Civilization VI was originally announced for Linux back in May, since then we've had a lot of silence on it, until today. Aspyr Media seem to be the developer handling it, but they are still investigating if it's viable.
Taken from their blog:
QuoteQ: Is Civ VI available on Linux?
A: Linux is still being investigated as a project. We hope to have clarity in coming months on if a viable version of Civ VI can make it to Linux and will let you know as soon as we have more information.
Aspyr have also been commenting some more on reddit:
QuoteI'm sorry guys. I should know better than to post in here before picking up my toddler for a TexMex dinner. You guys are incredibly active, and that's a huge part of why we love you.
I know its not a detailed statement, but it is absolutely full truth. Just because we are using OGL, that does not automatically translate to a workable Linux port. There are tons of complexities there (as you all well know). We have our team head down on proving that it can be done up to our quality standards. Once we know that, we will share the news.
This is a real shame to see it change from a confirmed port, to only something that's being investigated.
I can only hope if they are unable to do it, that another developer picks it up. I would love to see Aspyr Media handle it though, as their other ports are good and I have a lot of respect for them as developers, but if they can't, then someone else needs to step up. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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voyager2102 22 Oct 2016
Just watched a twitch event by Aspyr and somebody was asking if there are any news regarding the linux port. This is the answer he received:
AspyrMedia : Aspyr is not working on Linux currently. That doesn't mean we won't in the future.
Source: https://www.twitch.tv/aspyrmedia/v/96324124 (around 8 minutes into the video in the chat)
I'm afraid that we'll have to lower our expectations. From what they write it seems like they haven't done a thing yet and even in the most positive outcome we're going to be in for a looong wait.
What I don't understand is why they first announce it and then have no plan in place... I mean games like that take forever to be produced - there should have been enough time while Firaxis is working on the main version for them to develop some idea of what they're doing or going to do... and not a "Uh... Linux, uh, we have to do some feasibility analyses first!". This sounds a lot like Brexit all over again ;)
AspyrMedia : Aspyr is not working on Linux currently. That doesn't mean we won't in the future.
Source: https://www.twitch.tv/aspyrmedia/v/96324124 (around 8 minutes into the video in the chat)
I'm afraid that we'll have to lower our expectations. From what they write it seems like they haven't done a thing yet and even in the most positive outcome we're going to be in for a looong wait.
What I don't understand is why they first announce it and then have no plan in place... I mean games like that take forever to be produced - there should have been enough time while Firaxis is working on the main version for them to develop some idea of what they're doing or going to do... and not a "Uh... Linux, uh, we have to do some feasibility analyses first!". This sounds a lot like Brexit all over again ;)
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Nel 22 Oct 2016
Just watched a twitch event by Aspyr and somebody was asking if there are any news regarding the linux port. This is the answer he received:
AspyrMedia : Aspyr is not working on Linux currently. That doesn't mean we won't in the future.
Source: https://www.twitch.tv/aspyrmedia/v/96324124 (around 8 minutes into the video in the chat)
Few seconds later, there was another question:
archmage24601 : I'm about to wipe out my windows partition since it's giving me so many headaches. Civ VI on Linux is an instant buy. Just so you guys know there's a market...http://imgur.com/a/5zaLZ
AspyrMedia : Don't worry @archmage24601, we're well aware of the awesome linux ppl out there!
Last edited by Nel on 22 Oct 2016 at 6:56 pm UTC
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That's not cool. I only bought C6 because I was sure it will be available for Linux. If they won't release Linux version I will not buy their games anymore.
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