- Psyonix’s Rocket League now has Easy Anti-Cheat, but still works on SteamOS
- Multiplayer online games with anti-cheat often do not work on Linux due to lack of support
- Psyonix’s Linux support is a step in the right direction to get other developers and publishers to follow suit
SteamOS is constantly growing in popularity and is on the verge of expanding even further with the arrival of the Steam Machine, which is why game developers and publishers need to act on one major factor.
As reported by GamingOnLinux, developer Psyonix has implemented Easy Anti-Cheat in the Rocket League and maintained the game’s support on Linux. Notably, the game is no longer available on Steam, but can still be played on SteamOS via Epic Games, which runs using Proton.
Psyonix has followed in the same footsteps as 1047 Games, the developer of Splitgate: Arena Reloadedwhich added support for Linux with its RedKard anti-cheat. Both cases are now rare occurrences that stand as a significant matter for Steam Deck and all SteamOS users on other devices.
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Most of the popular AAA multiplayer online games, such as Battlefield 6, Call of Dutyand EA Sports FC 26does not work on SteamOS as EA and Activision have failed to make their anti-cheat system compatible with Linux.
What this means is that Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go S, Lenovo Legion Go 2, and eventually Steam Machine users cannot play any of these games. Since the Steam Machine is clearly competing in the game console space, there are likely to be non-PC gamers looking to purchase the mini PC, which is likely to result in a noticeable boost in SteamOS users.
If the Steam Machine really succeeds, there will be a large portion of gamers unable to play the most popular live-service games as long as game developers and publishers refuse to spend time addressing compatibility.
Fortunately, there are growing cases of support made for Linux, such as Splitgate: Arena Reloaded and Rocket Leagueand there may be more in the near future if consumers are vocal about incompatibility.
It’s a tough ask, though, as publishers like Activision have been keen to prevent cheaters and are apparently happy to sacrifice compatibility to ensure it – so players shouldn’t hold their breath on the matter.
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