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The Linux beta of Arma 3 [Steam] is once again up to date with the Windows client at version 1.80 (meaning for now multiplayer with Windows gamers is possible), this also brings compatibility with the Tac-Ops Mission Pack.

"Wait, what? Arma 3 isn't on Linux!"—yes it is. The Linux (and Mac) versions aren't advertised on Steam as they're considered "experimental ports" by Bohemia Interactive. The porting work is being done by Virtual Programming, with the Linux version usually updated once a new version is already out for Windows. Buying it on Steam will allow you to install and play it like any other Linux game. See more on that here.

This latest update to Arma 3 for us adds support for the Arma 3 Tac-Ops Mission Pack [Steam], which includes 3 Singleplayer Operations (spread across 7 missions) for the experienced Arma player.  There's a lot of other changes too, which you can read about here. Most of the big stuff came in Arma 1.78 which we've skipped over to 1.80.

It's really good to see Bohemia Interactive continue to contract Virtual Programming to keep the ports updated, I know plenty of people who've had a lot of fun with them. Even I've recently come to quite enjoy it and I would never have if it wasn't on Linux.

Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Tags: Action, Beta, FPS, Steam
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14 Mar 7, 2018
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I'm glad we can play this. My Windows buddies are kind enough to opt into the legacyports branch so they can always play with me. We play the co-op missions. They can be unforgiving, which forces you to play well. It's a fun challenge. Not every shooter has to be arcade-like with fast respawns.
g000h Mar 7, 2018
Quoting: scaineThe only one I know about it The Swindle, which I wrote about a while back on this site. There are likely to be others, but you really just to hear about them through word of mouth.

Well, here's a few from me - Everspace (already mentioned), Event[0], Diluvion, Stasis, The Banner Saga, Toren, The Silent Age (and Arma 3) - Games which work on Linux but do not advertise themselves as Linux-playable via Linux/SteamOS Icon on Steam Store.

Who knows any more????
freerunnerlive Mar 7, 2018
Same Problem with Altis life. Its buggy when you talk with many other people. Its same problem with 1.76.

BUT I like that Game ! Stable to play with friends in windows and Linux !
Eike Mar 7, 2018
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Quoting: GuestDoes buying the experimental Linux port of Arma 3 count as a Linux game sale? I don't dual boot with Windows but I ask because the Steam Store page of Arma 3 only shows the Windows icon.

I guess so (there's been reports about sales accounted as Linux for games that had no Linux version at all), but user jaycee should be able to clarify.
Adamfx990 Mar 7, 2018
They say its experimental, but it seems to run pretty bloody well. Its only the version difference that's an issue really.
gojul Mar 7, 2018
This release brought some error messages to me about textures which did not happen before. Apart from this the game is great (except when it comes to drive drones)
Brisse Mar 7, 2018
Has the flickering foliage LOD transition texture issue thingy been fixed yet?
pete910 Mar 7, 2018
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Quoting: BrisseHas the flickering foliage LOD transition texture issue thingy been fixed yet?

The white tree issue due to LOD transition is fixed is that what you meant ?
gojul Mar 7, 2018
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Quoting: gojulThis release brought some error messages to me about textures which did not happen before. Apart from this the game is great (except when it comes to drive drones)

Please report the problems on their forums:
https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/forum/196-arma-3-ports/


Okay a non-issue : simple file corruption on my machine due to a HDD change.
riusma Mar 7, 2018
Does the game have a "solo campaign" that make it worth its price? Would love to give it a try in multi but I'm afraid I will never have the time at the right moment for that... :(
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