Were you alarmed that Feral Interactive didn't have any new Linux ports listed on their radar? Worry no more, as a new UFO (Unidentified Feral Object) has appeared over Linux.
Here's the new teaser from the radar:
For those that can't read it, it says "FORT DU KREMLIN-BICETRE". The picture is of Maggie Simpson from the opening credits of, you guessed it, The Simpsons.
Just be aware this doesn't mean it's coming soon, it could be many months away, but it's still exciting to think about!
Does anyone have a clue? Go on, open up in the comments. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Here's the new teaser from the radar:
For those that can't read it, it says "FORT DU KREMLIN-BICETRE". The picture is of Maggie Simpson from the opening credits of, you guessed it, The Simpsons.
Just be aware this doesn't mean it's coming soon, it could be many months away, but it's still exciting to think about!
Does anyone have a clue? Go on, open up in the comments. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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camoceltic Jan 29, 2017
Quoting: DribbleondoThe game has an Offline Mode, which carries over achieved suits and weapons, you just can't see your score or do elusive targets =P. You can alos do the story completely offline if you really wanted to, you just need to be online to Unlock anything.
The requirement for being online to unlock anything is my main issue. It's a singleplayer game where a single mission can last over an hour, and, if what I've been reading is (still) true, it kicks you out mid-mission if you lose connection for any reason. Blood Money didn't need to always be online to give us unlocks and scores. Silent Assassin (IIRC) didn't either. There isn't a good reason for it to require a connection all the time for unlocking stuff and I may not be able to unlock anything thanks to it. My only options are to either pay up to $60 for a game that's arbitrarily locking me out of content it shouldn't, pay a ton for one of those 4G internet service things on top of the up to $60 for the game, or just not waste my money, time, and data cap.
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[quote=rea987]
Well, people keep asking for Skyrim and Feral keeps saying "they would love to"; but that does not necessarily mean that Bethesda would let them... But I admit, Warner Bros. did contract Feral to make macOS ports for licensed Lego games; so it is a valid posibility. But, do you remember Lego Minifigures Online which was also available on Linux? It is dead now; the game was shut down on every platform a year after its release on Linux.
This so much WB also promised Arkham Knight it never happened but Mad Max did and its a pretty good game not ground breaking but its fun. Weird side notes uses same engine as Batman very few performance problems Batman had so many problems WB didnt know how to fix them so how Feral were expected to is beyond me. I think Feral are probably by now the go too Linux porter Aspyr do some good work too though.
Quoting: GuestThis might change your mind.
Well, people keep asking for Skyrim and Feral keeps saying "they would love to"; but that does not necessarily mean that Bethesda would let them... But I admit, Warner Bros. did contract Feral to make macOS ports for licensed Lego games; so it is a valid posibility. But, do you remember Lego Minifigures Online which was also available on Linux? It is dead now; the game was shut down on every platform a year after its release on Linux.
This so much WB also promised Arkham Knight it never happened but Mad Max did and its a pretty good game not ground breaking but its fun. Weird side notes uses same engine as Batman very few performance problems Batman had so many problems WB didnt know how to fix them so how Feral were expected to is beyond me. I think Feral are probably by now the go too Linux porter Aspyr do some good work too though.
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From reading all the various comments, I'm tending to believe that Hitman (2016) is the most likely game port. The next comments are talking about big, popular games, rather than my expectations for the Feral port...
If one of the companies who has released big, popular titles, maybe titles getting on a bit, but still incredibly popular, to Linux then there would be a decent amount of profit to be made.
For me, two of the biggest absent titles are: "Witcher 3" (CDPR) and "Elder Scrolls Skyrim" (Bethesda). It's my opinion that if either of those titles were released to Linux, millions of pounds could be made from the relatively small market share of Linux gamers.
One of the other big big titles, namely "Civilization 6" is already in the works being ported and expected any day now. (The same was true of "Civilization 5" - It is/was massively popular with Windows gamers, it had a Linux port, and a big wad of money was generated from happy Linux users.)
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If one of the companies who has released big, popular titles, maybe titles getting on a bit, but still incredibly popular, to Linux then there would be a decent amount of profit to be made.
For me, two of the biggest absent titles are: "Witcher 3" (CDPR) and "Elder Scrolls Skyrim" (Bethesda). It's my opinion that if either of those titles were released to Linux, millions of pounds could be made from the relatively small market share of Linux gamers.
