The free to play Blue Archive from NEXON arrived on Steam last year, and they've confirmed upgrades are coming for Steam Deck and controller players.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/blue-archive-devs-confirm-steam-deck-and-controller-support-is-on-the-way/

#Steam #FreeGame #RPG #SteamOS #Proton #AntiCheat #SteamDeck

New Roll Out just landed.

This week: The myth of “missing support” and why vendors decide what runs.
Key takeaway: “Linux doesn’t support it” often means “they chose not to”.

Plus:
• Multiplayer has worked on Linux for decades
• Anti-cheat is often policy, not physics
• Reframing Frameworks (DEV)

Read: https://rolandixor.pro/blog/post/the-roll-out-13

#Linux #open-source #anticheat #css #gaming #softwaresupport

Dune: Awakening has been struggling for a while, but I do hope this latest major update brings some more people back to it as there's some great stuff in it.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/dune-awakening-chapter-3-is-live-bringing-massive-changes/

#Steam #MMO #RPG #Survival #Update #Proton #AntiCheat

Arrowhead Game Studios just released a big new free update for HELLDIVERS 2 which brings a new major mission chain, and we get tanks now too.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/helldivers-2-has-a-big-new-event-to-take-down-the-automatons-and-you-get-tanks/

#Steam #Action #Proton #Thirdpersonshooter #OnlineCoop #AntiCheat #Sony

@__hetz @vantablack it really depends greatly on the specific Game...

Like @fuchsiii has a lot of issues with weird games that are i.e. #32bit but use a #16bit #Installer, require legacy versions of #DirectX / #Direct3D if not #DirectDraw or have other issues.

• For the most part, #GameScope is broken so many 1990s games without much fans are constantly getting broken much to her frustration.

Obviously this doesn't apply to newer mainstream titles like #Crysis where one just chooses an older version of #Proton / #DXVK and can just game fine.

• But for a lot of older games, shit's getting worse, and the rampant rise of #malware like #AlwaysOnlineDRM and "#ClientSideAnticheat" that is spitefully developed to not run on #Linux when it absolutely could be [i.e. #EpicGames *chose to not make #Fortnite work despite their entire toolchain, middleware, engine and "#AntiCheat" being capable of supporting it] really sours things!

Obviously #Valve ain't saints but even if I was a #Steam-absent #Developer or #Publisher I'd at least not go out of my way to cockblock people from gaming on it, when it's hardware is roughly on-par with the #Switch2 and unlike #Nintendo's shitbox it isn't a closed-off platform.

• It's just that sadly none of the big publishers seem to care - yet.

And with the expected retail price of the #SteamMachine closer to €1k than €500, it'll be kinda hard for most consumers to justify buying in and thus developers to do more than the bare essentials.

So yeah, #LinuxGaming has issues - I'm not gonna deny that - but certainly these are certainly not due to Valve, but rather:

• Publishers integrating malware.
• Developers of FLOSS breaking shit constantly and refusing to address things or even acknowledge issues.
• General #Enshittification and erosion of #ConsumerRights during #Greedflation in #LateStageCapitalism.

While it may not yet be the extra content many players are hoping for, the latest ARC Raiders update overall sounds pretty great actually to pull me back in.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/arc-raiders-latest-update-adds-a-solo-vs-squads-mode-long-term-trophy-display-project-and-lots-more/

#Steam #Proton #Thirdpersonshooter #OnlineMultiplayer #AntiCheat #ExtractionShooter

Embark Studios have released a fresh roadmap for ARC Raiders covering the next few months, and it sounds like it's adding a whole lot to the game.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/arc-raiders-has-a-new-content-filled-roadmap-for-early-2026/

#Steam #Proton #Thirdpersonshooter #OnlineMultiplayer #AntiCheat

1047 Games have revealed that SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded is getting a big upgrade tomorrow (January 22nd), with a completely redesigned battle royale mode.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/splitgate-arena-reloaded-to-get-a-new-arena-royale-mode-in-the-next-update/

