Goodbye to Roblox on Linux with their new anti-cheat and Wine blocking
You might have seen recently that I covered the upcoming updates for Roblox, and now it's here blocking Wine with their new anti-cheat.
Category: Anti-Cheat
Dead by Daylight now works on Linux desktop and Steam Deck
Some potentially great news for Dead by Daylight fans, as it seems Behaviour Interactive have finally made the switch with their anti-cheat to allow Steam Deck and Linux desktop players in.
Roblox intentionally blocking Linux with Wine in their new update
It seems the days of using workarounds to play Roblox on Linux may be coming to an abrupt end, with the upcoming launch of their new client blocking Linux intentionally.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection gets Steam Deck support
It took quite a while for the issues to be figured out but Halo: The Master Chief Collection (MCC) now has improved Steam Deck support.
Hell Let Loose planning Steam Deck support
The hardcore FPS Hell Let Loose had a 2023 roadmap reveal, and they've confirmed they're planning to add Steam Deck support.
Apex Legends banning some Linux players, keep an eye out Steam Deck players
It appears that Apex Legends from Respawn and EA has started banning some players on Linux, and while the Steam Deck uses Linux too it seems nearly all the bans were desktop Linux players.
Totally Accurate Battlegrounds now works on Linux and Steam Deck
Totally Accurate Battlegrounds got upgraded recently due to needing to implement new anti-cheat, and thanks to that this free to play game now works on Linux Desktop and Steam Deck.
Hunt: Showdown added Easy Anti-Cheat for Steam Deck & Linux
While no announcement from the developer has been made yet, Hunt: Showdown now has the Easy Anti-Cheat file needed and works on Steam Deck and Linux Desktop.
Rocket League is getting additional anti-cheat functionality
In a move that could cause issues for Linux desktop and Steam Deck gamers, Rocket League is going to introduce new anti-cheat measures.
Ubisoft fixed The Division 2 on Steam Deck and Linux desktop
Well, that's a nice surprise isn't it. Ubisoft did something good. They released a tiny patch, that enabled Easy Anti-Cheat so The Division 2 now works on Steam Deck and Linux desktop.
Facepunch put out a fresh statement on Rust for Steam Deck / Linux
I recently wrote about how it's looking pretty unlikely that Rust will actually be supported on Steam Deck / Linux with Proton, and it's not looking any better right now.
Go tell Bungie you want Destiny 2 on Steam Deck / Linux
Destiny 2 is one of the biggest and most popular shooters around and sadly it doesn't work on Steam Deck / Linux. Now is your chance to give your say and maybe Bungie will listen.
Rust for Steam Deck / Linux still some time away
For those of you wanting to play Rust again on Linux desktop or Steam Deck, it sounds like it's still some time away as Facepunch continues thinking on Easy Anti-Cheat support.
343 working on Halo: The Master Chief Collection anti-cheat for Steam Deck / Linux
Seems the hope for Easy Anti-Cheat being fully hooked up for Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Steam Deck and Linux desktop with Proton is not lost.
EA AntiCheat could spell trouble for Steam Deck / Linux
EA has just recently given out more information on their upcoming EA AntiCheat (EAAC), not to be confused with Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) because EA are apparently terribly at naming.
Valve dev understandably not happy about glibc breaking Easy Anti-Cheat on Linux
Recently it was noticed that users on more bleeding-edge Linux distributions that updated saw Easy Anti-Cheat no longer working on Linux, the culprit was glibc and now a Valve developer has spoken out about it.
Easy Anti-Cheat not working on Linux? Seems a glibc update broke it
News has been doing the rounds for a little bit about Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) suddenly not working after system updates for some users, turns out it's an issue with glibc.
VRChat adds Easy Anti-Cheat, community not happy but Linux and Steam Deck work fine
Despite the name, VRChat is not a VR-only space and it's incredibly popular. Recently though, they added in Easy Anti-Cheat and the community is currently very unhappy with it.
Anti-cheat work on Warhammer: Vermintide 2 for Steam Deck & Linux 'on hold'
While it's supposed to be relatively easy for games with anti-cheat like BattlEye and Easy Anti-Cheat to get working on Linux and Steam Deck, some developers are having issues like Fatshark with Warhammer: Vermintide 2.
Proton and Wine updater ProtonUp-Qt now shows anti-cheat status
Another update to the free and open source app ProtonUp-Qt giving you a proper user interface for downloading GE-Proton, Luxtorpeda, Wine-GE and others for Steam Deck and Linux.
- New Linux kernel patch submitted to improve Lenovo Legion series support including Lenovo Legion Go
- The Steam Deck Stars Bundle on Steam has some top Deck Verified games for cheap
- Team Fortress 2 Comic issue 7 is finally, officially available
- Steam Replay for 2024 is live to show off all those hours you played
- Proton Experimental gets fixes for Final Fantasy XIV, Nioh: Complete Edition and more for Steam Deck / Linux
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