Linux Native Client

Started by matt 38 posts 6,503 views

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  1. #1
    matt Facepunch 2,045
    It's our intention for s&box to be cross-platform, a native Linux client is a good start.
  2. #2
    doshic 570
    I will be barking on my knees if you guys add it
  3. #3
    Lord Tank 25
    as a Linux user wanting to make games with the editor, i'd go beyond glazing this game if s&box was native
  4. #4
    hungry ded 6,354
    Adding Linux support is absolutely must-have.
    Especially considering the recent increase in users moving from Windows to Linux distros
  5. #5
    ABOBUS 5
    Unity even has a Linux client, so it would be great if s&box did too.
  6. #6
    Koozy 195
    as a developer who primarily uses linux, i would really appreciate a native linux client
    love u guys for putting in the work <3
  7. #7
    Ducus 5
    The main game not having a Linux Native client isn't necessarily an issue for me, but the editor is more difficult to work with because it doesn't have a native version.
  8. #8
    Rahzok
    Bought the game and the editor. Now I will wait until it works on Linux. I have not used Microslop and I do not intend to. Besides I was really hyped for this release.
  9. #9
    Luneko 710
    The Editor can be quite a hassle to work with on Linux so a native client would be super cool!!!
    Game itself works super well with Proton but it'd still be nice to have a native option also! :)
  10. #10
    David 2,640
    yes pls!!!
  11. #11
    Wingzzzzy 2,103
    Would the linux native client also add the editor?
  12. #12
    Linu 1,495
    Oh yes this would be amazing ! But hopefully that includes the editor.
  13. #13
    Pundyly 3,649
    It will be great addition
  14. #14
    Jonny 4,938
    Yay!
  15. #15
    Горбатый Калоед 830
    I had to switch to Windows to use the s&box editor properly. I'm really looking forward to the release of the native version.
  16. #16
    Leeous 1,595
    Like the guy above me, I'm having to use Windows to use the editor. I would be so grateful if I could do dev on my preferred platform, but regardless, enjoying the tools so far.
  17. #17
    D3XX3R 2,209
    Is there any way for us to contribute to this?
  18. #18
    juzef
    I dont mind having to use Proton for the game itself but i will definitely not switch to Windows to use s&box editor. Any update on the development of the editor for linux? 
  19. #19
    donut_lord 715
    YIPPEE YAY HEHE HOORAY i can finally stop using windows for good 
  20. #20
    Layar 1,600

    D3XX3R posted:

    Is there any way for us to contribute to this?

    I guess you can contribute here:
  21. #21
    Netherr591
    Any updates ?
  22. #22
    Vinchita 20

    D3XX3R posted:

    Is there any way for us to contribute to this?

    The tooling binaries are not ported to linux yet and they are not open source, so we kinda just have to wait untill they port those binaries
  23. #23
    Vlad | VK ¯\ (ツ) /¯
    OMG it's in progress! :O
  24. #24
    Fptbb 10
    Will it include the editor? In the client i have minor issues like crashing the game everytime i change a setting, but the real problem here is the editor, it's almost impossible to use it with wine.
  25. #25
    J0e 310
    I'd appreciate a straight answer on whether this includes the editor, because it's pretty useless if it doesn't. The game itself is playable, but the editor is completely unusable, so the editor should be the primary focus here.
  26. #26
    matt Facepunch Started this 2,045
    You can't make it work on the editor without making it work on the game first.

    One step at a time.
  27. #27
    J0e 310
    Fair enough, that answers my question. Thanks for clearing it up, and sorry if I came across a bit pushy.
  28. edited Aug 2026 #28
    Fptbb 10

    matt posted:

    You can't make it work on the editor without making it work on the game first.

    One step at a time.

    Thanks! We just wanted to know that it was being planned on at all or just the client. Take your time, and know that your efforts are appreciated.
  29. #29
    Laym 1,170
    hell yeah
  30. #30
    McAfee 50
     Any update on the development of the editor for linux? Do you need help?