Will this game support Linux?

[Ginger Jesus]

I have Valve Index and run Ubuntu 18.04. Will I be able to play this game?

Update: Reporting shows that it will:

• Half-Life: Alyx Releasing In March 2020 With Linux Support[www.phoronix.com]
  
• Michael Larabel: "I was told (unofficially) that it shows like that on the Steam page until the Linux system requirements are added/determined."[www.phoronix.com]

Update 2: Reporting shows that it may not be coming to Linux:

• Valve: "Right now we can only confirm windows for this product"[www.gamingonlinux.com]

Update 3: Valve has said, on the record, that

Valve Corporation님이 먼저 게시:

The game will be playable on Proton with DX11 at launch. Post-launch, we'll be aiming to provide Vulkan and Linux support through subsequent updates.

Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/half-life-alyx-support-for-linux-aiming-to-arrive-with-vulkan-support-post-release.16244

Update 4: It looks like the game is on the Steam Play whitelist already. Source: https://steamdb.info/app/891390/history/?changeid=7988493

Update 5: There's now a depot named Half-Life: Alyx - Linux Binaries.[steamdb.info]

Update 6: Native Linux support is here:
https://store.steampowered.com/newshub/app/546560/view/3758762298552654077

[Mageh533]

Valve are massive linux supporters. I am sure it will since the index has linux support already

[rusty_dragon]

_obri on LINUX님이 먼저 게시:

I consider buying a Index and I thank Valve for the ressources they put into Linuxgaming.

But VR is a niche and Linux too. So if they will bring it to Linux a bit later is ok for me. Of course day1 would be cool.

What holds me back on buying a VR headset is the lack of games. I dont want to buy Hardware this expensive and put it on the shelf to collect dust.

As an owner of HTC Vive since 2016, I assure you, that there are tonns of content for VR to enjoy. I mean indie developers were not doing nothing those 3 years. ;) My headset is not collecting dust. The only case it would collect dust for you, if you play only AAA games and nothing else.

I can provide you with actual examples of worthy VR games that would grant you with hours and hours of fun.

[Ginger Jesus]

NeoTheFox님이 먼저 게시:

Right now SteamVR doesn't officially exists on Linux, you can see it on SteamVR page on the Store. So I wouldn't be surprised if there is a Linux version but it also isn't being advertised, and that's the case for conflicting reports.

FYI, there is a version of SteamVR for Linux.[github.com] If you're on Linux, then you just go to the SteamVR store page and install it normally.

NeoTheFox님이 먼저 게시:

They wouldn't officially support it because the hardware isn't supported officially, but it would likely work. That's what I think.

Actually, the Valve Index store page lists SteamOS and Linux under the system requirements.

rusty_dragon님이 먼저 게시:

I can provide you with actual examples of worthy VR games that would grant you with hours and hours of fun.

What would you recommend?

[rusty_dragon]

Ginger Jesus님이 먼저 게시:

NeoTheFox님이 먼저 게시:

Right now SteamVR doesn't officially exists on Linux, you can see it on SteamVR page on the Store. So I wouldn't be surprised if there is a Linux version but it also isn't being advertised, and that's the case for conflicting reports.

FYI, there is a version of SteamVR for Linux.[github.com] If you're on Linux, then you just go to the SteamVR store page and install it normally.

NeoTheFox님이 먼저 게시:

They wouldn't officially support it because the hardware isn't supported officially, but it would likely work. That's what I think.

Actually, the Valve Index store page lists SteamOS and Linux under the system requirements.

rusty_dragon님이 먼저 게시:

I can provide you with actual examples of worthy VR games that would grant you with hours and hours of fun.

What would you recommend?

Would write you back next time, enough of VR talks for me today. :P
But I'm interested in bribing you into VR :3.

So today I would start with ability to play TF2 in VR. There is an old barelly working beta VR mode Valve have made for Oculus DK1. It's really womit enducing because tech support is bad. But you can play as a Pyro. In VR.

