EVERSPACE [Steam, Official Site] has been a wee bit overdue for Linux, but today that ends. It's now available to download and it seems to run just fine.
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There's no formal announcement yet on the Steam store page, but the developer posted this on the Steam forum:
Good news for all Linux users - the Linux version is as of now unofficially available. Because AMD is not supported in this version (you can try, but it's likely that the game will crash or there will at least be a lot of graphical issues) and we'd like to collect user feedback first, we've decided to not feature the Linux version on the steam page, yet.
All backers and everyone else who already bought the game will be able to install it using the steam client on Linux, though.
Have fun and please let us know if there are any problems.
The developers also tweeted to us on the gamingonlinux account this video of them running it on Linux. Seems like they're quite excited to see their work finally start paying off. I'm really happy for them, it's been a long bumpy road but it's finally coming to an end.
I personally purchased the game, since I've been extremely excited to give it a go. I'm happy to report that it does work just fine, for me. I am on NVIDIA though, so I'm at least supported in the unofficial release.
Note: If it doesn't run for you, then you may need to remove the "LD_LIBRARY_PATH" from the launch script, to make it look something like this (Arch users and maybe more):
#!/bin/sh
UE4_TRUE_SCRIPT_NAME="$(echo "$0" | xargs readlink -f)"
UE4_PROJECT_ROOT="$(dirname "$UE4_TRUE_SCRIPT_NAME")"
chmod +x "$UE4_PROJECT_ROOT/RSG/Binaries/Linux/RSG-Linux-Shipping"
"$UE4_PROJECT_ROOT/RSG/Binaries/Linux/RSG-Linux-Shipping" "$@"
This can be found in the "Everspace.sh" file in the games installation folder. I've tested this and while the original launch script works for me, the above also works.
I have the game set to the "Epic" preset, with Motion Blur (eww!) turned off and it's been a dream so far. There was a minor blip when I first fired some weapons, but after that it didn't happen again. Super smooth display, extremely responsive controls and boy does it look incredible.
Here's some shots I took, isn't it a beauty?
About the game:
EVERSPACE™ is an action-focused single-player space shooter, combining roguelike elements with top-notch visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Your skills, experience, and talent for improvisation will be tested continuously as you piece together the puzzle of your existence through encounters with interesting characters, each having their own unique part of the story to tell. In each exciting run, you will face entirely new situations, ensuring countless hours of thrilling gameplay and generating myriad opportunities for individual, meaningful moments to experience. No matter how skilled you are, death is inevitable but is also only the beginning of a much larger journey.
I will have a more thorough review up once I've had more time to play it!
Appreciate the tip, @eld_dop!
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Thanks to the developer for supporting Linux.
Philadelphus 8 Sep 2017
). I'll definitely check out some gameplay videos, it looks really beautiful. It's definitely on the wishlist at the very least.(Also that "Plays best with [picture of stylized keyboard + mouse]" on the Steam page is reassuring to see for someone who's never mastered a controller. :) )
Last edited by Philadelphus on 8 Sep 2017 at 10:21 pm UTC
No need to open a bug report on Mesa bug list. This bug is already known and it is not a bug's game but a bug in the Engine. This issue is fixed in Unreal Engine 4.17.2 but "Everspace" use UE4 4.16 :
[http://steamcommunity.com/app/396750/discussions/0/1473096694440345684/#c1473096694440682163](http://steamcommunity.com/app/396750/discussions/0/1473096694440345684/#c1473096694440682163)
AstroKill had the same issue but since the engine update, the game works out-of-box with Mesa 17.2 and >
Sounds good. Developers said this:
No, we're still at 4.16 - so most likely the game will crash on AMD. We'll migrate to 4.17 sooner or later, but it might take some time. First of all - we've had some bad experiences with quickly installing upgrades and are now usually waiting until a few engine hotfiixes and patches have been released. And then the migration itself might take a few days or weeks (some engine migrations went really smooth, others took a long time and were causing a lot of problems - so it's hard to tell)
So hopefully it will work well on Linux, eventually.
Last edited by Shmerl on 8 Sep 2017 at 10:26 pm UTC
appetrosyan 8 Sep 2017
Just bought the game as well :-)
On Arch Linux I have an issue with a library path for VlcMedia. I'm not able to test with mesa-git on my AMD GPU, maybe others have more luck.
I cannot start the game from Steam, don't know why... but I can start the game directly with the RSG-Linux-Shipping binary. On mesa-git with my AMD GPU I didn't see any bugs, the game runs fine!
Remove the LD_LIBRARY_PATH "fix" from $steamroot/steamapps/common/EVERSPACE/Everspace.sh, so the last line looks like
$UE4_PROJECT_ROOT/RSG/Binaries/Linux/RSG-Linux-Shipping \$@You'll then be able to launch the game from Steam.
See http://steamcommunity.com/app/396750/discussions/0/1473096694440345684/?ctp=2#c1473096694441177028 for more details.
Last edited by WorMzy on 8 Sep 2017 at 10:44 pm UTC
You guys rule. I foolishly bought a few months ago and am playing on Linux. So I'll have to buy a copy from humble u guess and gift it. These guys need to see true numbers and it was my stupidity.
If you need a penguin to gift that copy, I'm here!:D
Wishlisted BTW, want to see this game in a livestream though!
