EA Broke Down Battlefield 1 and Other Installments of the Series. Steam Deck and Linux Users Get Telling Message

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a sense of deja vu when yet another beloved title becomes inaccessible due to unnecessary technical hurdles. The recent turn of events with Battlefield 1 on Linux PCs and Steam Deck feels all too familiar, reminding me of the Grand Theft Auto V fiasco just a while ago.


On Battlefield 1’s 8th anniversary, Electronic Arts unexpectedly introduced a new anti-cheat system in the game, causing disruptions for many players. This update may have also triggered DDOS attacks on EA’s servers.

Based on reports from gamers on Reddit, it seems that a kernel-level anti-cheat system is causing issues for Linux PC and Steam Deck users in running the game. Upon attempting to launch the game, an error message pops up instead.

EA Broke Down Battlefield 1 and Other Installments of the Series. Steam Deck and Linux Users Get Telling Message

It’s important to mention that this action by EA isn’t surprising, as they had previously announced a change of this kind. Similarly, both Battlefield 2024 and Battlefield V faced the same outcome. Unfortunately, neither game operates on Linux-based systems, and an EA representative has officially stated that it does not provide support for such a system.

In this situation, the discontent among players is more pronounced, largely due to the fact that Battlefield 1, being a highly acclaimed part of the series, has a higher rating compared to subsequent releases like BF2042 and BF5. With many people still actively playing it on Steam today, removing this gaming opportunity from some isn’t a pleasant move at all.

It’s important to note that some users on the comments section have shared experiences of the game failing to start after the recent update, specifically on Windows 10. This suggests that the issue may be more substantial than before, warranting further investigation by EA.

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2024-10-23 14:01