⨯ Check out our Monthly Survey Page to see what our users are running.
We do often include affiliate links to earn us some pennies. See more here.

Wasteland 2 Kickstarted

By -
*Post taken from forum and moved to news by Rustybolts*
I noticed that the The Kickstarter for Wasteland 2 is launched, and it looks like it's going to be another big one (like the Double Fine Adventure) as they have already raised over $750 000.

YouTube Thumbnail
YouTube videos require cookies, you must accept their cookies to view. View cookie preferences.
Accept Cookies & Show   Direct Link

There's no official word of Linux version, though it has this bit:
QuoteAt $1.5 million, the world gets even bigger. You’ll have more adventures to play, more challenges to deal with, and a greater level of complexity to the entire storyline. We’ll add more environments, story elements, and characters to make the rich world come alive even more. We will even be able to bringWasteland 2 to OS X for Mac lovers. And after $1.5 million the sky is the limit.

So it does sound like they might be convinced to do a port?

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inxile/wasteland-2

UPDATE

The page has been updated with a FAQ:
QuoteWe love Linux and have great respect for the Linux community. We are currently evaluating several engines for use in Wasteland 2 and we can't make a 100% commitment to the Linux version just yet. Just know that we will do everything we can to make it possible, and as soon as we know for sure that we can do it we will make another announcement.

Twitter post
https://twitter.com/#!/BrianFargo/status/180081678109245441
Quote#Linux users. We've heard your requests, and will include a Linux version (in addition to more content) at $1.5 million in pledges.



http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inxile/wasteland-2#WhatAbouLinu Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Tags: Misc
0 Likes
Some you may have missed, popular articles from the last month:
The comments on this article are closed.
All posts need to follow our rules. For users logged in: please hit the Report Flag icon on any post that breaks the rules or contains illegal / harmful content. Guest readers can email us for any issues.
16 comments

whizse Mar 15, 2012
View PC info
  • Supporter
Wohoo!
https://twitter.com/#!/BrianFargo/status/180081678109245441
whizse Mar 15, 2012
View PC info
  • Supporter
Oh dear, I would have made a much better writeup if I knew it would be posted verbatim on the front page :oops:

Anyhow, the initial goal for $900 000 has already been reached. Just $600 000 to go for the Linux port.
Rustybolts Mar 15, 2012
Oh dear, I would have made a much better writeup if I knew it would be posted verbatim on the front page :oops:

Anyhow, the initial goal for $900 000 has already been reached. Just $600 000 to go for the Linux port.

Its fine as it is bud cheers for the news!
whizse Mar 15, 2012
View PC info
  • Supporter
Thanks!

I see they have even reaffirmed Linux support in an update:
"At the $1.5 Million level we will be adding a Linux version along with the Mac OS X version. We know that the Linux community is a very dedicated and internet-active group, so we hope their support will help us make that goal."
Alex V.Sharp Mar 16, 2012
View PC info
I guess we made enough of an uproar for them to notice us. I should know - was part of it. ;)
whizse Mar 16, 2012
View PC info
  • Supporter
So have many of you played the original Wasteland? I must admit that I only know of it as the precursor to Fallout.

It's been on my list of games to check out, but that list only seems to grow longer and longer.
Bumadar Mar 16, 2012
glad I took the gamble, I figured that by that time (oct 2013) Wine would have improved even more that it would be no issue to play the game....... now even that will be sorted, they gone hit the 1.5 easly
Catalanoic Mar 16, 2012
amazing project, maybe natively in linux!!! But 1,5 is alot of money i think! i have a question, the pledge of 50$(+15 for international shipping for me) you can adquire the full large boxed copy of Wasteland 2 for PC, ¿the linux version is inside too? ¿or in another/different amount of pledge? Ever if we can reach at 1,5M$ target, i suppose.
Liam Dawe Mar 16, 2012
View PC info
  • Admin
Awesome news, will be interesting to see!
MaximB Mar 16, 2012
View PC info
Donated my part, I'm sure 1.5M will be raised, we got more then a month left.
I even think we can reach 3M as with that adventure game ;)
Liam Dawe Mar 16, 2012
View PC info
  • Admin
It's an easy bet this one, i will try to donate from this months pay :)
Bumadar Mar 21, 2012
its slowed down a bit compared to double fine, but they almost at the 1.5 mark :)
whizse Mar 21, 2012
View PC info
  • Supporter
The "Kick it Forward" idea is pretty interesting:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inxile/wasteland-2/posts
Bumadar Mar 22, 2012
it is, but only time will tell if its really gone happen and work. I liked the whole #4 update though, he seems really passionate about that its really happening
Bumadar Mar 23, 2012
its a go ! 1.5mil reached
and they kicked of this: http://kickingitforward.org/
Catalanoic Mar 25, 2012
good news!!!!
While you're here, please consider supporting GamingOnLinux on:

Reward Tiers: Patreon. Plain Donations: PayPal.

This ensures all of our main content remains totally free for everyone! Patreon supporters can also remove all adverts and sponsors! Supporting us helps bring good, fresh content. Without your continued support, we simply could not continue!

You can find even more ways to support us on this dedicated page any time. If you already are, thank you!
The comments on this article are closed.
★ Support Us
Popular this week
Search or view by category
Contact
Buy Games
Buy games with our affiliate / partner links:
Misc