having used desktop linux before i even started gaming on a pc, things are easier but still not there yet for the general masses. personally, it is still not there either.
take one of the most popular ea sports title. it does not run:
- on linux via proton, because of anti-cheat
- inside a windows vm (in linux), because of anti-cheat
- via cloud streaming (technically perhaps because of the previous reason)
still got people exploiting and just a horrible experience in competitive mode. so much so that devs refuse to allow a universal marketplace. the console folks disable crossplay to avoid any trouble in competitive modes.
the same publisher went out of their way to support nintendo switch with crossplay, but steam deck does not seem to be big enough to go through with the actual work in making things work right. these titles print money and have the most means to make this possible from their end.
so if you want to play mainstream online experiences, or with simulator accessories, you are mostly on your own or dedicated community efforts. maybe a few more years in the oven?
take one of the most popular ea sports title. it does not run:
- on linux via proton, because of anti-cheat
- inside a windows vm (in linux), because of anti-cheat
- via cloud streaming (technically perhaps because of the previous reason)
still got people exploiting and just a horrible experience in competitive mode. so much so that devs refuse to allow a universal marketplace. the console folks disable crossplay to avoid any trouble in competitive modes.
the same publisher went out of their way to support nintendo switch with crossplay, but steam deck does not seem to be big enough to go through with the actual work in making things work right. these titles print money and have the most means to make this possible from their end.
so if you want to play mainstream online experiences, or with simulator accessories, you are mostly on your own or dedicated community efforts. maybe a few more years in the oven?