SCUM [Steam], an open world survival game from developer Gamepires (produced by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital) is shaping up to be one of the most exciting releases this year and it seems Linux is in their plans.
I've been following it for quite a while now and they've talked about Linux support a few times. Back in 2017 they said:
We will probably support Linux but after first initial EA PC Windows release and probably before any console relelase. We are using UnrealEngine 4 so there is no connection with tech used by Serious Sam 3 but I don't think we will have any problems porting game to Linux.
They didn't go silent on it like some developers do, they said again in January that "Linux will be very likely supported very soon but not on EA release date." and they also mentioned in July that "Linux will play with other PC players when is done.".
Given how often they've confirmed it, I think we can say this is quite likely.
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More about it:
SCUM aims to evolve the multiplayer open world survival game with unprecedented levels of character customization, control and progression, where knowledge and skills are the ultimate weapons for long-term survival. Combining the methodical planning and management of hardcore survival with optional PvP ‘network events’ available to everyone at anytime, SCUM strikes a unique balance between complex simulation and intense action in the next generation of survival game.
For another look at it, check out their recent developer livestream that's up on YouTube. The ridiculous customization, along with the decent graphics and special event system all sound rather enticing. That's on top of NPCS, animals, realistic bullet physics, a team system and so on all have me rather hyped.
If you do want to see it on Linux, a good idea would be to say so in this Steam forum topic and to add it to your wishlist. Ensure you've set Linux as your platform perference in Steam's account preferences page (at the bottom).
It's due to release for Windows today, so hopefully with Steam Play if people decide to check it out on Linux anyway you will end up as a Linux sale…I would be surprised if it worked there though, since it likely has anti-cheat (which often doesn't work with Steam Play's Proton/Wine).
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Quoting: liamdaweOh.Quoting: Purple Library GuyThey only "produce" it, whatever they mean by that. Development, as noted is by Gamepires.Quoting: liamdaweNot surprised it works in Steam Play . . . it's Croteam, right, so it's probably Vulkan.Quoting: silentprocyonFrom same thread in the Steam forums:That's quoted in the article too FYI. Their wording means when the Linux version is done.
QuoteLevaOpaki [developer] Jul 5 @ 12:25pm
For now only windows servers on offical provider but Linux will play with other PC players when is done.
Not sure if the word "done" is referring to Linux client, or EA period.
Edit: Also, apparently it does work in Steam Play, someone did a video.
SolipsistWerewolf Aug 30, 2018
These are my specs:
Linux Mint 19
Kernel 4.17.9
AMD FX-8300
16GB DDR3
AMD rx580 8GB
AMDGPU; Mesa 18.3-dev via PADOKA ppa
Started with Proton 3.7.4 (beta)
See here:
-> https://steamcommunity.com/app/513710/discussions/0/1737715419890357474/
Maybe i'll made a video later the day.
BTW - these counts as a Linux-Buy!
Last edited by KuJo on 30 August 2018 at 9:14 am UTC
-> https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1498662204
I was not able to check if this work with Steam Play for Linux, because the main performance gain will come by switching to dx10 instead of dx11. I don't know if this will do any good, because then OpenGL will be used instead of Vulkan.
I will test this evening.
Last edited by lod on 2 September 2018 at 2:27 pm UTC
Quoting: lodEAC just got patched to scum, so no more multiplayer using wine/proton :/
Would you want to play it online without anti-cheat?
lucifertdark Sep 2, 2018
Quoting: EikeIt would be nice to be able to play it at all without having the anti-cheat system targeting you for your choice of OS.Quoting: lodEAC just got patched to scum, so no more multiplayer using wine/proton :/
Would you want to play it online without anti-cheat?
After the last patch with which Easy Anti Cheat was implemented, surprise, the game with Steam Play/Proton is no longer playable. In multiplayer you are always kicked by the server. But I think singleplayer is still possible.
Quoting: KuJoScum has gone ...
After the last patch with which Easy Anti Cheat was implemented, surprise, the game with Steam Play/Proton is no longer playable. In multiplayer you are always kicked by the server. But I think singleplayer is still possible.
Yes, I've tested it for myself, and if you play SCUM with Steam/Proton on Linux, then Multi-player servers immediately kick you off. But also noting, it is Early Access, and the Devs are intending to bring it to Linux, and then the Anti-Cheat problem is resolved. I've been happy to buy it early, and willing to give the Single-Player a good try. But, I'm not expecting it to be worth picking up for most Linux gamers until it is out on Linux natively.
My game usage will be visible as a Linux player to the developers. Plenty to do in Single-Player. The performance (smoothness, frames per second) and game play (e.g. boxing zombies) are not that great for now, but it *IS* Early Access, and Steam/Proton tech is also going through improvements too. Hoping I'll be playing the native Linux version in 6 months time.
-> https://steamcommunity.com/app/513710/discussions/0/1737715419907470069/#c1652171126127971837
-> https://steamcommunity.com/app/513710/discussions/0/1737715419907470069/#c1652171126129885590
Would be nice if someone else could test it, too.
Last edited by KuJo on 27 May 2019 at 12:29 pm UTC
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