Well this is confusing and aggravating, it seems the Linux version of Project Cars is officially never going to happen.
@gamingonlinux There are no plans for a Linux version right now.
— Project CARS (@projectcarsgame) August 7, 2016
I pointed out a link on their own website that is still up here:
QuoteFurthermore, Project CARS will also be coming to Valve’s Steam OS, extending an existing partnership with Steam that has already allowed tens of thousands of WMD members the ability to download and play builds of the game during its development and allow specific multiplayer and social features that are only possible using this unique platform.
No reply on that yet, but I will update this if we get anything back as it was only recently sent to them.
Sadly, it's another game to join the growing list of games that promised a Linux/SteamOS version to drop support at some point without telling anyone. I've tried to get in touch with the developer numerous times. It's pleasing to get closure, but it took a long time to get it out of them.
They did at least stop taking any funding way before announcing SteamOS support, so if you purchased it once it released when there was still no sign of their previously promised support, well, you probably know by now not to pre-order.
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Searching around the net a big, and it seems hes known for being a cynical.
And the game doesnt seem to do that good at all, bugs, fps issues and all kinde of truble apperently.
So I cant image how half done the linux port would be.
This was issues back in 2015 so they might have fixed them now.
And the game doesnt seem to do that good at all, bugs, fps issues and all kinde of truble apperently.
So I cant image how half done the linux port would be.
This was issues back in 2015 so they might have fixed them now.
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Quoting: tuna89
I am literally laughing and rolling on the floor right now! HAHAHA! That's awesome!
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Quoting: ZeloxQuoting: liamdaweWow, I sent this article to reddit and someone linked to this screengrab.
http://i.imgur.com/J1545id.jpg
That's how the Project Cars studio head responded to WiiU people they upset when they cancelled it. Extremely unprofessional.
Edit: It's not even being taken out of context, it's directly from here http://forum.projectcarsgame.com/showthread.php?27584-Can-the-Wii-U-run-PCARS/page9
I dont really want to buy the game anymore anyway. Even if it comes to Linux Im not even considiering getting this.
The most scary part is that Ian seems to enjoy keep poking deafswing with trash talk.
unbelievable. what a bunch of BS.
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slightlysinister69 Aug 8, 2016
Wankers. I've just said on their Facebook page I was disappointed, so it'll be interesting to see if they reply. Then I commented on the Assetto Corsa page asking if they would port their game to Linux.
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Perkeleen_Vittupää Aug 8, 2016
My email to them was like this. I gave myself a freedom to use shiba87's comment with modification:
"Hello.
About the Project Cars and Linux port.
You made a huge marketing campaign around Steam OS. The logo was on each video, images, blog articles, official website, FAQ, forums... and you even announced a second part of the game with a similar campaign and the same Steam OS promises.
But there are "no plans for GNU/Linux". I don't understand your logic guys, but probably you just lie more than talk?
Why do you treat Linux-gamers the way you do? We were willing to throw out money at you. Seems that you don't need it. You will just add to piracy with this kind of behaviour?"
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No reply yet, unless you count the automated message, which was:
"Thank you for contacting Slightly Mad Studios. We have received your email and we will be responding to you soon.
Please note, Project CARS support requests are handled exclusively via the Project CARS support forum, that can be found at this address (you need to register to post): http://forum.projectcarsgame.com/
Thank you."
"Hello.
About the Project Cars and Linux port.
You made a huge marketing campaign around Steam OS. The logo was on each video, images, blog articles, official website, FAQ, forums... and you even announced a second part of the game with a similar campaign and the same Steam OS promises.
But there are "no plans for GNU/Linux". I don't understand your logic guys, but probably you just lie more than talk?
Why do you treat Linux-gamers the way you do? We were willing to throw out money at you. Seems that you don't need it. You will just add to piracy with this kind of behaviour?"
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No reply yet, unless you count the automated message, which was:
"Thank you for contacting Slightly Mad Studios. We have received your email and we will be responding to you soon.
Please note, Project CARS support requests are handled exclusively via the Project CARS support forum, that can be found at this address (you need to register to post): http://forum.projectcarsgame.com/
Thank you."
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Quoting: GuestQuoting: liamdaweWow, I sent this article to reddit and someone linked to this screengrab.Haha, now that makes me want to pirate their game and run it on Windows. :D
http://i.imgur.com/J1545id.jpg
That's how the Project Cars studio head responded to WiiU people they upset when they cancelled it. Extremely unprofessional.
Edit: It's not even being taken out of context, it's directly from here http://forum.projectcarsgame.com/showthread.php?27584-Can-the-Wii-U-run-PCARS/page9
I would say they fully deserved it.
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Quoting: GuestHaha, now that makes me want to pirate their game and run it on Windows. :D
Joke or not, that is a weird attitude. As if that will help them sympathize with Linux users. Only thing it does, is reaffirm their stereotypical views on Linux users, that we don't want to pay for anything, and that we all use Windows anyways (I haven't used or owned Windows for 18 years, and don't intent to change that for any game). For my sake and people like me, please don't post or mail threats like this, no matter how large asshats the developers are. It hurts us more than it hurts them. Simply don't fund them, and spend your money on developers who actually care about us.
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well I have no windows and I do not use wine any more since about 1-2 years. thanks to valve everything I have/want except GTA5 (the only reason why my gifted xbox is still up and running) I have everything I want without the need to run some .exe
No seriously - this is really unprofessional. I am not a geek, freak or whatever, just some guy who wants to work+play easily without all those problems people suffer from while using pre-installed operating systems they pay for. Valve helped there a lot, and honestly: if I was valve and if I really cared, then I (valve) would be the one who feels betrayed, because in some way I also lied to my customers whom I promised support for games.
In fact Valve should sue them and ban their shit from the valve store. See who cares then, I am sure they would turn out very small and start to appologize.
No seriously - this is really unprofessional. I am not a geek, freak or whatever, just some guy who wants to work+play easily without all those problems people suffer from while using pre-installed operating systems they pay for. Valve helped there a lot, and honestly: if I was valve and if I really cared, then I (valve) would be the one who feels betrayed, because in some way I also lied to my customers whom I promised support for games.
In fact Valve should sue them and ban their shit from the valve store. See who cares then, I am sure they would turn out very small and start to appologize.
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@Solar
I don't see the humour in it, really. Not that I think you or most of us will actually do it, but Perkeleen_Vittupää did email this to the developers:
I don't see the humour in it, really. Not that I think you or most of us will actually do it, but Perkeleen_Vittupää did email this to the developers:
QuoteWhy do you treat Linux-gamers the way you do? We were willing to throw out money at you. Seems that you don't need it. You will just add to piracy with this kind of behaviour?Do you really think that will help them change their mind? You don't have to answer, and since you're not a robot, stay happy! ;)
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