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Unity 3D adds Linux support!

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So let it begin, what could bring a good influx of new games! Unity 3D has with the latest version added support for building for Linux (note: version not out yet, available now for pre-order).

QuoteUnity 4 Linux standalone desktop preview

The most requested feature from our community has arrived! Port your standalone desktop indie game to Linux with Unity 4. Linux games are thriving even though the platform is comparatively underserved. The success of distribution initiatives, such as the Humble Indie Bundle and the Ubuntu Software Center, prove that Linux users are happy to pay for games. Linux standalone publishing will be available for all Unity Desktop users at no additional cost. Take your game to Linux, and an audience eager for high-quality entertainment.


The Unity engine itself has quite a library of games using it;
http://unity3d.com/gallery/made-with-unity/game-list

Wolfire (Lugaru, Overgrowth...Humble Bundle) have already said they would look to port their game Receiver (which they made for 7dfps contest).

The developers of Unity 3D based games have no excuse not to bring us their games! Show them your love with your wallets people!

Ps. Does anyone else think the Unity website itself kinda sucks? In the way that it's really slow? Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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6 comments

Cheeseness Jun 18, 2012
I can't even get the site to load >_<

Ah here we go. This loads for me: http://unity3d.com/unity/4/faq#linux
Hamish Jun 19, 2012
Unity 3D inside the Unity desktop is confusing me. ;)
zayko Jun 19, 2012
Do you have a source on that Wolfire is looking to port Receiver. Because I couldn't find any mention of it.
Liam Dawe Jun 19, 2012
Quoting: "zayko, post: 4713"Do you have a source on that Wolfire is looking to port Receiver. Because I couldn't find any mention of it.

Their official twitter is my source ;)
Kame Jun 20, 2012
Quoting: "Soeb, post: 4719, member: 170"It appears that they'll only officially support Ubuntu with vendor drivers, at least initially. Which seems a splendid idea, in all fairness.

Yeah, pretty standard. No reason games made with it shouldn't work on other distros though.

Also, it's interesting to see all the news posts on kickstarter of games now supporting Linux.
Na'Tosha Bard Jun 20, 2012
Unity Technologies has been working on a native Linux port for years, without any funding or help from outside sources. See the FAQ for the Linux support in Unity 4, which details information about the history of the port: http://unity3d.com/unity/4/faq#linux
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