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Helldivers 2 will use a rootkit anti-cheat, nProtect GameGuard (self.linux_gaming)
submitted 8 months ago by sp6 to c/linux_gaming
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50/50 chance this breaks Deck and linux support, especially since the commenters' inquiries about it have gone unanswered.

Bogles my mind why a PvE game needs an anti-cheat at all - let alone something as invasive as a rootkit.

Source is the dev's post on, unfortunately, reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Helldivers/comments/19dp2qw/helldivers_2_nprotect_gameguard_anticheat/

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[–] Hominine 40 points 8 months ago (4 children)

Went to buy my son and I copies (we've been waiting for this release) and was gob-smacked to see this. After reading about the monetization we're out.

There are too many quality indie titles to play in lieu of having to bend the knee in this way.

[–] sp6 22 points 8 months ago (1 children)

If you're looking for an indie alternative, Roboquest seems like a good recent shooter for two players. It's on both Steam and GOG. Gunfire Reborn also seems fun.

These aren't indies, but there's also Deep Rock Galactic, L4D2, and of course the original Helldivers.

[–] Hominine 11 points 8 months ago

You are appreciated.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago

Same here, even asked the developer if the Steam Deck is supported but they couldn't tell me.

Refunded it for now, might check back next sale if it works and the microtransactions are acceptable.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

It's not a top-down shooter, but Deep Rock Galactic is an excellent PvE shooter, and the devs care deeply about the community and quality of the game.