Updated: We asked them about it, and they simply linked us to their previous update on it with a "more info soon" message.
Update 2: Someone involved with Larian took to reddit anonymously to mention a few things. Linking to our comment here in case it is later removed.
Update 3: The comments on reddit from the Larian employee have been deleted, but they did include such things like:
And (this one is edited to bleep out a naughty word)
The plot thickens.
I imagine this is going to upset a lot of people waiting on the promised port of Divinity: Original Sin. Larian Studios are working on a new game.
The saga of waiting for some games on Linux seems like it will never end, and the latest possible casualty might be Divinity: Original Sin.
Back in March of this year, they did detail why it was taking so long to port, and they were supposed to be working on a big new update which needed their focus, but it seems they have also been working on a new game that will be shown off at E3 this year.
We haven’t heard from them since that post on their forum, and with a new game being worked on with a Publisher it’s quite hard to imagine them diverting resources back to giving Divinity that promised Linux version.
It’s a nice reminder to not back things on Kickstarter to save some heartache. I imagine people are getting a little annoyed after nearly a year of waiting.
What say you?
Source Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
@gamingonlinux This is an update posted on our forums http://t.co/xtB9ZYNsll - we will have more information soon and will share it asap.
— Larian Studios (@larianstudios) May 6, 2015Update 2: Someone involved with Larian took to reddit anonymously to mention a few things. Linking to our comment here in case it is later removed.
Update 3: The comments on reddit from the Larian employee have been deleted, but they did include such things like:
And (this one is edited to bleep out a naughty word)
The plot thickens.
I imagine this is going to upset a lot of people waiting on the promised port of Divinity: Original Sin. Larian Studios are working on a new game.
The saga of waiting for some games on Linux seems like it will never end, and the latest possible casualty might be Divinity: Original Sin.
Back in March of this year, they did detail why it was taking so long to port, and they were supposed to be working on a big new update which needed their focus, but it seems they have also been working on a new game that will be shown off at E3 this year.
We haven’t heard from them since that post on their forum, and with a new game being worked on with a Publisher it’s quite hard to imagine them diverting resources back to giving Divinity that promised Linux version.
It’s a nice reminder to not back things on Kickstarter to save some heartache. I imagine people are getting a little annoyed after nearly a year of waiting.
What say you?
Source Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Originally posted by defiant:
What happened to the Linux version?
There will be an announcement involving that soon. Instagram teaser[instagram.com]
see also: So where is that Linux version anyway?[www.larian.com]
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Originally posted by LINUX Wolfyrion:
According to GamingonLinux they are working on a new game :o
Larian has generally had a couple projects on the go at once. D:OS turned in to an 'all-in bet the company on success' deal, but doing that repeatedly may not continue to pay off in the long run.
Also, having and hiring writers, artists, designers, scripters, etc, to work on other projects does not take anything away from the programmers working on the Linux port of the engine.
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Originally posted by Holysword:
but these guys received money from Kickstarter because of the Linux promise
And during the kickstarter it was specifically stated the work on the Mac and Linux versions had been halted, and these versions were only officially confirmed once the initial goal was reached. The Linux version was always going to be started after the Mac version was done, and was described that was during the kickstarter; the extra work required just ended up being much more involved and time consuming than originally thought.
Regardless, anyone who back on kickstarter specifically for the Linus version who is unhappy with the delay can get a refund.
Last edited by Raze; 2 hours ago
From the steam users forum
Originally posted by defiant:
What happened to the Linux version?
There will be an announcement involving that soon. Instagram teaser[instagram.com]
see also: So where is that Linux version anyway?[www.larian.com]
.
Originally posted by LINUX Wolfyrion:
According to GamingonLinux they are working on a new game :o
Larian has generally had a couple projects on the go at once. D:OS turned in to an 'all-in bet the company on success' deal, but doing that repeatedly may not continue to pay off in the long run.
Also, having and hiring writers, artists, designers, scripters, etc, to work on other projects does not take anything away from the programmers working on the Linux port of the engine.
.
Originally posted by Holysword:
but these guys received money from Kickstarter because of the Linux promise
And during the kickstarter it was specifically stated the work on the Mac and Linux versions had been halted, and these versions were only officially confirmed once the initial goal was reached. The Linux version was always going to be started after the Mac version was done, and was described that was during the kickstarter; the extra work required just ended up being much more involved and time consuming than originally thought.
