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I dual boot with win 11, I do so for programming purposes, not gaming. I read online that the game straight up blocks Linux on all fronts (typical EA). So, I booted into win 11 and launched the beta. It still refused to start and complained that secure boot was "disabled". Booted into BIOS and it was enabled, but not active. I had to reset the keys to the windows default keys to be able to play this game. This is a no go for me. Not giving them my money until they stop this bullshit. Just wanted to let everyone know the situation so far.

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[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 31 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (7 children)

It isn't worth the nonsense, check out the new community I started for battlefield-like indie games !indiefields@sopuli.xyz

A good alternative recommendation is Easy Red 2

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1324780/Easy_Red_2/

That developer deserves a measly $10 far more than EA does, and the game is better than any recent battlefields in terms of realism and depth of gameplay. The game has a full inventory system and extensive easy to use command controls for AI troops (that are actually tactically useful) that creates along with the polished gunplay and tank combat mechanics a very compelling gameplay loop.

ER2 is a blast on my Steam Deck!!

Give your money to artists and game developers so they can live decent lives, the executives of EA won't know what to do with your money except fire more developers and buy an even bigger yacht.

[–] SteveNashFan@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Easy Red 2, Ravenfield, OG Battlefront 2... plenty of games out there!

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