Board game HEAT: Pedal to the Metal getting native Linux release
Mipmap Digital is developing an official digital adaptation of the award-winning board game HEAT: Pedal to the Metal with confirmed native Linux support.
Summary
Croatian studio Mipmap Digital, which specializes in digital board game adaptations, has secured licensing from Asmodee to create the official video game version of HEAT: Pedal to the Metal. The card-driven 1960s motorsport racing game will launch with native Linux support, cross-platform multiplayer, and the Legends expansion included at no extra cost.
What the digital adaptation includes
- Native Linux support confirmed by developers
- 3D recreations of four circuits: USA, France, Great Britain, and Italy
- Cross-platform online multiplayer with private lobbies and matchmaking
- Legends expansion bundled free at launch; additional expansions planned post-launch
- Championship mode with garage upgrades, sponsorships, weather, and road conditions
- Solo play against AI "Legends" or local custom multiplayer with friends
Why it matters
Native Linux support for a licensed digital board game adaptation remains relatively uncommon, making this a notable addition for Linux gamers. Mipmap Digital's specialization in board game adaptations suggests technical competence in translating tabletop mechanics to digital platforms.
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