Regardless, anyone who back on kickstarter specifically for the Linus version who is unhappy with the delay can get a refund.
Last edited by Raze; 2 hours ago
From the steam users forum
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The throwaway's comments in the screenshots make sense. I'd rather they keep the Linux port work in sync with the upcoming megapatch and not waste what little Linux developer resources they have on backporting their work. It really would be a waste of time.
I didn't Kickstart this, and am glad I didn't. But if they do actually release the port I think I'll have to plunk down some cash for it. This is the way you do it - buy games after they release. No blacklisting required.
I didn't Kickstart this, and am glad I didn't. But if they do actually release the port I think I'll have to plunk down some cash for it. This is the way you do it - buy games after they release. No blacklisting required.
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Response from Raze from Larian forums:
If it's official, it sounds promising.
QuoteThe next games will be built on the same engine and gameplay mechanics of D:OS, DRM free, Windows, Mac and Linux. In the topic So where is that Linux version anyway? the extra work and time required for the Linux version was justified specifically because Larian didn't want to compromise on making a native port of the engine "...such that our future offerings will also include Linux support."
Dragon Commander and D:OS were self published. Larian is in the process of opening a couple new offices and hiring more people, so whatever financial backing Focus is providing, I don't think it is acting as a publisher, with the usual control that involves. D:OS also had financial backers and loans involved, with some money from advances from distributors for the retail version, who handled the localizations and guaranteed a minimum number of sales. Some of those distributing deals were with publishers.
If it's official, it sounds promising.
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Quoting: salamanderrakeI think that Linux users should never back anything on kickstarter or any site like that ever again
Sounds too morbid and I think it's completely wrong. If you won't back crowdfunded projects, you won't get anything that otherwise could be created only outside legacy publishers system. How surprising is that?
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Quoting: adolsonYou lose your right to bitch when the Linux version fails to materialize. After all, you just "invested" right? You didn't pay for anything.
No, you lose your right to complain if you don't invest. Investors have full right to be upset if their investment doesn't work out.
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Quoting: liamdaweUpdated the article again, and the Larian person has now deleted their comments.How do you know the person is working for Larian?
Edit: Added in shots. Not very impressed at this.
It would be better be sure about the facts before making false accusations and blaming them for nothing. It would be great if GamingOnLinux would be quality over quantity.
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Quoting: ShmerlQuoting: salamanderrakeI think that Linux users should never back anything on kickstarter or any site like that ever again
Sounds too morbid and I think it's completely wrong. If you won't back crowdfunded projects, you won't get anything that otherwise could be created only outside legacy publishers system. How surprising is that?
I never back kickstarters due to reasons like this. My money is mine, and I won't put money down to something that doesn't even exist.
Quoting: ShmerlQuoting: adolsonYou lose your right to bitch when the Linux version fails to materialize. After all, you just "invested" right? You didn't pay for anything.
No, you lose your right to complain if you don't invest. Investors have full right to be upset if their investment doesn't work out.
No, everyone has a right to complain if a developer promises something and doesn't deliver. You don't have to "invest" to be annoyed.
Quoting: edqeQuoting: liamdaweUpdated the article again, and the Larian person has now deleted their comments.How do you know the person is working for Larian?
Edit: Added in shots. Not very impressed at this.
It would be better be sure about the facts before making false accusations and blaming them for nothing. It would be great if GamingOnLinux would be quality over quantity.
Given the insight this person had, the answer is obvious. Then they were deleted...we are confident it was Larian.
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Quoting: liamdaweI never back kickstarters due to reasons like this. My money is mine, and I won't put money down to something that doesn't even exist.
Then you don't care about those projects. Fair enough. I back projects which I care about and which won't be made without backers. Failures of some to deliver is not a reason for me to expect all to do the same.
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Quoting: ShmerlQuoting: liamdaweI never back kickstarters due to reasons like this. My money is mine, and I won't put money down to something that doesn't even exist.
Then you don't care about those projects. Fair enough. I back projects which I care about and which won't be made without backers.
Sorry, but that's flat out wrong.
I care about all projects that offer Linux support. I wouldn't have done this article to highlight the problems if I didn't care.
Not being willing to depart with my money to something that doesn't exist, does not mean I don't care. That's a very odd point of view.
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