Arma 3 is set to see a Linux beta soon, but they will be looking to see how it goes down before they let it graduate anywhere.
Speaking on their development log they stated this:
QuoteWe can finally share news about the experimental client ports to Linux and Mac. They are being prepared for public beta release very soon (shortly after update 1.50). We consider them a complementary service to owners of the primary Windows version, so anyone owning that version, will also have access to the ports. It should be pointed out that there are some significant limitations, which we'll detail along with the start of the beta. There is also a possibility that these ports will never graduate from beta, but we will be evaluating their popularity and usability for some time. Keep an eye on our information channels to be notified about the beta starting!
I do hope they decide to keep it around, as it will be great to have it on our platform. I'm very much looking forward to giving it a go.
The problem I see with this approach is that Linux users who buy it could get stung, as they could remove the beta at any time. If they rely on Windows users switching then it will of course see very little gain for them, so it's going to be interesting to see how it plays out.
How do you feel about this? Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Wish they had a demo or something to test...not very tempted to buy it as it looks now.
I like VP, but this one seems to be a bit too much for their eON and I fear about another terrible backslash at them.
I wonder why they took this job anyway, surely there are other games out there better suited for their technology.
Last edited by dubigrasu on 27 August 2015 at 10:51 am UTC
I like VP, but this one seems to be a bit too much for their eON and I fear about another terrible backslash at them.
I wonder why they took this job anyway, surely there are other games out there better suited for their technology.
Last edited by dubigrasu on 27 August 2015 at 10:51 am UTC
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Quoting: dubigrasuI wonder why they took this job anyway, surely there are other games out there better suited for their technology.You're assuming they have the luxury of being able to pick and choose. I'm sure they wouldn't just turn down the opportunity to port a relatively high-profile game like this.
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Quoting: tuubiYeah, you may be right.Quoting: dubigrasuI wonder why they took this job anyway, surely there are other games out there better suited for their technology.You're assuming they have the luxury of being able to pick and choose. I'm sure they wouldn't just turn down the opportunity to port a relatively high-profile game like this.
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So when the beta is out, if u are allowed to stream it. I would love to watch ^^.
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Quoting: ZeloxSo when the beta is out, if u are allowed to stream it. I would love to watch ^^.
Like all new big releases, we will probably do a couple livestream events of it. Keep an eye on our twitter.
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