[Kalimah]

I Wana dab a lil into that Linux honey. Thinking of installing it on one of my drives. Never used it before. I'm interested as well!

[rusty_dragon]

Kalimah님이 먼저 게시:

I Wana dab a lil into that Linux honey. Thinking of installing it on one of my drives. Never used it before. I'm interested as well!

Wabba dub?
GNU/Linux honey's purpose is to give user full control and ownership over his system and software.
And to destroy Microsoft's gatekeeping corporate monopoly on desktop.
Also you can get rid of spyware if you're using that Win10 crap.
If you want to try GNU/Linux as a gaming system, better start with flat screen gaming. While we have official full VR support for GNU/Linux thanks to Valve, number of VR games that properly support GNU/Linux are lacking.

[Kalimah]

rusty_dragon님이 먼저 게시:

Kalimah님이 먼저 게시:

I Wana dab a lil into that Linux honey. Thinking of installing it on one of my drives. Never used it before. I'm interested as well!

Wabba dub?
GNU/Linux honey's purpose is to give user full control and ownership over his system and software.
And to destroy Microsoft's gatekeeping corporate monopoly on desktop.
Also you can get rid of spyware if you're using that Win10 crap.
If you want to try GNU/Linux as a gaming system, better start with flat screen gaming. While we have official full VR support for GNU/Linux thanks to Valve, number of VR games that properly support GNU/Linux are lacking.

Yup. I'm on Windows 10. I dont even know where to start with Linux. Which one to choose etc. I'm a fast learner but I also don't want to spend time typing in scripts etc.

[Prayut Chan o cha]

Kalimah님이 먼저 게시:

rusty_dragon님이 먼저 게시:

Wabba dub?
GNU/Linux honey's purpose is to give user full control and ownership over his system and software.
And to destroy Microsoft's gatekeeping corporate monopoly on desktop.
Also you can get rid of spyware if you're using that Win10 crap.
If you want to try GNU/Linux as a gaming system, better start with flat screen gaming. While we have official full VR support for GNU/Linux thanks to Valve, number of VR games that properly support GNU/Linux are lacking.

Yup. I'm on Windows 10. I dont even know where to start with Linux. Which one to choose etc. I'm a fast learner but I also don't want to spend time typing in scripts etc.

Hello, full time linux user here. I recommend using popular linux distro as I have more user base like Ubuntu(and its "flavors" like Xubuntu, Kubuntu,Ubuntu Mate, Ubuntu Bugie don't worry about what flavor to choose, flavor is just a "skin" where it look different but work the same), Linux Mint (Derived from Ubuntu but with Cinnamon "flavor"), Fedora, openSUSE, Solus, Manjaro, MX Linux, elementary, POP!_OS, I have confirm that all these distros (general name for linux based OS) do have graphical "Software Center" which you can install your software. If you found your self that you are using commands to install software, you might be doing it wrong or unnecessary. Most if not all Linux distro don't have official Nvidia driver install as it is not free, so you would have to install it your self, which most distro should have graphical installer for you (don't download nvidia driver from nvidia website, use what come with your distro software center). Feel free to ask if you need any help.

[Kalimah]

Prayut Chan o cha님이 먼저 게시:

Kalimah님이 먼저 게시:

Yup. I'm on Windows 10. I dont even know where to start with Linux. Which one to choose etc. I'm a fast learner but I also don't want to spend time typing in scripts etc.

Hello, full time linux user here. I recommend using popular linux distro as I have more user base like Ubuntu(and its "flavors" like Xubuntu, Kubuntu,Ubuntu Mate, Ubuntu Bugie don't worry about what flavor to choose, flavor is just a "skin" where it look different but work the same), Linux Mint (Derived from Ubuntu but with Cinnamon "flavor"), Fedora, openSUSE, Solus, Manjaro, MX Linux, elementary, POP!_OS, I have confirm that all these distros (general name for linux based OS) do have graphical "Software Center" which you can install your software. If you found your self that you are using commands to install software, you might be doing it wrong or unnecessary. Most if not all Linux distro don't have official Nvidia driver install as it is not free, so you would have to install it your self, which most distro should have graphical installer for you (don't download nvidia driver from nvidia website, use what come with your distro software center). Feel free to ask if you need any help.

