Dedicated Server Windows only?

[WaylanderPK]

Are you going to do a Linux build for the server, or will I need to mess around with a docker?

[NPC]

I haven't watched the video announcement because don't wanna, but I suspect they'll go the route many other games go, which is using SteamCMD to run the server. If so, it's quite easy to get running under Linux. Just use a tool like Pterodactyl or Linux GSM which handles all the "mess around" bits for you.

Given that they don't have a native Linux game client, a native Linux server would be unlikely - not impossible, as it's happened before with other games, but still unlikely given the dev team size and how long it has taken them to get even basic bug fixes out.

[WaylanderPK]

A lot of windows only games supply Linux native Servers, because most people want to run servers on Linux. Its a rather fair expectation tbh, but yes the size of the team, and their expertise are all factors to be considered.. And while I'm sure running it under wine (much like I use proton to run the Game) will be doable, its a bit of a faff to set up.