This is a weird one, after blogging for a while about porting Banished to Linux (and Mac), the developer seems to have given up on it.
I'm sad, because it's a game I still haven't played and was really looking forward to a Linux version. I find it strange, because they previously blogged about the process and everything seemed to be going so well. They even said the game was actually running on both platforms back in February.
That's changed, since the latest blog post where they said:
This will likely be the last update of Banished, except for any major bug fixes. The OSX and Linux versions development has stopped, and won’t be released. Going forward I’ll be focusing on new games and projects.
It's possible it was just taking too much time. It's also possible that sales of this early-2014 title have dropped off, making the developer reassess what they're doing. Shame to see all their work go to waste and for us to get no game.
Hopefully Icculus, or someone else can pick up the port and finish it.
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lucifertdark 13 Sep 2017
I'm glad I didn't buy this one at that time, I've made that mistake too often in the past, it also means I'll have to think long & hard about anything else this developer brings out whether to support them or not, right now I'm landing on the "no support from me" side of the fence, that could change if they port to Linux of course, but it's in their hands.
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Its a real shame that the port is no longer happening but I can understand as it is only a single dev who developed the game so maybe worth making an exception and support the dev by purchasing the game anyway.
This game does work under wine though as I brought the game when it first released so I have tested it and it does run pretty well under wine. I was still a windows user at the time.
This game does work under wine though as I brought the game when it first released so I have tested it and it does run pretty well under wine. I was still a windows user at the time.
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Runs with wine:
https://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=application&iId=15893
https://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=application&iId=15893
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I had enjoyed Banished when I use to dual-boot. After converting 100% to Linux and deleting all my non-Linux titles from Steam I had looked forward to Banished possibly being ported. Still, I can't say I'm the least bit surprised due to how long the port has taken and how quiet Shining Rock Software got after saying it was "...feature complete, and fully playable."
I am glad we at least got an update and I'm being honest when I say that getting word that a port has been abandoned still feels like progress for Linux games (to me.) When it felt like the norm was to just let all news quietly die off and pray no one would notice.
I am glad we at least got an update and I'm being honest when I say that getting word that a port has been abandoned still feels like progress for Linux games (to me.) When it felt like the norm was to just let all news quietly die off and pray no one would notice.
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Mountain Man 13 Sep 2017
I guess you could say that this port has been...
banished.
Yeeeaaaahhhh!
banished.
Yeeeaaaahhhh!
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Good I didn't buy it early. Was looking forward to that one. Sad it isn't coming, but it sounds like they've plans for another project and couldn't get the ports done in time.
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Played the game a bit on Windows back when it launched, and honestly, it's kind of dissapointing. Intriguing at first, but with very dissapointing end-game and very little replay value. Gets booring really fast.
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I bought it hoping for the port. I've put in for a refund, here's hoping...
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Got this one in a bundle when I was still using Windows. Never really played it as I was waiting for the Linux version. Disappointed but not surprised.
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It's developed from only one person. So he should have a resources for port. Avid
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This is indeed yet another example of why purchasing a game immediately when a port is announced or hinted at is a bad idea. Stay patient, hold onto your precious currency and wait until you can actually get a product for your money.
Last edited by Samsai on 13 Sep 2017 at 6:19 pm UTC
Last edited by Samsai on 13 Sep 2017 at 6:19 pm UTC
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Wish I could get a refund on the game now. I bought it when he was talking about making a Linux port a long time ago. Guess from now on I no longer support games till they deliver on their promises.
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hardpenguin 13 Sep 2017
Heartbreaking. I was looking forward to it. Perhaps some third-party source could port it, that would be great.
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DamonLinuxPL 13 Sep 2017
Not a surprise but they add OpenGL render to Windows version or OpenGL is still not finished? If is finished then better for us because it should better run in WINE.
Anyone know?
Anyone know?
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Man this sucks. This is one my favorite games and I have been very patiently waiting for years for it to come to Linux. Really disappointed!
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Giving it a second thought... What about Icculus' offer to help porting games ([https://www.patreon.com/posts/request-for-13971037](https://www.patreon.com/posts/request-for-13971037))? Does the dev know about that?
Last edited by jsa1983 on 13 Sep 2017 at 7:26 pm UTC
Last edited by jsa1983 on 13 Sep 2017 at 7:26 pm UTC
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inlinuxdude 13 Sep 2017
Removed from my wishlist... :(
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