Cyberpunk 2077 can be played on Linux at launch thanks to Steam Play


Linux gamers won't be left behind with Cyberpunk 2077, as the game is now playable on Linux thanks to an update to Valve's Steam Play service. As you may know, Steam Play allows people to play Windows games on Linux using Proton, a compatibility layer (actually a specially modified version of WINE), and Proton has just received a version 5.13-4 update. It's an update that is only compatible with Cyberpunk 2077, with the caveat that you'll need to use an AMD graphics card (and you must have Mesa 21.0-devel Git). Of course, how the game will actually work on Linux distros in these early days is another matter, since there are already many question marks over how many bugs there are when running native Cyberpunk 2077. on Windows, at least according to some reports.

Mixed bag

Initial feedback from Linux users about Phoronix, who have spotted this development, is mixed, with some not getting the game to work, but others reporting a game running just fine (on Ubuntu anyway). So, potential (and possibly expected) startup issues aside, it's impressive to see Cyberpunk 2077 be ready for Linux gamers on launch day, though not everyone may be able to play successfully anytime soon. the match. Cyberpunk 2077 has certainly been a huge success on Windows, breaking the record for concurrent players on Steam for a single-player game (and setting a new record for Twitch viewing, too). Today's best Cyberpunk 2077 deals Cyberpunk 2077 - PlayStation 4 Cyberpunk 2077 - PlayStation 4 Cyberpunk 2077 standard...