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Ubisoft to block For Honor on SteamOS and Linux starting September 10
The publisher plans to disable Easy Anti-Cheat on the operating system, making the game unplayable on Linux and Steam Deck.
The short version
- Ubisoft announced it will remove the melee fighting game For Honor from the Linux platform on September 10, 2026.
- The change means the game will no longer be playable on SteamOS, Linux desktops, the Steam Deck, or Steam Machines.
- Ubisoft cited the inability to deploy effective anti-cheat protections on Linux as the reason for the decision.
Key facts
- Ubisoft will block all SteamOS and Linux players from For Honor starting September 10, 2026.[Hacker News]
- The game currently uses Easy Anti-Cheat on Linux, but Ubisoft plans to disable it for the platform.[Hacker News]
- Ubisoft stated that the removal is intended to reinforce a fair competitive environment and ensure player safety.[Hacker News]
- The publisher indicated it would continue to investigate ways to improve its anti-cheat system with the possibility of reopening Linux support in the future.[Hacker News]
What remains uncertain
- It is unclear if or when Ubisoft will find a suitable anti-cheat solution to restore For Honor compatibility for Linux and Steam Deck users.[Hacker News]