#Steam #FPS #Action #Proton #OnlineMultiplayer #AntiCheat

We're about to say a permanent goodbye to another multiplayer title, as Pandemic Express - Zombie Escape is set to be fully shut down.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/tinybuild-are-shutting-down-and-delisting-pandemic-express-zombie-escape/

#Steam #IndieGame #Proton #OnlineMultiplayer #AntiCheat #Delisting

Halo and Destiny developer Bungie confirmed that Marathon will be launching March 5th, but it will most likely be unplayable on SteamOS Linux.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/marathon-from-bungie-is-out-march-5th-likely-unplayable-on-steamos-linux/

#Steam #Upcoming #FPS #Proton #AntiCheat #ExtractionShooter

Marathon from Bungie is out March 5th - likely unplayable on SteamOS Linux #Marathon #Bungie #AntiCheat #SteamOS #Linux #SteamDeck

Marathon from Bungie is out Ma...

Marathon from Bungie is out March 5th - likely unplayable on SteamOS Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/marathon-from-bungie-is-out-march-5th-likely-unplayable-on-steamos-linux/

#Marathon #Bungie #AntiCheat #SteamOS #Linux #SteamDeck

ARC Raiders has been a huge success for Nexon / Embark Studios with 12.4 million sales, and it seems sales are actually speeding up. Oh, and a new patch is out.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/arc-raiders-hits-over-12-4m-sales-new-patch-out-with-weapon-nerfs-a-free-gift-and-a-darker-stella-montis/

#Steam #Proton #Thirdpersonshooter #OnlineCoop #OnlineMultiplayer #AntiCheat

⚠️ ARC RAIDERS ANTI-CHEAT CRISIS: Embark Studios responds to cheating epidemic after pro streamers (Ninja, Nadeshot, Shroud) sound alarm.

Major updates coming "over next few weeks": Enhanced anti-cheat detection, out-of-map glitch fixes, streamer tools. Gaming integrity matters!

More updates soon at www.baskingamer.com

#ArcRaiders #Cheating #AntiCheat #GamingCommunity #StreamerNew #Baskingamer

Anti-cheat evolution in Windows 11

https://www.andrea-allievi.com/blog/new-year-post-anti-cheat-evolution-in-windows-11/

#HackerNews #AntiCheat #Windows11 #Gaming #Security #Evolution #TechNews

Are we making FPS great again yet? The newest version of the portal shooter SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded arrived in December and didn't seem to do much at all.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/after-a-poor-relaunch-splitgate-arena-reloaded-devs-release-a-statement/

#Steam #IndieGame #FPS #OnlineMultiplayer #AntiCheat

This may be considered #HotTakes by some, I consider these #based: (no ragebait inteded!)

If you have a problem with these, please kindly fuck off in silence!

This list is non-exhaustive...