One of the other big big titles, namely "Civilization 6" is already in the works being ported and expected any day now. (The same was true of "Civilization 5" - It is/was massively popular with Windows gamers, it had a Linux port, and a big wad of money was generated from happy Linux users.)
Last edited by g000h on 29 January 2017 at 1:56 pm UTC
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Quoting: g000hFrom reading all the various comments, I'm tending to believe that Hitman (2016) is the most likely game port. The next comments are talking about big, popular games, rather than my expectations for the Feral port...
If one of the companies who has released big, popular titles, maybe titles getting on a bit, but still incredibly popular, to Linux then there would be a decent amount of profit to be made.
For me, two of the biggest absent titles are: "Witcher 3" (CDPR) and "Elder Scrolls Skyrim" (Bethesda). It's my opinion that if either of those titles were released to Linux, millions of pounds could be made from the relatively small market share of Linux gamers.
One of the other big big titles, namely "Civilization 6" is already in the works being ported and expected any day now. (The same was true of "Civilization 5" - It is/was massively popular with Windows gamers, it had a Linux port, and a big wad of money was generated from happy Linux users.
I dont think we are ever going to see Witcher 3 i know it was promised but take a look at the twitter feed on they pretty much killed that project. They did not want to use VP again due to negative press i remember a while back they were promising either a native version or an in house port. Both of those options are very very expensive it is much cheaper and easier to licence the game to a company like Feral or Asypr to do the port as they have to support the game on release.
Bethesda not a chance in hell they are extremely anti Linux, mainly due to acquisition of ID When john mcormack was head of Id studios for Zenimax he said no we tried to make linux a gaming platform in the early 00's we wont be trying that again. He is of course referring to the release of Quake Arena 3 and a few other titles released at that time. Although not at Id anymore his dislike of Linux is clearly en grained on whoever replaced him. Bethesda would argue they would not see a good enough return on investment ie hiring of Linux specifc coders/support staff man hours etc to make it worth their while. They could of course bring in Feral/ASpyr to do it but they wont.
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Quoting: g000hFrom reading all the various comments, I'm tending to believe that Hitman (2016) is the most likely game port. The next comments are talking about big, popular games, rather than my expectations for the Feral port...
If one of the companies who has released big, popular titles, maybe titles getting on a bit, but still incredibly popular, to Linux then there would be a decent amount of profit to be made.
For me, two of the biggest absent titles are: "Witcher 3" (CDPR) and "Elder Scrolls Skyrim" (Bethesda). It's my opinion that if either of those titles were released to Linux, millions of pounds could be made from the relatively small market share of Linux gamers.
One of the other big big titles, namely "Civilization 6" is already in the works being ported and expected any day now. (The same was true of "Civilization 5" - It is/was massively popular with Windows gamers, it had a Linux port, and a big wad of money was generated from happy Linux users.)
I agree.If Witcher 3 and Skyrim:SE comes to Linux,there will be a massive interest.
For example;my brothers Steam library is in share with my account and he has Skyrim Se.In this case,(even i had chance to play it from my bros account)i would purchase it again to support.
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Quoting: LeopardQuoting: g000hFrom reading all the various comments, I'm tending to believe that Hitman (2016) is the most likely game port. The next comments are talking about big, popular games, rather than my expectations for the Feral port...
If one of the companies who has released big, popular titles, maybe titles getting on a bit, but still incredibly popular, to Linux then there would be a decent amount of profit to be made.
For me, two of the biggest absent titles are: "Witcher 3" (CDPR) and "Elder Scrolls Skyrim" (Bethesda). It's my opinion that if either of those titles were released to Linux, millions of pounds could be made from the relatively small market share of Linux gamers.
One of the other big big titles, namely "Civilization 6" is already in the works being ported and expected any day now. (The same was true of "Civilization 5" - It is/was massively popular with Windows gamers, it had a Linux port, and a big wad of money was generated from happy Linux users.)
I agree.If Witcher 3 and Skyrim:SE comes to Linux,there will be a massive interest.
For example;my brothers Steam library is in share with my account and he has Skyrim Se.In this case,(even i had chance to play it from my bros account)i would purchase it again to support.
