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Here's the announcement:
QuoteAspyr Media is pleased to announce our first Linux and SteamOS title, Sid Meier’s Civilization V. The SteamOS release includes all Civilization V DLC and expansion content, including Gods & Kings and Brave New World.
This release targets SteamOS on current gen hardware. Additionally, we're working towards supporting Ubuntu 14.04 as well as additional video cards in future updates.
Here’s where we need your help! To improve Civ V and future AAA games on SteamOS, we're looking for feedback. Tell us below what's working great or what's not working. If you're having any problems, please contact our support directly at http://support.aspyr.com/tickets/new
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They also stated elsewhere that it's a native port!
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Become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age: Wage war, conduct diplomacy, discover new technologies, go head-to-head with some of history’s greatest leaders and build the most powerful empire the world has ever known.
It's probably one of the most popular strategy titles around and now joins the ranks of 500+ Linux games.
The complete pack is also on sale right now with 67% off which is an absolute steal.
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Just signed in now on steam before work and saw it in my list already! :D Downloading as we speak I can't wait!
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Is it me or is the DLC missing?
I own the complete collection (happily played it under Wine earlier) but it seems like the DLC is simply not there. The "View Downloadable Content" option isn't there on the steam library menu, and the ingame DLC menu is entirely empty.
It makes the store page "Linux support" icons on all the DLC a bit misleading.
I suppose it's not a big issue and will probably be quickly fixed, but it's still kinda inconvenient (I was still really hoping to play :p)
I own the complete collection (happily played it under Wine earlier) but it seems like the DLC is simply not there. The "View Downloadable Content" option isn't there on the steam library menu, and the ingame DLC menu is entirely empty.
It makes the store page "Linux support" icons on all the DLC a bit misleading.
I suppose it's not a big issue and will probably be quickly fixed, but it's still kinda inconvenient (I was still really hoping to play :p)
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Running fine for me with the amd foss drivers.
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More interesting things
http://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/558747287340022030/?tscn=1402421583#c540743757958179366
http://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/558747287340022030/?tscn=1402421583#c540743757958179366
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Holy ****!!!
I had an inkling feeling they would release after the sale is over, but they didn't :O
I am not dual-booting for a long time so had no chance to try it. Insta-buy.
I had an inkling feeling they would release after the sale is over, but they didn't :O
I am not dual-booting for a long time so had no chance to try it. Insta-buy.
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"...and future AAA games..."I wonder if this means just Firaxis, or Take2 as a whole... GTAV on Linux, anyone?
Take Two is running 2K Games and Rockstar as two vastly different/independent branches and Firaxis has a lot of autonomy within 2K as well. So I certainly wouldn't extrapolate from 2K to Rockstar at all. Take DRM as an example. 2K typically uses Steamworks/CEG as its only DRM while Rockstar has up to several layers of DRM that each, on their own are much more draconian than CEG. Rockstar wouldn't even divulge how high the activation limit for Max Payne 3 is. AFAIK Rockstar has no real tradition for bringing their games to Mac while 2K Games does. Just some of the differences. I have basically 0 hope for any Rockstar game coming to Linux. But I am boycotting them any way due to DRM.
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Hopefully this means we will see the new Borderlands Prequel as well. Fingers crossed!
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SslaxxAnonymous"...and future AAA games..."There is Mac version of Max Payne 3. But a lot of people complained on this version.
I wonder if this means just Firaxis, or Take2 as a whole... GTAV on Linux, anyone?
Take Two is running 2K Games and Rockstar as two vastly different/independent branches and Firaxis has a lot of autonomy within 2K as well. So I certainly wouldn't extrapolate from 2K to Rockstar at all. Take DRM as an example. 2K typically uses Steamworks/CEG as its only DRM while Rockstar has up to several layers of DRM that each, on their own are much more draconian than CEG. Rockstar wouldn't even divulge how high the activation limit for Max Payne 3 is. AFAIK Rockstar has no real tradition for bringing their games to Mac while 2K Games does. Just some of the differences. I have basically 0 hope for any Rockstar game coming to Linux. But I am boycotting them any way due to DRM.
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YES!
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I brought the game again, this time the complete pack. Thank you, Firaxis!
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HERE'S WHY YOU DON'T BUY UNTIL LINUX RELEASE:
http://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/27ssw5/introducing_sid_meiers_civilization_v_for_steamos/ci43cjm
http://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/27ssw5/introducing_sid_meiers_civilization_v_for_steamos/ci43cjm
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HERE'S WHY YOU DON'T BUY UNTIL LINUX RELEASE:
http://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/27ssw5/introducing_sid_meiers_civilization_v_for_steamos/ci43cjm
Good catch! But I wonder how this payment system works. If I buy Civ V on my Linux machine but only play it on Windows for whatever reason, Aspyr's not getting paid, is it?
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wohooo... nice to see another "big" game on linux
not my cup of coffee though, but bought it to support linux stats..
made a quick and sucky gameplay video as well (firstimer)
View video on youtube.com
not my cup of coffee though, but bought it to support linux stats..
made a quick and sucky gameplay video as well (firstimer)
View video on youtube.com
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Ah...EXCELLENT question!http://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/27ssw5/introducing_sid_meiers_civilization_v_for_steamos/ci4460q
If you purchase on the Linux client, Aspyr would get credit for the sale immediately BUT Steam is smart, so once your buddy plays on Windows the system knows that user is really a PC customer and gives the credit back over to the fine folks at 2K. Sometimes there is a grey area where we split the revenue up but that is pretty rare. Its really a pretty smart system.
Interesting stuff, has anyone else seen any insider info on how Steam detects platform of sale before this?
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Does anyone know if I could get this to work on my "Steam console" setup (from a practical POV, that is)? I love Civ, but playing it in the living room, siting on the couch 2 meters away from the screen doesn't seem like a lot of fun, especially since I'd have to forgo my Gamepad and get a keyboard/mouse.
Man, I wish Civ V had the console-friendliness of Civ Revolution [runs for cover]...
Man, I wish Civ V had the console-friendliness of Civ Revolution [runs for cover]...
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"Told you so" when the Civ V screenshot was visible in the Steam controller announcement a couple of months ago.
Not my favorite game but still great to see.
Not my favorite game but still great to see.
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lmao! +1 2k! But Witcher is way better than any ur games! imho!
lmao! +1 2k! But Witcher is way better than any ur games! imho!
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