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A Linux port of The Witcher 2 is in the works
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fluffydelusions
Member
Year of the Linux desktop
Vanillalite
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Boom!
Megaton for Linux gamers!
Megaton for Linux gamers!
SteveWinwood
Member
Oh boy!
b&jy77VjiKn$#F
Member
Good. More people can access to a game is always better.
Terbinator
Member
Sheeeet.
rockmanjoe
Member
It's happening!
I hope I can use my save game from the windows version.
I hope I can use my save game from the windows version.
I can't help but wonder if CDPR will port over the original game, too. A Linux port of the the sequel makes perfect sense if the intention is to release 3 across PC, Mac and Linux simultaneously, as there's a common engine, but I'd imagine, since the original game uses BioWare's Aurora engine, that a Linux port isn't exactly a simple undertaking.
The sub says only "Linux" so I mentioned only Linux. Infer any further as you will.
CurlySaysX
Banned
Sweet...
I bought this game some time last year for windows, but switched to linux before I got to play it.
Look forward to playing it when it arrives.
I bought this game some time last year for windows, but switched to linux before I got to play it.
Look forward to playing it when it arrives.
Why? Isn't games being on more platforms a good thing? Why get locked into a platform?
flaxknuckles
Member
Wow, we start getting all most of newer release games on Linux and I don't even care about all the pre-2011 ones. I'll jump right off Windows immediately.
The notion that Linux development adversely impacts other development strategies is one that lacks logic.
You really need to explain that. I honestly can't think of a single downside to Linux being a more viable gaming platform.
Terbinator
Member
Witcher 3 is all of those.
There is no the Steam Machine. A Steam Machine is essentially a PC of a small(er) form factor that runs SteamOS as its primary OS, coupled with a Steam Controller; nothing more, nothing less. Having said that, the systems are expected to hit the market in the second half of the year; the hold-up is the finalisation of the aforementioned controller.
I don't think Linux has been confirmed yet for Witcher 3. It is rumored though.
MrCunningham
Member
Is that you, Steve Ballmer?
Also, a couple months ago there were depots for a Linux version of X-Com Enemy Unknown on the SteamBD: http://steamdb.info/app/200510/#section_depots But the game hasn't materialized on Linux yet.
Probably still in the beta testing stage.
Sub_Level
wants to fuck an Asian grill.
Because Linux as an OS is completely arbitrary relative to hardware limitations? Linux can fit into a microwave, are they gonna port Witcher 3 to your kitchen microwave?
edit:wait nevermind Im stupid I thought the title said Witcher 3 lol
b&jy77VjiKn$#F
Member
Please. Linux gaming is the future.
Ambience7817x
Member
YES. CD Projekt RED is the only other developer that isn't valve i can see being the catalyst for the linux gaming movement. I cant really see EA, Bethesda, UBi or any other major dev doing this, but maybe this will change it. Witcher 3 on linux would be awesome
batteryLeakage
Neo Member
I can't enjoy a game unless it is exclusive to the closed platform controlled by the mega-corporation of my choice.
TouchMyBox
Member
I guess this means TW3 is also going to come to Linux.
This has been a good week for my trusty little penguin dude. ^_^
Is Linux on your main workstation and you're sad now that games are available they will threaten your productivity?
Sorry bro.
This has been a good week for my trusty little penguin dude. ^_^
Is Linux on your main workstation and you're sad now that games are available they will threaten your productivity?
Sorry bro.
GotEmRunnin
Member
haters gonna hate. I've been ready to cut the windows cord.
Edit - I'm not anti-windows but the less I pour into a OS is more I can pour into games and hardware.
Edit - I'm not anti-windows but the less I pour into a OS is more I can pour into games and hardware.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
The jump from the OSX version to Linux is a LOT smaller than the jump from anything to PS3.
No. I want Valve to do well pushing Linux into mainstream PC gaming with Steam OS. Fuck Windows.
TouchMyBox
Member
Was TW2 mac a "cider" aka WINE port, or was that just TW1?
MaximoffZero
Banned
This news pleases me greatly. I currently only use Windows, but I'm really rooting for Linux to become competitive. If it was practical for me to switch to it now, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
fluffydelusions
Member
KojiKnight
Member
And people like you are why "GNU/Linux" is so isolated... No one likes to be constantly pointed out when "Linux" has been the default quick reference name for decades.
Krusenstern
Banned
Ignorant post.
Neverwinter Nights has a native Linux version. Yep, no kidding.
I imagine it would be a pain in the butt to deal with old legacy code, but it could be done, I guess.
Sub_Level
wants to fuck an Asian grill.
....thats the joke.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
Just TW1. CDP was actually bragging about how Witcher 2's port was native to OSX.
True. I have a feeling The Witcher's version of the Aurora Engine has plenty of divergence though. I would expect to see another Cider/Wine port for the first game.
It's a common joke inside and outside of Linux circles to complain about people not using the "proper term."
WTF? Out of nowhere
Lasthope106
Member
The true reason The Witcher 3 was delayed
DUFFMCWALIN
Member
Don't be an idiot.
SteveWinwood
Member
I guess I'm sort of surprised that cdpr wasn't bigger into linux earlier. Lines up with a lot of what they're about.
I'll chalk it up to their relative size.
I'll chalk it up to their relative size.
I reckon it would have accrued a LOT more sales on the PS3 compared to Mac+Linux combined.
Sorry but tough shit. Linux is becoming a more viable platform with a path to developing for mobile also. Moving towards OpenGL is also a winning situation for everyone. So excuse me while I giggle at words that probably seemed ridiculous a few years ago!