OtherSide Entertainment sadly won't be getting the Linux version of Underworld Ascendant on Linux at release.
It's still coming though, it just needs a little more time. On Twitter, they mentioned "the Mac and Linux versions around 30-45 days after launch to make sure they have the attention they need". They also said they're looking for testers, so naturally we've reached out to let them know we're available.
Delays happen, sadly. With our market share this is bound to happen, the good news though is they obviously sound quite positive about it. Pushing out a Linux version you haven't had much time to test just isn't a good idea. The Linux version has been available during the beta period, but it seems it has some bugs holding back the full release for us.
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From the creative minds behind the acclaimed Ultima Underworld®, System Shock and Thiefseries, in Underworld Ascendant®, Paul Neurath and Warren Spector's OtherSide Entertainment challenges you to think creatively in an interactive sandbox environment.
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officernice Nov 15, 2018
Wow that looks GREAT!!! It is so cool to see we are getting games of this caliber. :D
...and pretty neat that they have a "buy week 1 bonus" instead of pre-order bonus.
Last edited by officernice on 15 November 2018 at 11:51 am UTC
...and pretty neat that they have a "buy week 1 bonus" instead of pre-order bonus.
Last edited by officernice on 15 November 2018 at 11:51 am UTC
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Honestly, from the beta and what people have seeing, the game direly needed more time.
Even more than they gave it until release.
So a few months more is actually beneficial here.
Even more than they gave it until release.
So a few months more is actually beneficial here.
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Already on my wishlist; looking forward to it.
Last edited by Merp on 15 November 2018 at 12:11 pm UTC
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There is some hiccup with DRM-free release, they didn't get GOG to accept the game yet which is surprising.
Last edited by Shmerl on 15 November 2018 at 12:17 pm UTC
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Quoting: ShmerlThere is some hiccup with DRM-free release, they didn't get GOG to accept the game yet which is surprising.
Interesting. Got a source for that?
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stretch611 Nov 15, 2018
30-45 days after launch is a lot better than "We support Proton"
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Nevertheless Nov 15, 2018
The backer build is running reasonably well on Linux. So I hope there shouldn't be too heavy technical problems in the way..
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Oh wow, this is Paul Neurath's company? He made the first game I ever played, way back on the Commodore 128 :)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Rogue
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Rogue
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slaapliedje Nov 15, 2018
Quoting: NeverthelessThe backer build is running reasonably well on Linux. So I hope there shouldn't be too heavy technical problems in the way..I backed this, can't remember if I got in on the beta or not though! Will have to check through my emails.
Ultima Underworld is still one of the greatest games ever made.
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stretch611 Nov 15, 2018
Quoting: bradgyOh wow, this is Paul Neurath's company? He made the first game I ever played, way back on the Commodore 128 :)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Rogue
That's odd... I never heard about that game. I had a Commodore 128 as well even though I started transitioning to IBM compatibles at the time. I was a big fan of Origin (the publisher) back then as well thanks to the Ultima series and AutoDuel. (And of course, the majority of games ran in Commodore 64 compatibility modes; very few games were 128 only.)
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Nevertheless Nov 15, 2018
Quoting: slaapliedjeQuoting: NeverthelessThe backer build is running reasonably well on Linux. So I hope there shouldn't be too heavy technical problems in the way..I backed this, can't remember if I got in on the beta or not though! Will have to check through my emails.
Ultima Underworld is still one of the greatest games ever made.
Quoting: slaapliedjeQuoting: NeverthelessThe backer build is running reasonably well on Linux. So I hope there shouldn't be too heavy technical problems in the way..I backed this, can't remember if I got in on the beta or not though! Will have to check through my emails.
Ultima Underworld is still one of the greatest games ever made.
Very true! You have to check https://underworld-ascendant.backerkit.com/ for your key.
Btw. They are still looking for testers!
https://steamcommunity.com/app/692840/discussions/0/2579854400737507730/?ctp=5#c3020122487773493090
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Luke_Nukem Nov 16, 2018
Makes me think of Arx Fatalis more than Ultima: Underworld. Looks good!
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Quoting: ShmerlSee here.
WOW!
What a bunch of "We want DRM-free but if not GOG then we want Steam!" freaks. They sure are quick to abandon their "DRM-free facade" and show true colors (namely, being "GOG fanatics").
Somehow, I'm feeling ashamed for their behavior. :'(
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PublicNuisance Nov 16, 2018
My backlog will get me through a nuclear winter so delays are fine with me. Just want to enjoy the finished product.
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slaapliedje Nov 17, 2018
Quoting: NeverthelessQuoting: slaapliedjeQuoting: NeverthelessThe backer build is running reasonably well on Linux. So I hope there shouldn't be too heavy technical problems in the way..I backed this, can't remember if I got in on the beta or not though! Will have to check through my emails.
Ultima Underworld is still one of the greatest games ever made.Quoting: slaapliedjeQuoting: NeverthelessThe backer build is running reasonably well on Linux. So I hope there shouldn't be too heavy technical problems in the way..I backed this, can't remember if I got in on the beta or not though! Will have to check through my emails.
Ultima Underworld is still one of the greatest games ever made.
Very true! You have to check https://underworld-ascendant.backerkit.com/ for your key.
Btw. They are still looking for testers!
https://steamcommunity.com/app/692840/discussions/0/2579854400737507730/?ctp=5#c3020122487773493090
Sweet, found my Steam key and installing the full game under Linux (it didn't say anything about beta).
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slaapliedje Nov 17, 2018
Initial test; it's buggered! Narfed screen during character creation, then it gets worse from there, graphical corruption pretty much anytime something moves, and when you're finally in the game you get a black screen with a dot and some text / voice. Voice acting with that little bit is good at least, sometimes games have the worse voice actors.
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Nevertheless Nov 17, 2018
Quoting: slaapliedjeInitial test; it's buggered! Narfed screen during character creation, then it gets worse from there, graphical corruption pretty much anytime something moves, and when you're finally in the game you get a black screen with a dot and some text / voice. Voice acting with that little bit is good at least, sometimes games have the worse voice actors.
Same for me!
Funny thing is, I actually played the backer build, without bigger issues.. So maybe the full version is completely raw yet.
Last edited by Nevertheless on 17 November 2018 at 9:26 am UTC
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