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EA / Respawn now block Apex Legends from running on Linux and Steam Deck (www.gamingonlinux.com)
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The developers of Apex Legends have announced that they're going to be blocking the game completely on Linux platforms including Steam Deck.

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[-] verdantbanana@lemmy.world 27 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

To eliminate this cheat vector, we have made the decision to prevent access to the game for Linux users. This means that Apex Legends will be unplayable immediately for those running this operating system. Playing on handhelds, such as the Steam Deck, is still possible if the user opts to install Windows.

translates to them cutting off linux support so people will be forced to use approved operating systems like Windows which will require more hardware which means more money for those companies and more intrusive anti cheat software that gives users data away

way more than just about Windows and some games

this is about locking users into approved environments with no wiggle room just like on Tron

this post was submitted on 31 Oct 2024
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