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BioShock Infinite Looks Set For A Linux Release (CONFIRMED)

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Update #1 I spoke over email with my personal contact at Aspyr Media, and they confirmed they are not doing the port:
QuoteWhile Aspyr is working on a multitude of Linux titles right now, BioShock Infinite is not one of them. That said, this is exciting news and we are looking forward to a great title coming to a great platform.

We have now reached out to our contacts at 2K.

Update #2 2K have now confirmed it on their Twitter and it will be released "early 2015".

Good news, Linux gamers: BioShock Infinite is coming to Linux in early 2015. More details coming after the New Year. pic.twitter.com/kj4QXq1IYx

— 2K (@2K) 5. joulukuuta 2014


Thanks to everyone who sent the confirmation in!

Original Article
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLHW78X1XeE
I love waking up to this sort of news. This isn't confirmed yet, but thanks to SteamDB we have word that BioShock Infinite looks highly likely that it will see a Linux release.

Pretty exciting, as it's yet another game I've never even touched for not having a Linux version. The Steam reviews are "Overwhelingly Positive", so that's a damn good sign to me.

On SteamDB the "depot" page now has a "Linux Binaries" section, and on the history it states this:
QuoteChanged Depots
214940/config/oslist: linux
214940/name: Linux Binaries


Considering the original publisher is 2K who don't mind Linux ports, and the Mac port was done by Aspyr Media it certaintly seems likely we will see a Linux port soon!

About the game
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia. Forced to trust one another, Booker and Elizabeth form a powerful bond during their daring escape. Together, they learn to harness an expanding arsenal of weapons and abilities, as they fight on zeppelins in the clouds, along high-speed Sky-Lines, and down in the streets of Columbia, all while surviving the threats of the air-city and uncovering its dark secret. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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WorMzy Dec 5, 2014
*happy dance*
hardpenguin Dec 5, 2014
Quoting: Erikchthey liamdawe ... not only bioshock

take a look on those AAA games too, they "might" porting on Linux too (ONE BIG NEWS... SEGA WORKING HARD TO PORT YOUR GAMES FOR LINUX)

Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 (KONAMI)
https://steamdb.info/app/287680/depots/

Empire: Total War (SEGA)
https://steamdb.info/app/10500/depots/

Company of Heroes 2 (SEGA)
https://steamdb.info/app/231430/
I got really excited about Pro Evo 2015 by myself, but I think it is just a simple mistake as the only Linux related depot contains some OpenVR files and KONAMI never cared about any other platform than consoles and PCs.
Metallinatus Dec 5, 2014
All I want is to open my G+ someday and see "The Witcher 1 & 3 for Linux confirmed" (wouldn’t' mind some new HL too)....
But hey, Bioshock! It might be fun!
seven Dec 5, 2014
wooooooot :)
Maelrane Dec 5, 2014
Quoting: hardpenguin
Quoting: Erikchthey liamdawe ... not only bioshock

take a look on those AAA games too, they "might" porting on Linux too (ONE BIG NEWS... SEGA WORKING HARD TO PORT YOUR GAMES FOR LINUX)

Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 (KONAMI)
https://steamdb.info/app/287680/depots/

Empire: Total War (SEGA)
https://steamdb.info/app/10500/depots/

Company of Heroes 2 (SEGA)
https://steamdb.info/app/231430/
I got really excited about Pro Evo 2015 by myself, but I think it is just a simple mistake as the only Linux related depot contains some OpenVR files and KONAMI never cared about any other platform than consoles and PCs.

Linux is PC. Stop using PC as a synonym for windows!
Liam Dawe Dec 5, 2014
Article updated, it's not Aspyr.
pb Dec 5, 2014
Quoting: Erikchthey liamdawe ... not only bioshock

take a look on those AAA games too, they "might" porting on Linux too (ONE BIG NEWS... SEGA WORKING HARD TO PORT YOUR GAMES FOR LINUX)

Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 (KONAMI)
https://steamdb.info/app/287680/depots/

Empire: Total War (SEGA)
https://steamdb.info/app/10500/depots/

Company of Heroes 2 (SEGA)
https://steamdb.info/app/231430/

And Sonic? http://steamcommunity.com/app/71250/discussions/0/613940109846998343/
Waikano Dec 5, 2014
Quoting: liamdaweArticle updated, it's not Aspyr.

Any takers on this is the game that Feral Interactive was hinting at? I would have preferred an Arkham game, but this is cool too.
hardpenguin Dec 5, 2014
Quoting: Sered
Quoting: hardpenguin]I got really excited about Pro Evo 2015 by myself, but I think it is just a simple mistake as the only Linux related depot contains some OpenVR files and KONAMI never cared about any other platform than consoles and PCs.
Linux is PC. Stop using PC as a synonym for windows!
Sorry! You are absolutely right :P
I am really happy that Linux is finally starting to get some attention from Game Developers. There are several games on my watchlist for Linux, this isn't one of them but despite that I am happy this native port possibly happening. Hopefully the Bioshock Infinite native port is confirmed, I wouldn't mind trying it out as you can't ever have enough games!
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