(GNU/)LINUX & STEAM DECK unofficial early attempt at unifying/surveying interest, leave your thoughts!

[smolkat]

I want to call to action all Steam Deck (SteamOS) and other GNU/Linux users in this official Community Forum, to quantify the number of us that want full, online support for our OSes in this game, so that if Bandai decides/has decided to go with anti-cheat/DRM, that they are encouraged to choose one that can allow us to play freely and does not maliciously block us from playing this (hopefully) amazing game, perhaps even aiming for Steam Deck Verified status if we are lucky!!

Please leave your thoughts and feelings about this matter so that Bandai can hear our side!

(Note: if possible, us users should focus on this thread specifically (or a bigger, better thread when/if it comes) and make some noise for our case in a cohesive, logical, respectful fashion, explaining why Linux is not a cheating platform and why it is not a risk to the game or its users and how Bandai only stands to profit from our player base, but I understand if other users may want to discuss this in other threads or even argue against it, in any case use your best discretion to achieve our goal and respect TOS.)

TL;DR: If you want Steam Deck and Linux support, please say so here!

[UNDEADSPART4N]

Originally posted by LilSoonerFanInMO:

Originally posted by UNDEADSPART4N:

Bad news, I'm getting kicked on every version of proton right after an online match starts.

Are you on Deck or just a gaming PC with Linux?

PC

[Kidd]

i have emailed the bandai PR team and went on their website. online does not seem to work at all which is unfortunate but i believe something like a petition may show them just how much they should fix this issue

[RippedPants]

I also haven't gotten online to work, on steam deck or Mint

[RippedPants]

It may be a proton issue
someone should make a bug report in the proton repo

[LilSoonerFanInMO]

Originally posted by RippedPants:

It may be a proton issue
someone should make a bug report in the proton repo

Some reviews on ProtonDB does mention that it might be a Proton issue, and some others say it works fine

[Melody]

I'm a long-time Linux enthusiast and an ardent supporter of Proton, I want to address some misconceptions that have been floating around in the gaming community. There seems to be a persistent stereotype suggesting that using Linux, and by extension Proton, is somehow synonymous with cheating. This couldn't be further from the truth.

The Outdated "Linux = Cheater" Meme

The notion that "Linux = cheater" is not only misleading but also incredibly outdated. I've seen this meme circulate for far too long, and honestly, it’s time we put it to rest. Let’s get one thing straight: Proton is not used for cheating. It's a compatibility layer designed to allow Windows games to run on Linux systems, bridging the gap between different operating systems, not for any illegitimate purpose.

Linux Users Are Not Cheaters

Just because someone prefers to use Linux does not imply that they're engaging in dishonest behavior. In fact, there is absolutely no basis or foundation for claiming that a Linux player is inherently a cheater. This kind of assumption is not only unfounded but does a disservice to the entire Linux community.

Cheating is Easier on Windows

Here’s a fact that might surprise some: it's actually much, much, much easier to cheat on Windows than it is on Linux. The majority of cheating tools are designed to run on Windows due to its monopoly on the gaming market. In contrast, Linux’s open-source nature demands more technical expertise to modify, making it less attractive for cheaters.

Valve is the one company that's going to change this once and for all, and completely include Linux in gaming

Anyone who has followed Valve's journey knows that the company is a major advocate for Linux gaming. Through initiatives like Proton, they are actively investing both effort and a lot of money to break down barriers for Linux gamers. Because of this, we're witnessing a shift where game developers are progressively and quickly starting to finally support and allow players to play on Linux.

[UNDEADSPART4N]

I've opened a github issue for this problem. Hopefully someone used to debugging proton ends up taking a look at it sooner than later.

https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton/issues/8150

[Lunar60]

Yeah i hope this gets resolved one way or another. My brother and I are itching to have a match like the good ol days. Gonna see what the "day one patch" does tomorrow...

Also what anti-cheat does the game use? Easy Anti Cheat?

[Melody]

Originally posted by UNDEADSPART4N:

I've opened a github issue for this problem. Hopefully someone used to debugging proton ends up taking a look at it sooner than later.

https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton/issues/8150

Thank you, I'll make sure nobody posts false information in there so that the issue hopefully gets resolved ASAP.

[jop]

pleeease bandai i need thiss

[Gyro Zeppeli]

Originally posted by Lunar60:

Yeah i hope this gets resolved one way or another. My brother and I are itching to have a match like the good ol days. Gonna see what the "day one patch" does tomorrow...

Also what anti-cheat does the game use? Easy Anti Cheat?

I've been unable to play online yet, but the error that is occurring seems like a network related issue to me. I've opened a ticket at Bandai Namco's Helpdesk and will report back any response I'm getting.

Also there are reports of Linux users playing online (protondb & reddit)

[Hoz]

Dad here, need stemdeck support here :)

[ProfParadox579]

I haven't tried on my rog ally but I'm assuming since is windows not Linux or steam is it should work?