• #NoHumanIsillegal: #FerriesNotFrontex!
• #PNCHNZS! Being a racist, fascist or otherwise shit person is a choice. People can choose to deradicalize, but not 'choose' not to be targeted by Neonazis!
• #NSAfDverbotSofort - no excuses!
• #TransRightsAreHumanRights
• #HousingFirst, cuz #HumanRights are not negotiable, but precondition to even consider negotiations!
• #UBI instead of #MeansTesting; Cuz survival is not optional!
• #Education is a #HumanRight and should be provided to anyone without any paywalling or charges. This includes access to #Textbooks, which should be provided #DRM-free. All education material should be publicly available and it's creation and updates be paid by the public just like schools.
• #ClothesHaveNoGender
• #PublicTransport should be #free, #accessible and publicly funded and run.
• All #infrastructure is a natural monopoly and should be publicly run and financed solely by either transit fees or public spending.
• #accessibility should be mandatory without exceptions. Paywalling it should be criminalized as a hatecrime.
• Every #home should have access to #DrinkingWater, Sewage Handling, #electricity and #fiber #internet. IDGAF if it's at some remote island or desert oasis!
• #HealthCare is a #HumanRight, not a commodity!
• #Politicans should have to obey the same #laws re: secondary income as #PublicServants and be barred from recieving any other #compensation, #bonuses or have any other income beyond the compensation for their post.
• #Politicans should only be paid #MinimumWage!Wage
• Everyone should have to contribute to #SocialSecurity programs and in return, everyone gets eligible. That means no exceptions for #billionaires and other rich people. If I have to afford ~ 20% of my paycheck for #healthcare then so can all the #Banksters!
• #MinimumWage must be able to afford not mere survival, but actually be sufficient to afford #downpayment on a #home and not just #rent. It should also be automatically be adjusted with #inflation and not be a political bargaining chip!
• Denying people access to legal #work is a crime against humanity. People should have a right to fair and non-discriminatory access to employment regardless of legal status.
• #StockTrading should be regulated as #Gambling.
• Advertising Gambling or using Gambling / #PayToLoose / "#PayToWin" / #P2W mechanics to minors should be as illegal as advertising cigarettes and liquor to them.
• Banning or age restricting #LGBTQIA* content as "#AdultContent" should be illegal. #QueerErasure is indefensible. If you're to prudish to accept that #LoveIsLove then that's a "You" Problem!
• #Cyberfascism needs to be outlawed and Corporations like #Palantir need to be disbanded, their assets stripped and their employees jailed for crimes against humanity. They are morally indefensible!
• #BanBillionaires, strip them off their assets and wealth and redistribute it. #Billionaires should be sentenced to #CommunityService for life as means to (at least partially) undo harm caused.
• #SuperUselessVehicles should be disincentivized and instead any #incentives and #subsidies should be given only to #PersonalLightVehicles of classes #L2e, #L5e, #L6e & #L7e.
• #SexworkIsWork!
• #CSAM is indefensible and authorities that shutdown Pedo Forums should be mandated to #delete [and report] all such content at the hosters and get them to delete it. This includes Kiwi Farms which got fired by Gandi [french registrar] for hosting CSAM!
• It should be illegal to enforce foreign laws overseas. Yes this includes "#Embargos" from the #USA!
• #Trump is a fascist POS and a bootlicker of #Putin!
• #FuckICE
• #MethanolFuelcell > #LithiumCobaltBattery
• #Tabs > #Spaces
• #TSV > #CSV > #MicrosoftExcel
• #Markdown > #RTF
• #OpenDocument > #OOXML
• #PDF > #MicrosoftWord
• #git > #subversion
• #IRC & #Mumble, #MailingList > #discord
• #XMPP+#OMEMO > any proprietary messenger
• #PGP/MIME acceptance should be mandatory per law for all #eMails in #business and towards public offices
• Every System that has a #clock inside has to self-adjust it correctly without user intervention. I don't care if it uses a time signal like DCF77, GNSS or NTP. Computers must syncronize their hardware clock to [Unixtime](en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unix_time) regardless of the used OS
• #Police should only be allowed to carry and use what law-abiding citizens are to. If you don't trust your neighbour with a #gun, why would you trust a stranger who doesn't even have to evidence proper storage, training, proficiency and isn't subject to due diligence?
• #QualifiedImmunity is #PoliceState horeshite and must never be allowed and retroactively canned. If you don't want #accountability or #consequences for those in power, you are a bootlicker.
• Long-lasting peace in the #MiddleEast will most likely only happen if a unified #laicist nation compromising of #Israel and #Palestine gets built. It's just currently not intended to happen by both sides!
• #Ukraine is the #LitmusTest for #EU & #NATO. If Ukraine doesn't win beyond the #StatusQuoAnteBellum (1994-2011) and doesn't get EU & NATO membership it'll either be destroyed by #Russia in Putin's neo-czarist ambitions and thus will legitimize & normalize the Russian #CrimeOfAggression, which will then focus on #Baltics and espechally #Finland. Already the western #cowardice of not following through on the #BudapestMemorandum puts the #NPT and the trustworthyness of the USA, #UK and The West in general into question.
• A #TotalEmbargo against Russia is long overdue - including a #SeaBlockade, not just against the #ShadowFleet which poses a statistically inevitable risk for the #envoirment!
• #NuclearPower is not #renewable and using precious radioactive elements to boil water to spin a turbine is an insult to #physics! #Renewables should be mandatory and we can talk about #Fusion once #ITER actually evidently works and is able to sustain net positive energy output into the grid.
• "#AI" is #WastefulComputing and should be considered an #EnvoirmentalCrime and #CrimeAgainstHumanity, with all the prosecution it entails!
  