Great help! Thank you!!!

[Etheral]

Even if it's not supported on release day, support will likely be added later as Valve continues to develop the Source 2 engine to eventually simplify the porting process.

[magitaan]

This is a little sad. I want to pre-purchase it - at least to show my platform support - but i can't.
I have a feeling that you don't need to wonder about low linux sells if the option is almost always addet when the party is already over.

[rusty_dragon]

Kalimah님이 먼저 게시:

rusty_dragon님이 먼저 게시:

Wabba dub?
GNU/Linux honey's purpose is to give user full control and ownership over his system and software.
And to destroy Microsoft's gatekeeping corporate monopoly on desktop.
Also you can get rid of spyware if you're using that Win10 crap.
If you want to try GNU/Linux as a gaming system, better start with flat screen gaming. While we have official full VR support for GNU/Linux thanks to Valve, number of VR games that properly support GNU/Linux are lacking.

Yup. I'm on Windows 10. I dont even know where to start with Linux. Which one to choose etc. I'm a fast learner but I also don't want to spend time typing in scripts etc.

Well, Linux is about console interface. Which is not much harder than chatting on internet. And well documented.
Once you'd get familiar with it, you'd find out that it can be more convenient than GUI interface.

Like you can convert an audio or video file by typing one line of text command. Or you can simply automate it by adding one commant to shutdown your PC after converting X amount of files.

GNU/Linux is all the same, and doesn't have difference in usability or particular one being better for task X. Treat linux distributions as different builds or preset install configurations of Windows.

If you want to get 100% free of corporate BS - start with Devuan GNU/Linux.

You can start learning GNU/Linux by making bootable flash drive live install.

Here is a good Devuan life image for that.
http://exegnulinux.net/

Under windows you can burn it on USB with tools like rufus.
https://rufus.ie/

[YellowApple]

I mean, if 1% of potential customers are Linux users, and 1% of those customers have a Linux-compatible VR headset, then it might be a "There are dozens of us! Dozens!" situation.

I'm holding out some hope that the Phoronix guy's right and they're just holding off on announcing Linux support until they nail down system requirements. The moment Valve announces Linux/SteamOS support (or at the very least SteamPlay/Proton whitelisting and official support that way) for HL:A is the moment I'm burning money on an Index.

[Mago27]

YellowApple님이 먼저 게시:

The moment Valve announces Linux/SteamOS support (or at the very least SteamPlay/Proton whitelisting and official support that way) for HL:A is the moment I'm burning money on an Index.

I'm exactly in the same waiting.
I'm ready to buy an index as soon as Valve shows they are commited to deliver a Linux version of HL: Alyx.

[I am not here]

Ginger Jesus님이 먼저 게시:

NeoTheFox님이 먼저 게시:

Right now SteamVR doesn't officially exists on Linux, you can see it on SteamVR page on the Store. So I wouldn't be surprised if there is a Linux version but it also isn't being advertised, and that's the case for conflicting reports.

FYI, there is a version of SteamVR for Linux.[github.com] If you're on Linux, then you just go to the SteamVR store page and install it normally.

NeoTheFox님이 먼저 게시:

They wouldn't officially support it because the hardware isn't supported officially, but it would likely work. That's what I think.

Actually, the Valve Index store page lists SteamOS and Linux under the system requirements.

rusty_dragon님이 먼저 게시:

I can provide you with actual examples of worthy VR games that would grant you with hours and hours of fun.

What would you recommend?

Any suggestions on how to get the SteamVR software please? Using the link to steamvr.steampowered.com (which redirects to https://www.steamvr.com/en/ for me) the install doesn't seem to work (it pops up a "use xdg-open" prompt but nothing appears to happen after). Is there any way to install from within the Steam linux desktop software, or any other way to get the software from the github link shown earlier? (Very new to linux, so think I have a steep learning curve.)