Bungie’s extraction first person shooter is ready to launch on March 5, but its anti-cheat system could prevent a big audience from with the ability to play it. The PvPve game has experienced delays and controversy in getting launched, but now, because it nears its release day, it appears those that play on a Steam Machine or prefer Linux may have to sit down this one out resulting from its use of the BattlEye anti-cheat system. Per a report (via TechPowerUp), Bungie previously used BattlEye with Destiny 2, which didn’t support Linux, nor has there been any statement regarding compatibility with the Steam Machine, which uses a custom Linux-based OS. Interestingly enough, it is feasible to get BattEye to work on the Steam Machine because of Valve’s support, nevertheless it does require the developer to contact them to enable. Nevertheless, as of the time of this writing, it doesn’t appear that Bungie has done that.
“As we mentioned previously, BattlEye on Proton integration has reached some extent where all a developer must do is reach out BattlEye to enable it for his or her title. No additional work is required by the developer besides that communication. Partners have began turning on BattlEye support for his or her titles, meaning these games at the moment are working on Steam Deck.”
– Valve
Pre-orders for Marathon are up for PC (paradoxically via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and the sport will support each cross-saves and cross-play. Per the press release, there can be standard, deluxe, and collector’s editions, together with a limited edition custom DualSense wireless controller and Pulse Elite wireless headset available to buy.
“Bungie announced today that players will begin unraveling the mysteries of Tau Ceti IV when Marathon launches on March 5*. In Marathon, players scavenge the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV as a bio-cybernetic Runner while surviving against hostile security forces, rival Runners, and inhospitable environments to hunt their fortune.”
– Bungie
It’ll be interesting to see how Marathon fares against Arc Raiders, the present king of extraction FPS, which continues to drag in nearly 350,000 players since its October release. It must also be noted that Arc Raiders does support the Steam Machine.
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