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The developers of Vikings - Wolves of Midgard [Steam] have confirmed that Linux is planned, but it won't be until after the initial Windows release.
From their now updated FAQ:
Previously the game had a section open for Linux/SteamOS system requirements, which has been removed since the FAQ has been updated to say that.
Hopefully this won't be another we end up chasing down, but their publisher Kalypso Media is pretty Linux friendly, so it would be nice if we don't have to.
About the game
The Action RPG Vikings – Wolves of Midgard takes you to the Shores of Midgard, a world based upon the mythology and history of the Vikings, but with a fantasy twist. Battle the fearsome Jotan, hordes of terrifying undead monstrosities and the beasts of Ragnarok, as you strive to survive the growing cold that threatens to end all life, forever. Master mighty weapons, including sword and shield, two-handed hammers, dual-wielded axes and swift bows. Earn blood in battle to offer in tribute to the Gods in order to acquire and enhance devastating Spell Powers and other special unlockables.
It looks and sounds awesome, so hopefully we won't be kept waiting for too long. I would love to see more action RPG like games on Linux. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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From their now updated FAQ:
QuotePlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC at launch; with Mac and Linux to follow at a later date.
Previously the game had a section open for Linux/SteamOS system requirements, which has been removed since the FAQ has been updated to say that.
Hopefully this won't be another we end up chasing down, but their publisher Kalypso Media is pretty Linux friendly, so it would be nice if we don't have to.
About the game
The Action RPG Vikings – Wolves of Midgard takes you to the Shores of Midgard, a world based upon the mythology and history of the Vikings, but with a fantasy twist. Battle the fearsome Jotan, hordes of terrifying undead monstrosities and the beasts of Ragnarok, as you strive to survive the growing cold that threatens to end all life, forever. Master mighty weapons, including sword and shield, two-handed hammers, dual-wielded axes and swift bows. Earn blood in battle to offer in tribute to the Gods in order to acquire and enhance devastating Spell Powers and other special unlockables.
It looks and sounds awesome, so hopefully we won't be kept waiting for too long. I would love to see more action RPG like games on Linux. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Grimfist 16 Mar 2017
I already noticed that since I have this game on the wishlist since its announcement. I am not worried by it because Kalypso have delivered pretty good Linux ports already and they don't seem to step down from that. So we sadly just need to wait.
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https://twitter.com/kalypsomedia/status/831895655534694400
Kalypso told me the Linux version would delay about 4 weeks.
So end of April it is, if nothing happens..
Kalypso told me the Linux version would delay about 4 weeks.
So end of April it is, if nothing happens..
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Looks pretty cool. A cRPG game with Viking mythology and stuff. However, based on the developers' record on Steam, this isn't looking too good--four mixed reviews and one negative, with the only positive being for the soundtrack to one of their games. Hopefully, they'll surpass my expectations.
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Arehandoro 16 Mar 2017
Had this on my radar just in case ever happened to be a Linux version. This is great news!
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bubexel 16 Mar 2017
Omg, that game is the kind of games i love, and with coop online, my wet dreams come true. I will buy at linux release!
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lucifertdark 16 Mar 2017
Diablo, Victor Vran & now Vikings Wolves of Midgard, yep I'll have some of that when it hits Linux. :D
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liju 16 Mar 2017
Do You know if it will have local coop finally? They added it to Victor Vran, but here silence so far.
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Crazy Penguin 16 Mar 2017
@Pit: It seems GOG has fixed the price. I can't see a difference. Both are ~38€.
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lucifertdark 16 Mar 2017
what I'm seeing at the moment is Steam is £29.74 & GOG is £29.79, both say it's a 15% discount but they come to different amounts.
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STiAT 17 Mar 2017
A cRPG game with Viking mythology and stuff.
That's all but a cRPG.
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Nanobang 17 Mar 2017
Normally, when I read that a game will be released "after the Windows version," I think "Ah, good, they'll get to it sometime before the heat death of the universe!" and delete it from the "Things to Look Forward to" file in my brain.
But I must say, I'm heartened by Kalypso's track record of Linux support and fully expect WoM will be released shortly after the Win version. I've had it on my wishlist since early last August and have really been looking forward to it.
Last edited by Nanobang on 17 Mar 2017 at 12:43 pm UTC
But I must say, I'm heartened by Kalypso's track record of Linux support and fully expect WoM will be released shortly after the Win version. I've had it on my wishlist since early last August and have really been looking forward to it.
Last edited by Nanobang on 17 Mar 2017 at 12:43 pm UTC
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tuubi 17 Mar 2017
Strange, I still see the 24€:And I see 38.29 € down from 44.99 € in Finland. That's some major regional pricing.
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14 19 Mar 2017
This is the first I've heard of this game, but man, that trailer made it look really, really good. I don't think I can continue liking myself if I don't buy it.
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lucifertdark 19 Mar 2017
Wow! Indeed, if I use my computer in Spain to go to the page it also shows me 44.99->38.29€.It's just currency conversion, these days everyone pays the same price but converted to your currency so 38.29 in Spain is the same as 29.79 in the UK.
I wonder if this is on purpose (why?) or some sort of error....
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tuubi 19 Mar 2017
If you look at the screen grab with the lower price in Pit's earlier post, it clearly shows € (euro) as the currency, and he said he was in Sweden, not the UK. Converted to Swedish kronor the price would be 363.49 according to Google. Besides, 38.29 € is more like £33.20.Wow! Indeed, if I use my computer in Spain to go to the page it also shows me 44.99->38.29€.It's just currency conversion, these days everyone pays the same price but converted to your currency so 38.29 in Spain is the same as 29.79 in the UK.
I wonder if this is on purpose (why?) or some sort of error....
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lucifertdark 19 Mar 2017
If you look at the screen grab with the lower price in Pit's earlier post, it clearly shows € (euro) as the currency, and he said he was in Sweden, not the UK. Converted to Swedish kronor the price would be 363.49 according to Google. Besides, 38.29 € is more like £33.20.Yep you're right, not sure where I pulled Spain from, put it down to me having a funny turn while typing. ;)
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Shmerl 26 Mar 2017
https://twitter.com/kalypsomedia/status/831895655534694400
Kalypso told me the Linux version would delay about 4 weeks.
So end of April it is, if nothing happens..
Can you please ask them if they'll release the Linux version on GOG? Multiplayer feature is a suspect, since they might use Galaxy / Steamworks, and the former isn't available for Linux.
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https://twitter.com/kalypsomedia/status/831895655534694400
Kalypso told me the Linux version would delay about 4 weeks.
So end of April it is, if nothing happens..
Can you please ask them if they'll release the Linux version on GOG? Multiplayer feature is a suspect, since they might use Galaxy / Steamworks, and the former isn't available for Linux.
Uhh.. sorry, I did not see that reply. Unfortunately Vikings will be delayed again.
http://steamcommunity.com/app/404590/discussions/0/343787920136290410/?ctp=2#c1368380934285001612
About Gog I asked them a long time ago, and they were not sure at that time. But I'll ask again!
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