Anti-cheat on Linux is a Joke

Why do AAA game developers take macOS more seriously than Linux—even in competitive gaming?

In this video, we break down the uncomfortable reality behind why Linux continues to be sidelined by major studios, despite vocal community demand and tools like Proton. From kernel-level anti-cheat concerns to fragmented distributions, higher security costs, and brutal business economics, this isn’t just bias—it’s risk management.

📌 Chapters
00:00 – The Hard Truth About Linux & Competitive Gaming
00:10– Fortnite Returning To Mac?
00:42 – The Biggest problem Game Developers Have With Linux
01:21 – Open Source Nature Hurting Developers (Rare case)
01:52 – Kernel Level Anti-Cheat IS important
02:17 – Linux Anti-Cheat is useless
02:37 – There isn't a work around this
03:22 – The Business Math The Internet Doesn't Like To Hear
03:52 – AI can't save Linux Gaming
04:39 – Conclusion And Windows Relation to Mac OS & Linux gaming