Nice to see dedicated support like this from a massive game. Marvel Rivals had a small update that came with a fix for Bazzite Linux.
You don't see this happening from many developers of online multiplayer games. The patch notes mentioned "High-end computers running the Bazzite (Linux) system were mistakenly tapping into low-quality UI resources. Fear not—this issue has been rm'd!".
This is in addition to their previous announcement about compatibility layer support (Proton / Wine) for Linux, Steam Deck and macOS reversing some unfortunate accidental bans. Clearly, NetEase Games are showing how it can be done here. Quite a big difference to the likes of Apex Legends.
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mr_MADAFAKA 4 hours ago
Future of linux gaming is looking bright
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I think this speaks more about how these Eastern game companies and specifically NetEase operates. They want their games to work on as many phones (or in thus case, PCs) as possible. It's a smart strategy to increase the chances of paying users and whales, and it's unlike what similar devs think, especially in the west.
There's also a general culture in these Eastern F2P games to always appeal to the community and make them happy, because that's your audience and client base that's keeping you afloat. That's why you wouldn't usually see game enshittification happen in these ludicrous Asian games.
Still really good news regardless.
Last edited by Pyrate on 13 Feb 2025 at 1:25 pm UTC
There's also a general culture in these Eastern F2P games to always appeal to the community and make them happy, because that's your audience and client base that's keeping you afloat. That's why you wouldn't usually see game enshittification happen in these ludicrous Asian games.
Still really good news regardless.
Last edited by Pyrate on 13 Feb 2025 at 1:25 pm UTC
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Clearly, NetEase Games are showing how it can be done here.
More likely, there's one dev who is a Linux user and fixed a little bug on their own. That's usually how Linux gets "support", not because the company management actually sets any directive or resources for it.
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