No chance of either more likely to get Witcher 3 if CD project red could be convinced there was a big enough demand
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Dribbleondo Jan 29, 2017
[quote=camoceltic]
It's not "The Crew" levels of kicking you out, so it's not THAT bad. It allows for you to retry connecting without quitting the mission. But yes, if you can't reconnect, then you have to restart the mission in offline mode. Annoying? yes.
Quoting: Dribbleondoif what I've been reading is (still) true, it kicks you out mid-mission if you lose connection for any reason.
It's not "The Crew" levels of kicking you out, so it's not THAT bad. It allows for you to retry connecting without quitting the mission. But yes, if you can't reconnect, then you have to restart the mission in offline mode. Annoying? yes.
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Quoting: Whitewolfe80Quoting: LeopardQuoting: g000hFrom reading all the various comments, I'm tending to believe that Hitman (2016) is the most likely game port. The next comments are talking about big, popular games, rather than my expectations for the Feral port...
If one of the companies who has released big, popular titles, maybe titles getting on a bit, but still incredibly popular, to Linux then there would be a decent amount of profit to be made.
For me, two of the biggest absent titles are: "Witcher 3" (CDPR) and "Elder Scrolls Skyrim" (Bethesda). It's my opinion that if either of those titles were released to Linux, millions of pounds could be made from the relatively small market share of Linux gamers.
One of the other big big titles, namely "Civilization 6" is already in the works being ported and expected any day now. (The same was true of "Civilization 5" - It is/was massively popular with Windows gamers, it had a Linux port, and a big wad of money was generated from happy Linux users.)
I agree.If Witcher 3 and Skyrim:SE comes to Linux,there will be a massive interest.
For example;my brothers Steam library is in share with my account and he has Skyrim Se.In this case,(even i had chance to play it from my bros account)i would purchase it again to support.
No chance of either more likely to get Witcher 3 if CD project red could be convinced there was a big enough demand
I think Witcher3 is highly unlikely.They announced that they're done with Witcher3 and get fully focused on Cyberpunk 2077.They're also abandoned Linux GOG client project.Which is why i buy my Linux games from Steam only.There are some people who said 'I buy my Linux games from GOG because it's drm free.'Well,they completely abandon and dislike Linux community.Why should i buy from them,instead of Valve?
About Skyrim.I'm way more hopeful about it.Because Skyrim is heading for Nintendo Switch,which use Vulkan.Of course Bethesda won't publish it directly,because in that case they must provide support for Linux version too.Bethesda won't desire that,they're already so slow at Windows support side already.But Feral or Aspyr can simply buy license for it and make it happen on Linux.
Last edited by Leopard on 29 January 2017 at 8:19 pm UTC
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Luke_Nukem Jan 29, 2017
The games I *really* want are;
Doom 2016 (sod it, I want the rest of them idTech powered games from Rage onwards)
The Witcher 3
Skyrim
Cyberpunk 2077
Doom 2016 (sod it, I want the rest of them idTech powered games from Rage onwards)
The Witcher 3
Skyrim
Cyberpunk 2077
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Feral already said multiple times in the IRC chan that skyrim would be too complex to port.
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Quoting: sigzFeral already said multiple times in the IRC chan that skyrim would be too complex to port.
Did you know that Bethesda already ported it for Nintendo Switch,which use Vulkan?
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TheRiddick Jan 30, 2017
Yes and if we had that Vulkan version on PC Windows it would be a literal game changer. Refer to DOOM on how well it works via Vulkan on wine.
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monsieursauce Jan 30, 2017
Quoting: LeopardQuoting: sigzFeral already said multiple times in the IRC chan that skyrim would be too complex to port.
Did you know that Bethesda already ported it for Nintendo Switch,which use Vulkan?
Does it mean the Switch can be an incentive to develop Linux ports?
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Quoting: monsieursauceThe Switch is an incentive to use Vulkan. Vulkan might not be an incentive to develop for Linux, but surely it lowers the bar.Quoting: LeopardDid you know that Bethesda already ported it for Nintendo Switch,which use Vulkan?
Does it mean the Switch can be an incentive to develop Linux ports?
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Quoting: monsieursauceQuoting: LeopardQuoting: sigzFeral already said multiple times in the IRC chan that skyrim would be too complex to port.
Did you know that Bethesda already ported it for Nintendo Switch,which use Vulkan?
Does it mean the Switch can be an incentive to develop Linux ports?
It means Vulkan is using by big studios and Bethesda has a version with Vulkan already.Just Feral or Aspyr needed to publish it with Linux support.