• The only people that have a 'right' to be 'proud' of their #citizenship are those that actually had to put in effort to get #naturalized. People who won the #BirthLottery are disqualified.
• Also anyone who is "proud" of their citizenship by birth evidently has achieved nothing on their own worth to be proud of! Even if it's just graduating school, driving license, forklift certification or some kind of art.
• We need #RightToRepair, not only but espechally for #electronics! This includes tight mandates to provide #parts, #tools, #documentation and #support under #FRAND [fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory] terms.
• #Patents on #Software, espechally #GameMechanics, should be illegal. No #patent should be issued without evidence of it being a genuine, new #invention with a demonstrable prototype. If #Kickstarter wouldn't accept it, then neither should any #PatentOffice!
• #Patents of lifeforms and DNA have to be outlawed.
• #Copyright to something should cease the moment the copyright holder refuses to offer the copyrighted work under FRAND terms. If buying isn't ownership than #piracy isn't #theft. Also #OneTimePurchase options [for a specific version] should be mandatory by law and #subscriptions only be allowed for products and services that actually incur costs to upkeep (i.e. bandwith and storage for hosting/streaming). Designing something as "#LiveService" when it has no reason (i.e. refusing to sell physical copies) to should be deemed a fraudulent circumvention of it.
• "#ClientsideAnticheat" is #malware and needs to be prosecuted as such. Any "#AntiCheat" should be Server-Sided only.
• #PriceGouging must be prosecuted harder, espechally when it comes to #utilities.
• Just like #FuelPrices at a #GasStation, so should #ChargingStations be mandated to publish their pricing publicly in realtime and not discriminate customers!
• Everyone should have a #RightToBanking without discrimination. Any closure of accounts must be legitimized by actual criminal activity (i.e. money laundering, fraud, terrorism financing, ...) and go through due process with appeals.
• Everyone should have a right to free, unseizeable #ID documents without mandating #biometrics or other privacy invasions! These should be eligible as Travel #Passport and people should have global #FreedomOfMovement only restricted by an actual, individual judge ruling that went through proper oversight and appeals. Duplicate Issues to avoid Visa Conflicts (with duplicate Serial Numbers!) should be offered and granted upon request.
• #Gender does not belong into ID documents! Just like weight, hair colour, religion, occupation and address don't!

So a few weeks ago I applied the v4 Level 1 #Windows 11 Standalone CIS benchmakrs/baselines to my gaming rig, with a few loosenings for an easy life. And ever since, Defender has been saying this every boot... #ea #anticheat #sus

Was curious how #StarCitizen does on my new rig. My old install was severely outdated and the launcher gave me a headache so I bit the bullet and reinstalled it.

The LUG-Helper scripts make this a trivial task and their wiki is full with further tips and troubleshooting guides: https://wiki.starcitizen-lug.org

Even the dreaded #AntiCheat seems to work nowadays.

Relax! Just enjoying the view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmFIuTy4hoc (sorry, no spoons for PeerTube/ALT today any more, almost 2am)

#Gaming #LinuxGaming

@Lydie I hope not ib terms of tight ibtegration, but I see the problem:

• Too tight bs…

My guess at that point will be that any performance losses due to lack of optimizations will be outweight by processing speed increases.

• Cuz that's what happens today anyway…

We'd rather see issues with #Enshittification due to #Malware like "#ClientSideAnticheat" or #AlwaysOnlineDRM, becauce *"#Client-side #Anticheat" and #CensorBoot-intertwined #DRM is the only thing that prevents the deserved 100% win of #Linux for #Gaming!