Chaos Reborn Should Have A Linux Version Soon, From The Creator Of The Original X-COM

Chaos Reborn is the great looking reboot of "Chaos" from Julian Gollop the original creator of X-COM. The game itself looks fantastic and will have a prototype Linux version next month.

It's already looking pretty slick and considering how much of a legend Julian is I have high hopes for it. It has finished the Kickstarter campaign, so it's got plenty of funding now.

In the latest update they mentioned this:

QuoteStoiko is currently working with me on upgrades to the game interface - and he is also an ace Linux programmer, so we will get the Linux client working shortly

Some time in the beginning of the July we will update the current prototype. It will have the new client/server code (which you won't notice) and some interface upgrades - and a working Linux version is planned. It will remain a publicly available prototype for now.

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So, if you didn't back it next month could be a good time to pick up a copy.

You can pre-order the game from their website directly.

About - From Kickstarter

Chaos Reborn is a game with nail-biting decisions and twists of fate. Every battle is different, every realm is unique, and there is always something new to discover.

Based on my cult classic ZX Spectrum game ‘Chaos’, first published in 1985 by Games Workshop, Chaos Reborn is part sequel, part re-imagining of that original game brought up-to-date with high quality presentation.

The magic combat system remains true to the original Chaos. It is all about summoning a host of weird and mythical creatures, moving and fighting with them, and using your wizard to attack, defend, buff and de-buff with large array of spells. It is highly tactical and fast paced. But Chaos Reborn expands considerably on this by offering multiplayer modes, a single-player RPG system and co-op play.