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elbuglione Jan 30, 2017
Quoting: monsieursauceQuoting: LeopardQuoting: sigzFeral already said multiple times in the IRC chan that skyrim would be too complex to port.
Did you know that Bethesda already ported it for Nintendo Switch,which use Vulkan?
Does it mean the Switch can be an incentive to develop Linux ports?
Vulkan has been designed to make "ports" between platforms a real piece of kake.
If one version of a game have native support to Vulkan and native support to any UnixLike OS like OrbisOS(PS4), MacOS, iOS, Android, ShitchOS (whatever his name is), etc...
It supposed to compile and run WITHOUT BUGS in cuestion of minutes. maybe not with the best perform although
Today, i think skyrim for Linux (Vulkan version), have not technical problems to be a real thing. the only real problem is absolutely "commercial thing"
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Quoting: elbuglioneToday, i think skyrim for Linux (Vulkan version), have not technical problems to be a real thing. the only real problem is absolutely "commercial thing"
I wonder if it's "commercial thing" though. It looks like some ideology rather than business. Just think of DOOM: from what we can read, the game was developed with portability in mind, a perfect candidate for a Linux port, probably with little work. And yet no Linux port. If Bethesda doesn't want to port it themselves, there are a few companies that can do it for them.
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Quoting: monsieursauceQuoting: LeopardQuoting: sigzFeral already said multiple times in the IRC chan that skyrim would be too complex to port.
Did you know that Bethesda already ported it for Nintendo Switch,which use Vulkan?
Does it mean the Switch can be an incentive to develop Linux ports?
Well if you port to Linux using Vulkan then porting to the Switch will be a walk in the park, but the other way around is not completely true. Console gaming is very different than PC gaming, you only have one device to target and no video options, that make it easier. But still porting from the Switch to Linux is definitely going to be easier than porting a DirectX version of the game.
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No chance of either more likely to get Witcher 3 if CD project red could be convinced there was a big enough demand[/quote]
I think Witcher3 is highly unlikely.They announced that they're done with Witcher3 and get fully focused on Cyberpunk 2077.They're also abandoned Linux GOG client project.Which is why i buy my Linux games from Steam only.There are some people who said 'I buy my Linux games from GOG because it's drm free.'Well,they completely abandon and dislike Linux community.Why should i buy from them,instead of Valve?
About Skyrim.I'm way more hopeful about it.Because Skyrim is heading for Nintendo Switch,which use Vulkan.Of course Bethesda won't publish it directly,because in that case they must provide support for Linux version too.Bethesda won't desire that,they're already so slow at Windows support side already.But Feral or Aspyr can simply buy license for it and make it happen on Linux.[/quote]
I am not so sure about that Bethesda seem to have a fuck you approach to linux, they went out of there way to sabotage the Doom Client to remove DX9/open gl code that enabled the beta to run in wine. I really can't see Bethesda approaching Feral or Asypr. If they managed to convince them they would all the leg work then maybe I would buy it again in a heart beat to support whichever linux publisher managed it.
I think Witcher3 is highly unlikely.They announced that they're done with Witcher3 and get fully focused on Cyberpunk 2077.They're also abandoned Linux GOG client project.Which is why i buy my Linux games from Steam only.There are some people who said 'I buy my Linux games from GOG because it's drm free.'Well,they completely abandon and dislike Linux community.Why should i buy from them,instead of Valve?
About Skyrim.I'm way more hopeful about it.Because Skyrim is heading for Nintendo Switch,which use Vulkan.Of course Bethesda won't publish it directly,because in that case they must provide support for Linux version too.Bethesda won't desire that,they're already so slow at Windows support side already.But Feral or Aspyr can simply buy license for it and make it happen on Linux.[/quote]
I am not so sure about that Bethesda seem to have a fuck you approach to linux, they went out of there way to sabotage the Doom Client to remove DX9/open gl code that enabled the beta to run in wine. I really can't see Bethesda approaching Feral or Asypr. If they managed to convince them they would all the leg work then maybe I would buy it again in a heart beat to support whichever linux publisher managed it.
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Quoting: Luke_NukemThe games I *really* want are;
Doom 2016 (sod it, I want the rest of them idTech powered games from Rage onwards)
The Witcher 3
Skyrim
Cyberpunk 2077
Rage works perfectly fine under wine/playonlinux with the asterisk if you have an nvidia card.
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