Linux/Proton/SteamPlay support?

[MAL]

Hi,

I can see that this might not have linux support from the Store Page but could the developer confirm if it'll work fine through SteamPlay or if there's any way to get it working under linux? I've been waiting forever to get a SimPark type of replacement and this might fill that itch :) (if it can work on linux though).

Thanks

[MAL]

I'll answer my own question based on comments for Planet Coaster but it seems like Denuvo causes problems with Wine therefor Proton/SteamPlay.. I guess no linux support..

Realizing that companies need to protect their games I've always wondered how people could download full length movies without commercials and full games without DRM. It seems the pirates aren't having any issues stripping that stuff out. Also wondering what the cost of licensing DRM solutions is versus the loss of sales to linux users.

This sucks but what can you do..

[Finaldest]

I would like to add my support for a Linux/Steamplay release.

Linux release looks unlikely as it looks like its using the same engine as Planet Coaster and this game fails to run under Linux. I don't know if this is down to the engine used or if Denuvo is the cause.

I have added this to my wishlist anyway along with all DLC's for JWE/Planet coaster (I own these but no longer use windows) and will buy once the games run on linux.

Frontier, if you read this,

Please consider supporting Linux either through Native ports or via Steamplay/Proton and please also consider removing Denuvo.

[Mindi]

+1

[defiant]

SteamPlay would certainly be nice :)

[Joël]

Unfortunately for Linux and macOS users;

Planet Zoo will be a PC exclusive game.

[masteradstriker]

What do you mean? Linux is PC, coz it's in a computer...

Ok I'll leave.

[MAL]

Originally posted by Joël:

Unfortunately for Linux and macOS users;

Planet Zoo will be a PC exclusive game.

It's ok, I guess I'll find another dev who wants my money. Maybe for next releases you could use a DRM that's at the very least compatible with SteamPlay. You'll get the protection you so dearly desire and you'll open up your game to more markets all at the same time!

[Sup]

I didn't see any confirmation on that, but if Denuvo will be present in this game, than yes - not for Linux community unfortunately.

I've migrated to Linux after buying and playing Planet Coaster, so I coundn't get a refund unfortunately.

On the other hand that's devs problem - after problems I had with PC I'm not buying their stuff any more (and I would if I could use it). I know my money alone is not that much for them, but there's more ppl like me and as previously stated Denuvo costs as well (and does not help one bit).

Your choice devs

[dpanter]

Denuvo isn't even protection from anything these days, if it ever was.

Mark me down as +1 for Linux support please, in any form.
At least consider patching the useless Denuvo out after a couple of weeks/months so we could potentially run it via WINE/Proton. :)

[kmanitou81]

Denuvo, not interested.

[Crashed]

Originally posted by MAL:

Originally posted by Joël:

Unfortunately for Linux and macOS users;

Planet Zoo will be a PC exclusive game.

It's ok, I guess I'll find another dev who wants my money. Maybe for next releases you could use a DRM that's at the very least compatible with SteamPlay. You'll get the protection you so dearly desire and you'll open up your game to more markets all at the same time!

They do already use a DRM compatible with Proton. If it is a big enough release Valve might even put effort into ensuring it runs.

[♥Shelia♥]

Originally posted by Joël:

Unfortunately for Linux and macOS users;

Planet Zoo will be a PC exclusive game.

So to confirm the game won't run on any version of Linux even those who may use VM on Linux?

Also how is the performance impact when the CPU is under load from other tasks due to encryption / drm?

Is it 64 bit optimized to be able to handle newer generation Ryzen CPU's, while a CPU is under load this also helps especially those running intensive tasks i've noticed games like MHW choke hard when a CPU is under the slightest load while using encryption.

[Crashed]

Lilith, you do know you are crossing a line? Just because you don't use the D word doesn't mean you don't intend to discuss illegal stuff like you have in other forums.

Originally posted by Lilith:

So to confirm the game won't run on any version of Linux even those who may use VM on Linux?

As I said, nothing has been announced that would deliberately break Proton compatibility, although Planet Coaster seems pretty bugged on Proton according to ProtonDB.

As for VMs, unless you have complete GPU passthrough do not expect it to run at all as I would presume it is a DirectX11 (or 12) game incompatible with current emulated graphics drivers included with desktop VM software.

[Ridden]

I want to play this game also on Linux, and since i switched from Win i cant play their other titles.
+ 1 to add Steamplay

[Joreel]

Just over 1% of PC players use Linux so while it's a great server OS, it really sucks as a gaming OS. I wouldn't hold my breath that the game will ever be released with Linux support.