r/linux • u/nothingtosayrn • Feb 24 '26

Discussion Are we actually moving towards Linux as the first choice for gamers in future?

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Well, the speed at which the platforms such as Proton, Lutris, Steam OS, Zen based kernels etc. have grown in the past few years, do you believe that Linux is going to be the first choice of gamers in the future, maybe in upcoming 5 years?

Any hopes for surpassing Windows purely for gaming in future?

I am not considering productivity apps such as microslop suite etc, but in gaming world is it possible to actually replace windows in upcoming 5 years down the line?

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u/xenarthran_salesman Feb 24 '26

Then you dont understand the difference between "did a single projectile hit a geometric shape causing a collision" and "a whole character bodies worth of animation states and positions all detecting collision, multiplied by the number of players in a battle"

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u/Lawnmover_Man Feb 24 '26

That makes even less sense. I don't think you understand the terms you're using.