Last edited by Purple Pudding on 8 Sep 2017 at 11:13 pm UTC
Wishlisted BTW, want to see this game in a livestream though!Don't worry a livestream is on the table :)
I keep wondering, why is Nvidia, being an aggressively competitive and For profit company dishing out better drivers than the pro-FOSS AMD?
I'm not an expert, but I would say they do that to provide a superior experience to the competition so they can sell more hardware.
That compatibility and ease of use is why I use Nvidia, and I suspect I'm not alone. But you do you. ^_^
PD: soon i will know.. buying it
You guys rule. I foolishly bought a few months ago and am playing on Linux. So I'll have to buy a copy from humble u guess and gift it. These guys need to see true numbers and it was my stupidity.
If you need a penguin to gift that copy, I'm here!:D
Wishlisted BTW, want to see this game in a livestream though!
Mr Purple Pudding, if you haven't bought this I'll pm you the gift info. If you don't answer and confirm I'll post it first come first serve :)
If I want my purchase to be counted as a Linux purchase on Steam, do I have to wait for it to be officially available for Linux? I will buy this game, but I want my purchase counted and noted as a Linux purchase. Looking for concrete info, not "Don't worry about it" or "Just buy it and install, it runs."
I've read through the comments and haven't seen an actual answer to this:
If I want my purchase to be counted as a Linux purchase on Steam, do I have to wait for it to be officially available for Linux? I will buy this game, but I want my purchase counted and noted as a Linux purchase. Looking for concrete info, not "Don't worry about it" or "Just buy it and install, it runs."
I think Liam made it clear that it will be counted as a Linux sale on page 3 of the comments.
I just bought a copy on Steam. I've been looking forward to playing this for while. Thanks for sticking at it devs!
Joeyboots80 9 Sep 2017
Yeehaaw!
When I talked to the CEO of Rockfishgames about the Linux version, he said he thinks they are doing the port for about 1000 people at max... let's prove him wrong!
Oh, I think we will sir! I'm buying a copy tonight as well! I love space sims and roguelikes so this is right up my alley. What a neat combination. Got my fingers crossed though as I am all AMD, both my rigs, aside from my intel laptop I use for work. I do not own any Nvidia products, so if it isn't currently working on AMD graphics chips then I'll have to wait till it does.
I am willing to take the chance though as I have a huge backlog anyway and I am sure if it doesn't work on Linux with AMD graphics now it probably will in due time. Also, I trust Liam's judgment as he has not let me down yet as far as game recommendations go. Thanks for the heads up Liam, and to all my Penguins, let's show 'em how many Linux gamers there really are out there!
Mblackwell 9 Sep 2017
Yeehaaw!
When I talked to the CEO of Rockfishgames about the Linux version, he said he thinks they are doing the port for about 1000 people at max... let's prove him wrong!
OK where is the forum thread where we can all say - "Just bought this specifically to play on Linux! Thanks"
If there is a Linux version, it's counted. No need to think any further than that.i will buy when appear logo!Is there a reason for that? If you're waiting for more issues to be solved, fair enough, but if you're worried about being counted for Linux - just buy it.
ye for counted. It count as linux purchase if i buy without steamos logo?
I've heard that the OS of the sale is counted as: what OS the game is first installed on and has been played on for the first few hours. @liamdawe Do you know if that is true. As Humble offers keys that don't expire I may hold of entering mine in Steam for a bit as I don't have time to play the game right now but feel if enough people buy right now it shows Rockfish there are plenty of Linux fishes to catche :) And hopefully when I do the SteamOS logo will be there. I'm so close to buying and might get this months Humble Monthly to get Rise of the Tomb Raider as well and wait for Feral to release the port before I redeem the key (yes I believe that will happy in the next few months!). Just need someone to say "yes that is how it works for Linux sales!"
On a side note. It is absolutely brilliant to see GOG on Humble now (when did that happen?) and Humble offering both GOG and Steam keys together. That's part of why I so want ot buy this on Humble now!
Joeyboots80 9 Sep 2017
I keep wondering, why is Nvidia, being an aggressively competitive and For profit company dishing out better drivers than the pro-FOSS AMD?
I'm not an expert, but I would say they do that to provide a superior experience to the competition so they can sell more hardware.
That compatibility and ease of use is why I use Nvidia, and I suspect I'm not alone. But you do you. ^_^
[...]better drivers than the pro-FOSS AMD?
Uh... they're not. Ask plenty of competent OpenGL developers who really know the spec and they will tell you the Intel and AMD foss drivers are really good (thought usually a bit behind the latest GL release). Unfortunately NVidia is the "standard" and their implementation takes many liberties and shortcuts with the spec in the name of performance. And as most devs do most of their testing on NVidia without frequent tests on others, then they get surprised when things don't just work. And the performance of Mesa is absolutely brilliant these days and with only a fraction of the man power of Nvidia's (NVidia's driver team is huge! Especially compared directly to AMD Foss developers). I'll admit opensource drivers matter a great deal to me (I did use to use NVidia) but that aside with Valve and Feral involved with Mesa I reckon you'll see more and more games edge perform with a slight advantage on AMD than NVidia (see Phoronix recent benchmarks to see its already starting to happen).
(BTW Devs! Do your development on Mesa then later test on NVidia. I promise it will then just work everywhere. Seriously I promise! ;)
)Last edited by MagicMyth on 9 Sep 2017 at 7:13 am UTC
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