If MOBAs are your cup of tea, you might be aware of Supervive! It is a promising new free-to-play MOBA with battle royale elements. Right now, it is in its early access phase, and there are still some questions and doubts about the game. One question is about the Linux/Proton support for the game. So, is it coming? If so, when? Well, we have all the answers for you, so stick to the end.
Since you clicked on this guide, you must have used a Linux system and would like to dabble in gaming as well. Linux users feel left out of gaming, as most modern titles overlook native Linux support, despite the community’s passion for open-source platforms. So what about Supervive? Have the devs shed any light on a potential Linux/Proton support for Supervive? Let’s find out.
Supervive Linux/Proton Support: Is it coming?
In June, a Supervive developer clarified that the lack of Linux/Proton compatibility stems from specific tools used in the game’s development, which do not support Wine (a compatibility layer for running Windows applications on Linux). The developer also stated there are no plans to replace these tools with Wine-compatible alternatives. But now some time has passed, and we now have an update from the devs!
Devs Response
One Supervive player expressed frustration over the ongoing lack of Linux support despite repeated requests in the game’s Discord community. In response, the devs have repeatedly said that they’re focusing on improving the game’s quality first and that Linux support isn’t a priority until the game is more polished. The player also pointed out that the devs recently introduced new tools that don’t work with Linux, making the situation feel even worse. They feel that Linux players are being ignored, especially since the devs mentioned the recent playtest was “for everyone” but didn’t make it accessible to Linux users. So all in all, the devs have made it clear that as of now, they have no clear schedule or confirmation for possible Linux/Proton support in Supervive!
When willl it be available? (Speculations)
Since the devs have mentioned that they might add Linux/Proton support once the game is more polished, there’s a chance we could see it eventually. However, the big question is when will that happen? One possibility is that we might get Linux support after the Early Access period, perhaps around the time of the full release. The game has recently entered its open beta, and progress is being made. A roadmap for the upcoming months (January to March) has been shared, outlining new content, but it didn’t mention a full release. This suggests the full release might still be some time away. Given that the devs are focusing on new content and improvements, it’s likely that adding Linux support isn’t their immediate priority. So, while we can speculate that it could come around the full release, possibly by the end of next year, it’s all just speculation for now, so take it with a pinch of salt.
Well, with that we hope your doubts on this matter are cleared. For all your other gaming-related queries, make sure to visit DigiStatement first! Also, speaking of early-access games, click here to read guides about Atlyss!
