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Divinity: Original Sin Delayed For Linux, Again

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Divinity: Original Sin has pushed back the Linux version once again, so you can give up on seeing it this year.

The Kickstarter update about it:
QuoteDevelopment is continuing with things like the Linux version and the hardcore mode still on our lists, but as we want to do this thoroughly, it will still take some time before we’re ready.

The Linux version especially suffered an extra delay as a result of our porting team having to fix a number of compatibility issues that popped up with the release of Yosemite. Whereas we initially hoped to get the Linux version done this year, it looks like it’ll be the beginning of next year now.

We know that’ll disappoint a few among you but bear in mind that we’re doing a real port just like we did with the Mac version.


Previously, they said that they hoped it would be this year.

Sadly this is becoming more typical when companies either don't research enough before they make promises, or they outsource development, which Larian does, as Larian isn't producing the Linux client in-house (they are using the same porting company for the Mac version).

Stay positive, it will hopefully arrive before this time next year. I'm calling it "Larian Time".

Thanks to zero for letting us know! Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Avehicle7887 Nov 16, 2014
Dang was hoping to play this on Linux for xmas, I don't mind the slight delay as long as they get it right.

Larian is a good company and caring one towards their fans, I trust them.
lucifertdark Nov 16, 2014
Quoting: FutureSutureLarian is not exactly an unknown studio, nor does it carry a negative reputation. I will give it the benefit of the doubt.
Fingers crossed here.
Nezchan Nov 16, 2014
Well, this goes on the "maybe eventually" pile with Banished, The Banner Saga and Legend of Grimrock 2, I guess. None of them get my $$ until I can play it native.

At least for Civ:BE there's a good track record involved and good status reports so I don't mind pre-ordering.
beefsack Nov 17, 2014
People are being pretty easy on them, whereas if they'd fixed up the issues before doing new feature work (Yosemite) they wouldn't have dug the hole deeper that they are now trying to climb out of and hopefully won't give up on. I'm a paying backer and still waiting.

A lot of developers just don't understand cross platform targeting at all, you need to be building for every target platform at the start of development to pick up issues while they're small and don't require large scale refactoring.
PublicNuisance Nov 17, 2014
I'm a patient man, would rather a good port than a rushed port. I'd also rather have a playable demo for Divinity: Original Sin than a Linux port although both would be nice.
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