse is also there because of likely less optimization done by the devs due to multiple versions having to be developed.
In theory, yes. But that’s clearly not how it’s turned out in practice. Most of my games that have a Linux port are abandoned or behind enough to break multiplayer. I have to remember to switch them to compatibility mode or check occasionally if I notice odd behavior with the games. Turns out it’s always the Linux binary causing the problem.
Yes, we are ALL quite aware if maintained properly with care from the developers it would be ideal. But that’s CLEARLY not worked up to this point for most games.
If some games run so well on Linux with Proton, imagine how well they could run on Linux if they were designed to.
If they use a natively supported graphics API, i.e. Vulkan there’s not really a difference between Linux binaries and Windows binaries ran through proton. The possibility of the Linux version running worse is also there because of likely less optimization done by the devs due to multiple versions having to be developed.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has a native Linux version but only the Windows version launched via Proton actually works on my Linux PC.
Usually that’s because Linux versions have been abandoned after Steam Machines flopped. Same is with Dying Light, iirc Borderlands 2 as well
In theory, yes. But that’s clearly not how it’s turned out in practice. Most of my games that have a Linux port are abandoned or behind enough to break multiplayer. I have to remember to switch them to compatibility mode or check occasionally if I notice odd behavior with the games. Turns out it’s always the Linux binary causing the problem.
Yes, we are ALL quite aware if maintained properly with care from the developers it would be ideal. But that’s CLEARLY not worked up to this point for most games.