Their new launcher supposedly runs on Linux, but their FAQ tells you that most games will need a compatibility layer and doesn’t mention a built in one.
At the same time they are rebuilding Easy Anti Cheat (EAC) to run on Linux, something that was possible with Steams Proton for years alreadyif developers enable it.
All they are doing is bringing their main cashcow to as many people as possible, while trying tobe as invasiv as possible with the new EAC. Nothing about this is really customer friendly.
Their new launcher supposedly runs on Linux, but their FAQ tells you that most games will need a compatibility layer and doesn’t mention a built in one.
Just like Steam, it downloads the compatibility layer automatically. Neither one has it built in.
It’s communicated when you first install a game. I’ve actually tested it for shits and giggles. But they really should mention it loudly for people who haven’t downloaded yet if they really wanted to get Linux users on board.
they released a new video codec for steamlink vr streaming not too long ago, and are adding achievement categories
He is saying Epic isn’t releasing new features right now (because it doesnt help against steam)
Epic announced that fartknife was coming to Linux less than a month ago
Their new launcher supposedly runs on Linux, but their FAQ tells you that most games will need a compatibility layer and doesn’t mention a built in one.
At the same time they are rebuilding Easy Anti Cheat (EAC) to run on Linux, something that was possible with Steams Proton for years alreadyif developers enable it.
All they are doing is bringing their main cashcow to as many people as possible, while trying tobe as invasiv as possible with the new EAC. Nothing about this is really customer friendly.
Just like Steam, it downloads the compatibility layer automatically. Neither one has it built in.
If it does then they have done something properly for once. They really do a shit job at communicating it though. The
It’s communicated when you first install a game. I’ve actually tested it for shits and giggles. But they really should mention it loudly for people who haven’t downloaded yet if they really wanted to get Linux users on board.