Wed, Apr 25, 2012 | 14:57 BST
Steam to arrive on Linux “in the coming months”
It looks as though Steam, may be finally coming to Linux. According to a post on NeoGAF, Michael Larabel, a software engineer and technology analyst, paid Valve a visit yesterday and was told the digital service would be available for the operating system soon. Larabel’s report today states it will be released on the system in “the coming months,” and the firm is working on Linux-compatible titles, but that Steam itself is coming to the platform. You can read more through the links. Thanks, ChristopherJack.
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Posted in: Development, Steam
Tags: linux
8 comments
#1
GwynbleiddiuM
25/04/12, 2:21 pm
I have only one thing to say about that “Fuck Yes!” I always wanted to see how I can game on Ubuntu.
#2
Christopher Jack
25/04/12, 2:51 pm
As I’ve stated long ago: perhaps the OS behind a potential Valve console. Could finally be another chance to put Linux on the map like Android has.
#3
Maximum Payne
25/04/12, 2:51 pm
But what games would work?
#4
Christopher Jack
25/04/12, 3:09 pm
@3, Well that’s the big question, many Windows games already work on Linux using certain programs like Wine.
#5
worntreads
25/04/12, 4:12 pm
Fantastic news. The simple fact that the service will be available to Linux users should encourage devs to create native apps. The only issue is linux’s iffy video card drivers.
#6
mojo
26/04/12, 6:38 am
3:
apparently they are building the source engine for linux from ground up. not wine.
first game will be l4d
#7
Llewelyn_MT
26/04/12, 9:28 am
Even if we only get to play Source games and these indie titles that already got Linux versions it’s still a big deal.
#8
freedoms_stain
26/04/12, 10:08 am
If Valve can show there’s a market then other Devs and Pubs will start to take notice. The number of Mac ports has risen sharply since Steam went there, true we’re only talking a very minor %age of new releases, but one step at a time, eh?