Ubisoft's FOR HONOR will block SteamOS / Linux players starting September 10
Ubisoft has announced that the game For Honor will block Linux and SteamOS users starting September 10th. The company cites an inability to effectively deploy anti-cheat software on the platform as the primary reason for the decision.
Why it matters
This move highlights the ongoing friction between major game publishers and the growing Linux gaming ecosystem, specifically impacting Steam Deck users.
Ubisoft have announced that their third-person hero-based melee fighting game FOR HONOR will be blocking all SteamOS / Linux players on September 10th.
The game uses Easy Anti-Cheat which is currently enabled for Linux, but they plan to disable it - making it another game that will no longer be playable across Linux Desktop, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
In an announcement on the official site they said:
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