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XCOM: Enemy Unknown Released For Linux

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The invasion has begun. XCOM: Enemy Unknown is now available on Linux and you can help stop the alien invasion right now.

QuoteSince its inception, the XCOM Project has scoured the globe in search of the best and brightest military and scientific personnel to defend Earth from the alien invasion.

Today marks the availability of a new technology that will enable even more world-class recruits to join the fight, as XCOM: Enemy Unknown is released for Linux.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a SteamPlay title that runs on Ubuntu 14.04 and Valve’s SteamOS. The base game and all the add-on content, including the explosive expansion pack XCOM: Enemy Within, are available now from Steam.

Rookies should report to the XCOM: Enemy Unknown Steam information page for a briefing.

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Let us know what you think to it, as for me it will be my first time playing it. Check it out on Steam now.

With the Steam sales happening very soon it may be an idea to hold off on buying it just yet. That is unless you want to support Feral with as much cash as you can throw at the screen for porting to Linux then go ahead right now.

We should have an interview with the guys at Feral soon, so keep an eye out for that too folks.

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Pinguino Jun 19, 2014
Can't play. Says "missing executable". I've already tried deleting ~/.steam/steam/appcache and verifying game files integrity (inside Steam client), but it's still not running. What gives? Anyone else on the same boat?

EDIT: found the answer. Game only runs on 64-bit OSs. :(
http://steamcommunity.com/app/200510/discussions/0/522730535890717841/#c522730699399573810
FutureSuture Jun 19, 2014
Quoting: edoIts a shame than gaming in Linux still sucks. The r600 driver is still not good enough. Luckily I have windows too.
R600 is far more mature than RadeonSI and yet you have problems? Are you on the latest version of Linux, Mesa, and LLVM?
omer666 Jun 19, 2014
Great port, works flawlessly on my system with all options turned to the maximum.
Just, WOW.
FutureSuture Jun 19, 2014
Quoting: wleoncioCan't play. Says "missing executable". I've already tried deleting ~/.steam/steam/appcache and verifying game files integrity (inside Steam client), but it's still not running. What gives? Anyone else on the same boat?

EDIT: found the answer. Game only runs on 64-bit OSs. :(
http://steamcommunity.com/app/200510/discussions/0/522730535890717841/#c522730699399573810
It's 2014, bro.
Pinguino Jun 19, 2014
Quoting: FutureSutureIt's 2014, bro.

I've been avoiding 64-bit because I couldn't make CrossOver + MS Office 2010 work in it. Should have known that before spending 5 hours downloading this game. :|
MayeulC Jun 19, 2014
Quoting: wleoncioI've been avoiding 64-bit because I couldn't make CrossOver + MS Office 2010 work in it. Should have known that before spending 5 hours downloading this game. :|
Even with a multilib system? That sounds strange. Come on, Linux exists in 64bit flavour since 1992, IIRC..
Well, I still use 32-bit on some systems, but those can't even dream of playing XCOM :)
drmoth Jun 19, 2014
You must be able to get Crossover + MS Office working on 64-bit. That's what crossover specializes in...give it another shot I say!

For example, install Office in 64-bit using playonlinux (from 2012):
http://mylinuxexplore.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/how-to-install-ms-office-2010-in-linux.html

64-bit is the norm now. Even Canonical is recommending 64-bit installs.
Pinguino Jun 19, 2014
You guys are right, I am going to give 64-bit a try. But unless there's a way to switch without reinstalling Ubuntu all over again, it's going to be quite a hassle.
MayeulC Jun 19, 2014
I'm downloading right now, but it's 2 a.m and I'm getting tired.
Someone did on the steam forums, at least
Guest Jun 19, 2014
Enemy Unkown works fine for me -- Enemy Within however, seems to segfault.

It's late and I've got a lot of other things to do at the moment though, so I haven't looked in to it.
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