Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launches on Steam, highlighting its compatibility with SteamOS/Linux and marking a significant point for Linux gaming.
The biggest story today is the launch of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam on Steam, which is notable not just for the arrival of a much-anticipated tactical shooter but particularly for its support of SteamOS and Linux. This news, reported by GamingOnLinux, underscores a growing trend where more games are becoming accessible on Linux-based systems, aligning with ongoing community efforts to expand Linux gaming.
VR Games Get a Boost
In other news, the VR gaming scene continues to evolve with announcements from a recent VR Games Showcase, as highlighted by another GamingOnLinux report. Among the titles featured were System Shock VR and High On Life VR. While specific details were sparse, the reveal indicates a slow but steady enrichment of the VR catalogue, much awaited by VR enthusiasts. The hope that Valve will finally release new hardware, like the anticipated “Steam Frame,” remains a desire yet to be realized.
Total War: Warhammer 3 Update
RockPaperShotgun has provided insights into the upcoming content for Total War: Warhammer 3. Scheduled for September, a free vampiric update is set to drop alongside the “Lords of the End Times” DLC. This expansion promises four new legendary lords, major reworks to existing gameplay elements such as the Vampire Counts, and innovative endgame scenarios. However, the abundance of legendary titles might lead to an oversaturation, possibly dampening the unique appeal of each character.
Linux and Open Source Steadily Advance
The ongoing development of Linux and open-source ecosystems receives a boost from the “bullet-proof KDE Software initiative,” reported by GamingOnLinux. With funding aimed at providing long-term support for KDE Plasma, this initiative promises increased stability and reliability for Linux desktop environments, which could translate to enhanced performance for gaming and other high-resource applications on Linux platforms.
Other Notable Mentions
- The quirky co-op puzzler Big Walk remains in the news as developers House House expressed uncertainty about the game’s future content, according to RockPaperShotgun. There currently aren’t plans for new DLC, indicating the game may continue to be a standalone experience.
- Cinder City, a sci-fi MMO, is opening sign-ups for pre-alpha testing later this month. Per RockPaperShotgun, players can gauge how the game handles significant system demands amidst somewhat old-school shooter aesthetics.
- On a lighter and rather surprising note, Chris Hansen was banned live from Roblox during a safety panel at CrimeCon. Presented by PCGamesN, this incident highlighted the irony and perhaps the rigor of Roblox’s internal moderation systems.
