Other News about gaming on Linux

What exactly is kernel level-anti-cheat?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. September 2025 - 19:29

I have been using Linux Manjaro and Windows simultaneously for several weeks now, although I increasingly consider Manjaro to be my primary system. I mainly use my PC for university work (which functions flawlessly (mostly)) and gaming. However, I have played relatively few games thus far. I have heard several times that games with anti-cheat do not work or cause problems, but I use Easy Anti-Cheat with 7 Days to Die and have not encountered any issues. However, the new Cod's and Battlefields are said to be unplayable because of the so-called kernel-level anti-cheat. Therefore, I have several questions:
1. What exactly is a kernel anti-cheat? And is it even necessary, I mean, most shooters are flooded with cheaters anyway?
2. Would it be less secure to open this system for Linux systems, or is it simply a matter of laziness?
3. If it is just laziness, is the effort really so great that it is not worthwhile for developers?
4. How do you see the future of this problem? Is a solution in sight, or are there at least some approaches, or will I be "chained" to Windows for the next few years because of this?

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Hydra on Linux

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. September 2025 - 18:39

Hi, people, well... I downloaded DDDA on a windows PC and wanted to transfer the save archive for a Linux PC, someone have an idea with is possible and how can I do it ?

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Xbox controller help needed

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. September 2025 - 18:33

Hi. I need help with my Xbox Controller. It is a X|Y Series controller (model 1914), and it doesn't work over Bluetooth, but it does on USB. I tried xone (with a "Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows") and xpadneo, but it didn't work. This problem also appears on my laptop (Latitude 3540) and even my Steam Deck (256GB LCD). Could someone help?

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Blue Protocol: Star Resonance to be playable on Steam Deck but probably not Desktop Linux

Gaming on Linux - 03. September 2025 - 17:15
Launching sometime in October, the cross-platform anime RPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance will work on Steam Deck but probably not Desktop Linux.

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Aquatic tower defense Operation Octo moves release to September 10 due to Hollow Knight: Silksong

Gaming on Linux - 03. September 2025 - 16:58
Operation Octo from developer Klub Kofta Studio recently shifted the release date to September 10th, to give Hollow Knight: Silksong a little space.

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Check out the new trailer for Goeland where you play as a mischievous seagull

Gaming on Linux - 03. September 2025 - 16:46
From former Eidos Montréal developer solo dev Bryan Martinet of Maarti Games released a new trailer for their comedy exploration adventure Goeland.

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My puzzle game is releasing in 2 weeks

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. September 2025 - 16:44

Hi everyone, I am the developer of Sokobos 2. A puzzle game about pushing vases into your cart, but you can push the cart too.

It works on Linux without Proton and is playable on Steamdeck as well.

It will release on Steam on 19th of September, there's also a demo you can check out right now.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3422180/Sokobos_2/

Any questions or feedback is very welcome!

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Stellaris - Shadows of The Shroud expansion releases September 22

Gaming on Linux - 03. September 2025 - 15:36
Paradox Interactive just announced the Shadows of The Shroud expansion for Stellaris is now set for release on September 22nd.

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Surround sound via eARC (LPCM)

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. September 2025 - 15:27

I'm trying to make my surround system work on Linux. On Windows 11, I do it by setting the sound output to Dolby Atmos. On CachyOS and Ubuntu, I get the option for 5.1 and 7.1. however, when using those, back/side speakers sound test still comes out from the front left/right and my receiver shows stereo signal.

Now my setup is a bit weird and complicated so that might be the cause. My TV is a TCL C7K and it's supposed to support LPCM 7.1 passthrough via eARC. My receiver (Onkyo TX-NR555) however is only ARC so I use an adapter to to connect from the eARC port on the TV and connect as an input in the receiver. This mostly works well but what I've never got to work is LPCM passthrough. I believe C825, my old TV, didn't support it but C7K is supposed to support it but I still can't make it to work so far.

I'm just taking my chance and perhaps someone has/had the same setup and issue as me.
I'm just starting my journey with gaming on Linux. I've been using Ubuntu for many years but I never really game on it until recently and now I'm trying different distros to use as my dedicated gaming OS instead of Windows.

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I wanna switch to Linux but I'm not sure...

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. September 2025 - 15:24

Been a while since I'm on Windows 11. And while it was decent, I've heard that performance wise, Linux was just better. So... How can you switch from Windows to Linux, and what are the pro/cons for both ? I wanted to ask people with experience with both directly since it's the safest way to make a choice. Thank you for reading this

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Twinkleby from Might & Delight to launch September 23 with Linux / Steam Deck support

Gaming on Linux - 03. September 2025 - 15:23
One for fans of cosy casual games. Twinkleby from Shelter developer Might & Delight is set to launch September 23 with full Linux and Steam Deck support.

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Steam Tinker Launch - Fallout4 - Vortex - ReShade

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. September 2025 - 14:40

I have used STL to setup vortext and mod Fallout4, i've tested this successfully and everything is working great.

However, I cannot get Reshade to work. I've enabled it in the STL menu options. I've used the install script and installed it correctly to the Fallout4 game folder. I've added the "WINEDLLOVERRIDES="d3dcompiler_47=n;dxgi=n,b" %command%" command to the Fallout4 launch options in steam.

But still cannot get reshade to launch.

Has anyone managed to get this working?

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Pixeljam have launched a new Kickstarter to get Dino Run 2 ready for Early Access

Gaming on Linux - 03. September 2025 - 14:34
Dino Run 2 is finally actually happening, with the latest Kickstarter aiming to get enough funds to make it ready for Early Access.

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You can get The Plucky Squire, Return to Monkey Island and more in Humble Choice

Gaming on Linux - 03. September 2025 - 14:16
Humble Choice has a new bundle up for September 2025 containing some more nice games. Here's your usual GamingOnLinux overview of what to expect.

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Has anyone used the new gaming distro Omarchy yet?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. September 2025 - 14:10

I was curious how it is out of the box for gaming and performance.

Since it is Arch based seems good for new hardware.

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Having trouble running the Anno 117 demo on Linux Mint.

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 03. September 2025 - 13:39

Running the Steam version. The launcher comes up and tries to start the game, I get a black screen, and then it disappears. Steam says the game is still running. I tried going back to Anno 1800 (which I've successfully run before) but it's now doing the same thing. Anyone got any ideas? AMD Ryzen 5 9600X/AMD 7600 GPU/32 GB RAM.

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