I've been using Linux (CachyOS) for about two weeks now, primarily for gaming. I'm really getting into Rainbow Six Siege on my Windows partition, but on Linux, it seems like the only option is cloud gaming. As more gamers are migrating to Linux and with the upcoming release of Steam Machines, do you think there's any real chance that developers will finally allow Linux players in? Or have they made it clear that they're not interested, which seems to be the usual situation with Ubisoft?
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It's really up to the developers at this point. I’d say we have a slim chance of them supporting Linux, but it might not be totally off the table. They've got the power to make it happen if they really wanted to.
Ubisoft's anti-cheat is custom-made, and I believe they could easily implement support for Linux, especially since other systems like VAC and Easy AntiCheat already do. It seems more about effort on their part. Some companies spread fear about Linux being a haven for cheaters, but I think that's misleading. They're just not putting in the work yet to make it compatible with Linux as they should. Fingers crossed they change their tune!
I agree with you, but there is a catch: kernel-level anti-cheats may not work with Linux unless customized specifically for it. That might be why some games haven't jumped on board. Still, I think there’s hope if they decide to put in the effort.
Absolutely! It's really just a matter of tweaking a few lines of code. Battleye, for example, already supports Linux with games like War Thunder using it. The argument that Linux users can exploit anti-cheats more easily is exaggerated—it's actually much tougher to cheat on Linux without detection.