Recently, Metro Exodus ended its Epic Store exclusivity and Deep Silver (the publisher) confirmed it was heading to Linux. In a recent Reddit AMA (Ask me anything), the developer 4A Games mentioned the Linux port too.
In reply to a comment asking about macOS/Linux they said this:
[…] Throughout DLC development we've also been very busy working on various platforms for all of the Metro series. We recently confirmed the linux version and will reveal the launch date for that soon. […]
Really great to see it get confirmed multiple times now, strange though how they were so quiet on it before it hit Steam to no be so willing to talk about it when asked. Having all the Metro games on Linux is going to be great though, a full series for us. Seems it's had a warm reception on Steam too, with it now having a "Very Positive" user rating from well over ten thousand people.
Once they do talk about dates, we will let you know. Will you be picking up a copy when it's out for Linux officially?
You can check out Metro Exodus on Steam.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Quoting: GuestFor BL2, it is an Aspyr-side problem ?
The update was released for Mac and apart from a note in the support section they haven't said a word.
Mohandevir Feb 28, 2020
So, I'm going to get the game when the Linux version is out.
Quoting: EikeYou could also say: If you buy it, the publisher will see that the exclusivity deal did pay, and that the rest stills buys it a year later on Steam.
True... But viewed in that angle, there is no stance that we might take, as customers, that will make an impact, at this point. They may twist the facts to their advantages whatever our decision. Still, I hope they learned lessons from the uproar that happened when they pulled the game from Steam.
Last edited by Mohandevir on 28 February 2020 at 2:50 pm UTC
Mohandevir Feb 28, 2020
https://www.pcgamer.com/metro-exodus-is-performing-well-on-steam-despite-its-delayed-launch/
Quoting: kuhpunktIf you don't buy it, the publisher will see it and think that Linux ports aren't worth doing, because they don't sell.
If you buy it, the publisher will see that it sells on Steam and that this is where the money is. It's one unit sold less on the Epic Store.
Think about the signals you're sending.
I think at this point they the majority of their sale already. It's unlikely any signal we send will either be significant or strong.
Fans were likely to already play it via proton. :(
Mohandevir Feb 28, 2020
The real winner is Epic, because it forced users to create an account on their store. They gained a foothold. Now that they "destroyed" the barrier of account creations, exclusivity deals are not as important anymore.
Edit: It might explain why they seem to have switched from exclusivity deals to a freebies model. It's a lot less agressive and has the same effect.
My two cents.
Last edited by Mohandevir on 28 February 2020 at 4:44 pm UTC
Quoting: celphyPretty torn over here. EGS exclusivity is a no-go for me.
But I'd like to support a Linux version ASAP.
I look at it in a positive way. The Epic-Customers made a great betatest for the steam customers - that's ok isn't it?
I think I will buy this one. The first two titles are in my library since ... a long time. I will play them and if I like the story, I will by Exodus. I think the priority to support companies making AAA games as Linuxnative is much higher than being offended because of the EPIC fail.
ertuqueque Feb 28, 2020
I still hate the exclusivity crap they threw last year to the gaming community, but the native Linux support is certainly a very nice pullback. I guess I'll balance my disapproval/approval with buying this game, but only when there's a considerable sale. I'll support them, but they don't deserve my 100% support.
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