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Ubisoft's For Honor to block SteamOS/Linux players starting September 10
Key points
- For Honor will block SteamOS/Linux players starting September 10.
- Ubisoft cites anti-cheat deployment issues on Linux as the reason.
- The game uses Easy Anti-Cheat, which is currently Linux-enabled.
- This change affects Steam Deck and other Linux-based systems.
For Honor Discontinues Linux Support
Ubisoft has announced that its third-person melee fighting game, For Honor, will cease support for SteamOS and Linux players beginning September 10. This change means the game will no longer be accessible on Linux Desktop, Steam Deck, and Steam Machine platforms.
Anti-Cheat Concerns Cited
The decision stems from Ubisoft's stated inability to "meaningfully deploy protection" on the Linux platform to ensure a fair competitive environment. While For Honor utilizes Easy Anti-Cheat, which is generally compatible with Linux, Ubisoft plans to disable its functionality for Linux users.
Impact on Players
This move directly affects players who access For Honor via Linux-based systems, including the popular Steam Deck. Ubisoft indicated that they would continue to investigate ways to improve their anti-cheat systems with the possibility of re-enabling the platform in the future, but no timeline was provided.
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Reporting from
Ubisoft announced that its game For Honor will no longer be playable on SteamOS/Linux, including Steam Deck, from September 10. The company stated this decision is due to an inability to deploy sufficient anti-cheat protection on the Linux platform, impacting players who use these operating systems.