The Finals is one of the best FPS games of 2023, coming in with a unique mix of Valorant, CS, and Overwatch. While it also takes inspiration from other top picks like COD, Apex, and Rainbow Six Siege, it has a different taste and fell altogether.
Because of its popularity, many Linux users are asking the question of whether they can play The Finals on Linux or not. In short, the game is supported on Linux, but players can’t play it because of a potential issue. Let’s get to the details below.
Does The Finals have Linux Support?
Yes, The Finals has Linux Support, just like other Steam Games. But, one different thing is the competitive aspect.
The Finals has EAC and is not supported on Linux for now. Thus, without EAC you can’t play The Finals on Linux.
Till Steam enabled the EAC for Linux users, there was no way to play The Finals on Linux.
Why play on Linux?
Windows might be the most used OS (Operating System) available for decades, but it is not the only one, and neither is the best for all purposes.
It is a closed OS, meaning users can’t get to the backend and tweak things to their advantage. On the other hand, Linux is an open OS, meaning users can go into the back-end and change things at will or troubleshoot them.
Linux uses the bare minimum from the system specs, while Windows drains it. For work and coding, or certain things, Linux is the king, but still for Gaming, Linux isn’t a peak choice.
- The Finals Error Code TFLA0002, TFGE0003, Server Connection Timed Out
- [Solved] The Finals MatchMaking Failed – Network Error
Why doesn’t The Finals work on Linux?
Just as mentioned, Linux is an open OS, meaning players can do things at will without any boundaries, given that they know the back end.
Games like The Finals are competitive and require an anti-cheat system to maintain discipline and balance. Otherside, hackers can just ruin the whole thing for them.
Developers or Launchers will have to make a separate system for Linux just to run these games. The Finals doesn’t have that yet, but it might come in the future because it is a Steam Game, and Linux supports Steam.
