The problem that I have with this particularly, is that far too many times I've heard, the reason to not do something on Linux, is SOP just cause. I was looking at Reddit posts, to find out why there isn't better Linux support for peripheral administration on Linux.
Thats when I stumbled upon a post, that appeared to come from one of SteelSeries staff members. While they felt sympathy for us, the reason they gave, was simply a reason of cost. The cost of ongoing continued support down the line, to build the software and keep it updated.
And while the peripheral's are better supported on MAC as well, as they provide official software and support for MAC, the staff member did go on to say, that even with MAC, they have had problems, supporting the software, do to MAC related issues.
I felt like in the end, this is at least in part, the same excuse that every developer gives for reasons not to support Linux. I think another reason, is because they make special deals to support the largest marketshare, such as Windows, cause thats where the money is.
Its really how Microsoft was able to secure its world domination monopoly, by insuring that all software was coded for Windows, leaving people with no other choice. This is why MAC has been Microsoft's only true competitor in the space.
And even though Linux is starting to get more adoption, especially those users of Steam Deck's, its still a very slow crawl up a mountain battle, trying to get proprietary software support for Linux, cause the market share isn't there.
As far as anti-cheat is concerned specifically, I consider it a blatant disregard for Linux users. This is what I was trying to warn @anon96359095 about, and he didn't believe me that it was an issue, when I told him that there were games using anti-cheat that don't work on Linux.
The real problem is, these gaming developers have shifted their operation to be money first, support 2nd, Linux 3rd. Do you see how much some games are costing now days, over 100 bucks now for some of them! Its all about the money, thats how corporate looks at the games they make, the developers, and the people who buy their games.
Several games under the EA umbrella, have caught under fire, due to their SOP now. Star Wars Outlaws, is simply one of many recent games that people hate, for many different reasons. When you make games for shareholders, and not the people, don't be surprised when the people revolt, and don't buy your games.
(Jedi Survivor)
(good old days)
