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I spoke to the developer of We Happy Few on twitter to get an update on the Linux version, it seems it has been pushed back.

Originally they said that the Linux version would be available during Early Access, but now it will be later:

@gamingonlinux Shortly acter the final release of the game :)

— Compulsion Games (@CompulsionGames) September 10, 2016
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A real shame that it's coming out later than previously stated, but still great that it's coming. Looking forward to it, as it looks bonkers.

About the game

We Happy Few is the tale of a plucky bunch of moderately terrible people trying to escape from a lifetime of cheerful denial in the city of Wellington Wells. Set in a drug-fuelled, retrofuturistic city in an alternative 1960s England, you’ll have to blend in with its other inhabitants, who don’t take kindly to people who don’t abide by their not-so-normal rules.

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MayeulC Sep 11, 2016
I don't really know where to discuss this, I just noticed that you could choose o display only Linux games in the Steam store here:

https://store.steampowered.com/account/preferences

Doesn't seem to work that well, though.
Shmerl Sep 11, 2016
They said in the past, that Linux version during development was possible, but not guaranteed. So I don't see major news here. I'm looking forward to the release however since I'm one of the backers (backed them when they announced plans for Linux towards the end of their campaign).


Last edited by Shmerl on 11 September 2016 at 2:17 am UTC
scaine Sep 11, 2016
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Not that I would buy a game in EA anyway, but it's always a bit worrying when a dev feels the need to launch on one platform then port it over. All supported platforms should progress at the same rate, really, or we're risking the usual lag after release before the Linux version comes out.

This looks great though - it's got a nice Bioshock Infinite vibe. I'll be scooping this up on release.
Shmerl Sep 11, 2016
Just don't expect it to be Bioshock Infinite. It's not (in many ways).
darkszluf Sep 11, 2016
Quoting: MyeulCI don't really know where to discuss this, I just noticed that you could choose o display only Linux games in the Steam store here:

https://store.steampowered.com/account/preferences

Doesn't seem to work that well, though.

nope it doesn't and it's pretty annoying.
tuubi Sep 11, 2016
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Quoting: scaineAll supported platforms should progress at the same rate, really, or we're risking the usual lag after release before the Linux version comes out.
True, but game developers have slightly different priorities than gamers. Or open source projects. It's quicker to test and debug on one platform than all of them, and usually there's a valid reason (money) to get the finished product out of the door as quickly as possible. Even if development was done on all platforms simultaneously, it makes sense for a small team to initially concentrate their efforts and limited resources towards whichever platform is most profitable. I do get your point though.
Zelox Sep 11, 2016
I dont really mind them releasing a linux version when the game is done.
I know the attitude against this seems to be, you need to support linux from the start.

Im just happy If it runs on linux, nativly, in wine or something like it, has a good performece and
are counted as a linux purches when I get it.

And let windows beta test it. I can wait for the finished product.
t3g Sep 11, 2016
Some beta impressions:

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TheGZeus Sep 11, 2016
Another procedurally generated survival crafting game.

SIIIIIIIIIGH.
https://youtu.be/RvhdU6p1XhI
tuubi Sep 12, 2016
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Quoting: TheGZeusAnother procedurally generated survival crafting game.
That really is disappointing. I somehow expected a story-focused action adventure with an original style and premise.
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