Does Cyberpunk have Linux Support?

[Troy]

In 2025 Windows 10 will be a subscription based service (source: https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-reveals-subscription-pricing-for-using-windows-10-beyond-2025-and-its-not-cheap)

Edit: 4/6/24
I've read on another article that this will apply to only businesses.
"Update: Microsoft reached out to us to clarify that the ESU program will only be available to commercial organizations and educational institutions (EDU), not ordinary consumers. "
PCWorld: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2287070/want-to-stay-safe-on-windows-10-microsoft-wants-61-bucks.html

[Sir Danglefrögge]

Welp, did not know that about Windows 10. At the same time, I'm not too surprised, it IS Microsoft after all.

Luckily, after a bit of tweaking, anybody can make Windows 11 feel like Windows 10. My Minisforum home theater PC runs on Windows 11 and honestly, I don't get the hate (difference-wise).

Obviously, yes, the telemetry stuff is terrible, and so are the windows menus. But you can easily tweak those.

I'm just bummed Microsoft would do this though, but I'm not surprised. Since this game runs well under SteamOS, I would assume most game-focused Linux distros would be fine.

I simply don't have the time/patience at the moment to learn how to use Linux, but I'd like to. Maybe even this summer.

[Bjørn]

I've no idea about Linux, but yikes! That was a steep price for continuing to use Windows 10! 61 dollars for the first year, then double the price every year after...

It says that's for commercial users, though, so I wonder what it will be for private people? My laptop (which I'm on now) is too old to support Win 11, but at least I've upgraded the main PC.

244 dollars for the third year to keep using Win 10 is ridiculous...

[mistahbungle]

Game runs beautifully under Linux/Proton & should with any Linux distro.

[SplinteredSilhouette]

It runs on Steam Deck with out Proton, and the Steam Deck is Linux based, so yeah it supports Linux.

[SiEgE]

Originally posted by Troy:

In 2025 Windows 10 will be a subscription based service (source: https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-reveals-subscription-pricing-for-using-windows-10-beyond-2025-and-its-not-cheap)

I will be switching to Linux, I imagine its supported, but wanted to ask while also getting the word out about Microsoft's policy changes.

I've switched off Windows at the end of the previous year.

Cyberpunk2077 plays well on Proton, so you don't really need any direct Linux support anymore. It even has Raytracing, Pathtracing, Ray reconstruction and DLSS. Just pick up and play any game you want. (VRR and HDR are freshly implemented, and are a bit rough around the edges, so..)
Be careful about picking a distributive that supports Wayland when you have an Nvidia card, though. Ain't going to delve into details, but here is my tip:
- If you insist on playing VR with Wayland - pick videodrivers of version >= 535.
- If you insist on playing regular games on Wayland - pick the 525 driver version.
If you pick X11 instead of Wayland, you'll be okay with whatever drivers.

P.S. If you ever face an issue where the game stops launching the second time until reboot, launch "htop", press F4 for Filter, enter "expl". If you see the "explorer.exe" process - press F9 for Kill.

[SiEgE]

Originally posted by Bjørn:

I've no idea about Linux, but yikes! That was a steep price for continuing to use Windows 10! 61 dollars for the first year, then double the price every year after... :goalastonished:

It says that's for commercial users, though, so I wonder what it will be for private people? My laptop (which I'm on now) is too old to support Win 11, but at least I've upgraded the main PC.

244 dollars for the third year to keep using Win 10 is ridiculous... :1033::nogo:

It is not the usage price. It is the security update support. You only pay for having security updates. You can keep using Windows 10 past the date for free, as long as you don't need any updates.

[erazerhead99]

Runs well on Linux. Performance seems to be a little worse than on Windows for me, but it already got much better over the years. With max setting (without raytracing) my FPS now goes down to 45 in dense areas and as high as 120 in sparse areas/indoors (AMD 6900 XT).

With FSR 3.0, which will come out soon, performance will likely strongly improve for AMD users. Nvidia is already fine, i suppose.

[Azrael]

Originally posted by Troy:

In 2025 Windows 10 will be a subscription based service (source: https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-reveals-subscription-pricing-for-using-windows-10-beyond-2025-and-its-not-cheap)

I will be switching to Linux, I imagine its supported, but wanted to ask while also getting the word out about Microsoft's policy changes.

Please don't be silly next time.

What you need to know

Microsoft has announced the pricing for extended security updates on Windows 10.
Users running Windows 10 beyond October 2025 will not be secure unless they pay for further updates.
Pricing starts at $61 for the first year, $122 for the second year, and $244 for the third year, per device.

This is literally from the article you posted. What you're doing is simply fearmongering. Stop doing that.

[-|Nur|-]

Originally posted by Lord_Rive:

Originally posted by Troy:

In 2025 Windows 10 will be a subscription based service (source: https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-reveals-subscription-pricing-for-using-windows-10-beyond-2025-and-its-not-cheap)

I will be switching to Linux, I imagine its supported, but wanted to ask while also getting the word out about Microsoft's policy changes.

Please don't be silly next time.

What you need to know

Microsoft has announced the pricing for extended security updates on Windows 10.
Users running Windows 10 beyond October 2025 will not be secure unless they pay for further updates.
Pricing starts at $61 for the first year, $122 for the second year, and $244 for the third year, per device.

This is literally from the article you posted. What you're doing is simply fearmongering. Stop doing that.

The truth isn't clickbaity enough.

[Bjørn]

So the thing about MS starting to charge money for updates for Win 10 is not true?

[[MSU] Delta]

Yes, I have it running on Ubuntu. With GE 9-27 and I think even runs somewhat on my system with standard Proton. Works rather well.