GTA 5 has been a favorite of gamers for 9 years. The popular game could be played on platforms such as Linux systems and Steam Deck for a long time. However, Rockstar Games recently added an anti-cheat system called BattlEye to the PC version of the game . Unfortunately, this system has created a big problem for Linux users. The game will no longer be available on Linux systems and Steam Deck. Steam has started offering refunds to those who purchase the game . Here are the details…
GTA 5 Linux support ends: Steam offers refund option
The integration of the BattlEye security system prevented GTA 5 from running on Linux and devices running SteamOS. This naturally led to serious disappointment in the Linux community. Steam Deck users in particular began to complain that they were no longer able to play GTA 5.
A player requested a refund on Steam and was granted the request. This has led to an increase in refund requests from other players. However, it has been noted that these refunds are not available to every user. Due to Steam’s standard refund policies, users who have played the game for a long time or users who have been out for a long time cannot receive a refund.
The good news is that Rockstar has announced that the game’s single-player campaign is still playable on Linux. So, while the online mode will be a pain, it is still possible to play the single-player campaign. Still, this is pretty sad news for Linux users, especially Steam Deck owners.
After all, a big game like GTA 5 no longer being supported on these platforms could upset many players. Do you think Rockstar should bring back Linux support to fix this issue, or should they just focus on Windows and other platforms? You can leave your opinions in the comments section below.
