Good news for all those waiting on the mech strategy game BATTLETECH [Official Site], as there's hints of it actually coming soon now.
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On TuxDB, a Linux content depot was detected. Looking into it further on SteamDB, it seems it's true and they've been working on the Linux content. Of course, we still have no idea when it will actually release for us, but this is a very good sign.
They did say back in May, that the Linux version was a high priority for the post-launch roadmap. They are also aiming for a bigger update either this month or July, so perhaps the Linux version will release along side that? Who knows, but we will of course notify you of any changes.
From original BATTLETECH/MechWarrior creator Jordan Weisman and the developers of the award-winning Shadowrun Returns series comes the next-generation of turn-based tactical 'Mech combat.
The year is 3025 and the galaxy is trapped in a cycle of perpetual war, fought by noble houses with enormous, mechanized combat vehicles called BattleMechs. Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war. Upgrade your starfaring base of operations, negotiate mercenary contracts with feudal lords, repair and maintain your stable of aging BattleMechs, and execute devastating combat tactics to defeat your enemies on the battlefield.
As a huge fan of turn-based strategy games and anything to do with massive mech units, I've been eagerly waiting this one. Still a shame it was delayed, let's hope they've used that time to make the Linux version work well.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Quoting: liamdaweWhile it sucks it had a delay, it is still coming. We should still show companies our love and support for bothering in the first place…Well, I showed them my support during Kickstarter campaign, and that's where it got me.
Quoting: liamdaweIt is true a delayed release can hurt sales, absolutely, but let's not make that so because we're turning our noses up at it just because it was delayed.No one says those games must be ignored, but I believe, a discount is in order. (Like with RUINER -- good guys, they know how to present a Linux release ^_^ )
Quoting: liamdaweImagine if the majority did the same for Aspyr or Feral releases, which can be years after the Windows game release, we would be fucked.You (and "jens" :D ) probably know my oponion on feral-ports.
So, you could be laconic and had said "Imagine we all were like Alm888." (Yes, I'm so humble, he-he). :D
Quoting: liamdaweWhile it sucks it had a delay, it is still coming. We should still show companies our love and support for bothering in the first place (as long as the game doesn't suck obviously), the amount of companies that act like Linux doesn't exist is ridiculous (for various reasons, not arguing the reasons behind them doing so).
It is true a delayed release can hurt sales, absolutely, but let's not make that so because we're turning our noses up at it just because it was delayed. Imagine if the majority did the same for Aspyr or Feral releases, which can be years after the Windows game release, we would be fucked.
There's a difference between the original developer or a third part doing the port.
If feral showed up some months after the windows only release of Battletech and annouce a port, we would cheer and rightfully so. Here they promised Linux support from the beginning and then delayed it.
Sure it's better then nothing, but it does not 'taste' good.
I'd rather not look forward to something then being let down and judging by the comments I am not alone. And this will hurt the sale and thus probably the future Linux support. But I consider spending money as voting. And I do not vote for delayed ports because of reasons others have mentioned.
Often the Linux release comes together with a sale, as if to say sorry. And then the money made by a delayed Linux release on sale gets compared to the day 1 with all the hype.
nattydread Jun 14, 2018
It's very addictive and true to the original 3025 tabletop game.
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