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Rocket League not due on SteamOS & Linux for another 6 to 8 weeks

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Well, I'm glad I didn't buy it on a promise. Rocket League developers have confirmed it's going to be another 6 to 8 weeks before the SteamOS & Linux version is ready.

So we've gone from "later this year" in 2015, then to before the end of December, then before the Xbox One version in February and now it's another six to eight weeks at the end of January.

@rachelleambrum RL is still coming to Mac/Linux. Our vendor via Valve hit some unexpected snags, but both look to be on track for Q1.

— Rocket League (@RocketLeague) January 21, 2016


@BeastBoy561 Right after the SteamOS version, which we expect to be out in the next six to eight weeks (or so).

— Rocket League (@RocketLeague) January 22, 2016



What a shame, but delays happen. It's another reminder not to buy a game before the Linux/SteamOS version actually exists to play. You have only yourself to blame if you ignore my constant warnings on doing so. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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HadBabits Jan 27, 2016
Ooohhhh, I think I now see why Valve chose this and Portal 2 to be the SteamBox gift titles :O Normally one would want two great games that are new to the platform, but failing that they ingeniously picked an old game and a game that won't be available on said platform for months to round things out :P

Seriously though, what a goof on Valve's part. I wonder how many SteamBox owners got sour over that (I certainly would be). And I wish Psyonix would be a bit more transparent. It always annoys me when devs get all tight lipped; giving the impression of snubbing the community, either out of sloth or snootiness.
Nyap Jan 27, 2016
Well then, I guess I'll be pirating the game once it comes out to show them how I feel about all these delays and stuff. Anyone with me?


Last edited by Nyap on 27 January 2016 at 5:02 pm UTC
tuubi Jan 27, 2016
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Quoting: NyapAnyone with me?
Go ahead and pirate all you want. Just don't think the developer will ever know about your noble act of defiance.

Telling them directly what you think of the way things worked out (or not) might just be a bit more effective. But then again, mailing them isn't very likely to get you the game for free...
adolson Jan 27, 2016
Quoting: NyapWell then, I guess I'll be pirating the game once it comes out to show them how I feel about all these delays and stuff. Anyone with me?
Yeah! Nothing says "you should take Linux more seriously in the future" like stealing the game and extremely low sales.
GustyGhost Jan 27, 2016
Quoting: NyapWell then, I guess I'll be pirating the game once it comes out to show them how I feel about all these delays and stuff. Anyone with me?

Seriously? Linux just started gaining momentum with commercial games. We absolutely do not have wiggle room to carry out petty revolts.
ElectricPrism Jan 27, 2016
Still want to play, hopefully its worth the wait it when it comes.

Steam is like 1,000% easier than pirating and its nice knowing that your money is going directly to the creators and not some 3rd party with their hand in the candy bowl renting shelf space in some brick and mortar store and taking a big cut.

Also, have fun reinstalling each game every time you change to a new distro and having 50 bugs per game and a huge mess.


Last edited by ElectricPrism on 27 January 2016 at 9:14 pm UTC
Liam Dawe Jan 28, 2016
Quoting: NyapWell then, I guess I'll be pirating the game once it comes out to show them how I feel about all these delays and stuff. Anyone with me?

Don't be a fucking arsehole.
Plastik Feb 24, 2016
Here we are still waiting and Xbox One just got theirs...(twiddles thumbs)
DaleEMoore Mar 1, 2016
Bought Steam Controller (neato!)
Bought Rocket League (very neato!)
Can't play with 'em - just Linux here.

I call on tenretnI in all her pasta goodness to touch the all powerful ones that control resources for the Linux conversion of Rocket League. May all their wants and wishes be granted.
dean36963 Mar 2, 2016
An interesting announcement here!

QuoteLater this month, you can register in teams of three, for a chance to win the very first Rocket League championship title. The three-month season kicks off with open qualifiers and we’ll have a total prize pool of $75,000 USD for the first season. All matches will be played on the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) computer entertainment system and Windows PC, with additional platform support to be revealed in the future. Stay tuned!

I'm really hoping this extra platform is Linux!
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