EA Javelin Anticheat job listing mentions future support for Linux and Proton

Okay, I gotta admit: I didn't expect that o_O

It wouldn't surprise me if they still have the idea that they could make some sort of integration into the Linux kernel to make it as "safe" as the windows version. They might be possible if you limit yourself to a single target (like Steam Deck), but I don't think it is feasible in general.

Coming soon from EA, Linux "battlefield VIII Doritos Baja Blast edition" kernel to play the latest gaming slop.

Nice, I would like to be able to play Battlefield and EA Sports FC on my Linux computer

Obviously not a fan of kernel level stuff (and who knows how their implementation will work), but it's great for Linux adoption. I mean how often did we hear "Yeah, but can it play Multiplayer XYZ like on console?"

One argument less against Linux and something like the Steam Machine. Will be interesting to see how this is developing.

"I believe it when I see it" kind of situation.
But I had "one large company will at least consider porting their anti-cheat to SteamOS/Linux" on my bingo card, so I'm at least intrigued. Fingers crossed.

But I wonder what the approach will be. They say Linux instead of just SteamOS, so it seems to be a more general solution instead of just focusing on Valve's hardware which is great. And they don't explicitly state kernel level for Linux either(but who knows).

Maybe they'll work together with Valve to provide some kernel module without giving full access to every company. Maybe some form of remote attestation that can later be integrated into other distros?

I'm not gonna get too excited until we actually see some results. But I'll be cautiously optimistic.
I'll gladly reinstall BF1 or Garden Warfare 2 if they go through with it. And maybe they'll bring the Apex Legends devs to adopt this anti-cheat as well.

This could be what many of us have been waiting for. If one company goes through with it, I imagine others will follow.
Let's hope for the best.

Quoting: _MarsMaybe some form of remote attestation

No no no no no. That sorta kinda kills the purpose of using linux, plus I need out of tree or custom kernel modules on all PCs I use for at least 1 piece of hardware.

"Senior Anti-Cheat Engineer" is a hilariously dumb-sounding job title. 😂 That aside, I think this will be good for those people who stay on Windows because they simply cannot cannot bear having to give up those games. As long as they can partner with Valve and implement it in a way that doesn't compromise the security and privacy of people who don't want to play those games, I'm OK with it.

It will be to run game servers, Not client. Don't get ya hopes up people !

Quoting: pete910It will be to run game servers, Not client. Don't get ya hopes up people !

Why would they mention proton if it is going to run on the servers? They have their own anti-cheat that would run on servers which do not need kernel level access.

Chart a path for EA Javelin Anticheat to support additional OS and hardware in the future, such as Linux and Proton.

Quoting: pete910It will be to run game servers, Not client. Don't get ya hopes up people !

Why would they want servers ran through a compatibility layer? This method has always been unsupported among games, and it makes absolutely no sense for EA to hire someone to do this.