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The point is that Proton puts them in a win win position. If Windows stays popular, they're fine. If Windows tanks, they're fine.
by jayd16 7mo ago
The point is that Proton puts them in a win win position. If Windows stays popular, they're fine. If Windows tanks, they're fine.
- pjmlp 7mo agoIf Windows tanks their fountain runs dry.
- jayd16 7mo agoWhat is the scenario where windows becomes so unpopular, computer games stop being made entirely instead of another OS filling that gap?
- pjmlp 7mo agoThe doom that is repeated all the time on Linux forums, or even here.
- instig007 7mo agoThe industry will adapt quickly, especially the part that's using multiplatform mainstream engines like UE/Unity. Lots of new/recent native MacOS releases nowadays: https://store.steampowered.com/macos https://store.steampowered.com/macos
- pjmlp 7mo agoThe same that support Linux and yet Valve has to come up with Proton.
- jayd16 7mo agoDevelopers chase the user base. If and when the users choose Linux developers will target Linux. Proton as a project let's valve hedge on the heir apparent OS without upfront developer cost. If the Linux player base grows, developers will follow and valve is poised to remain dominant.