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DiRT Showdown is a highly rated racing game that looks like it's close to a Linux release, exciting times for racing fans!
We don't have many racing games, and it's something I've been missing out on trying (until I found Distance).
It's worth noting that Virtual Programming (The Witcher 2, Bioshock Infinite, Spec Ops: The Line) ported the Mac version, so it's highly likely they are also doing the Linux version.
If it is by VP then it's promising, as their ports have come a long way since the initial TW2 port, but their ports are still far from Aspyr & Feral quality.
About the game
Race, crash and hoon your way through a world tour of motorised mayhem in DiRT Showdown! Crowd atmosphere, social gameplay and accessibility are all ramped up in this turbo- injected shot of driving delirium. Smash down the accelerator and earn the adulation of frenzied crowds at hyper-energised events at iconic locations. Trick, speed and smash your way to victory, then do it again.
You can see the in-progress Linux port activity on SteamDB:
And here too:
Edit: Also, something that made me smile was this change after I did this article:
Whoever the porter is, they have a good sense of humour.
Reminder: SteamDB isn't an official site, and is run by volunteers. This means games that show Linux support could end up not coming out for Linux. This is not confirmation, but good supporting evidence that it is being looked into. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
DiRT Showdown is a highly rated racing game that looks like it's close to a Linux release, exciting times for racing fans!
We don't have many racing games, and it's something I've been missing out on trying (until I found Distance).
It's worth noting that Virtual Programming (The Witcher 2, Bioshock Infinite, Spec Ops: The Line) ported the Mac version, so it's highly likely they are also doing the Linux version.
If it is by VP then it's promising, as their ports have come a long way since the initial TW2 port, but their ports are still far from Aspyr & Feral quality.
About the game
Race, crash and hoon your way through a world tour of motorised mayhem in DiRT Showdown! Crowd atmosphere, social gameplay and accessibility are all ramped up in this turbo- injected shot of driving delirium. Smash down the accelerator and earn the adulation of frenzied crowds at hyper-energised events at iconic locations. Trick, speed and smash your way to victory, then do it again.
You can see the in-progress Linux port activity on SteamDB:
Quote201701/config/oslist: windows
201705/config/oslist: linux
201705/name: DiRT Showdown Linux
201706/config/oslist: linux
201706/name: DiRT Showdown Port Data
And here too:
QuoteChanged App Config
launch/1/config/oslist: linux
launch/1/executable: ./dirt
Edit: Also, something that made me smile was this change after I did this article:
QuoteChanged Depots
branches/linux_test/description: hi people of r/linux_gaming ;) › hi Liam ;)
Whoever the porter is, they have a good sense of humour.
Reminder: SteamDB isn't an official site, and is run by volunteers. This means games that show Linux support could end up not coming out for Linux. This is not confirmation, but good supporting evidence that it is being looked into. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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ProfessorKaos64 Jul 2, 2015
Hahaha, that updated comment by the porter was pure gold. This is why I love being in the Linux community. I don't think you'd see this elsewhere.
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PublicNuisance Jul 4, 2015
I haven't gotten around to playing my copy of Showdown, think I'll wait for the Linux version.
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