Steel Aces tank MMO enters Early Access with Linux and Windows support
The free-to-play tank warfare MMO Steel Aces has launched its proprietary platform and will arrive on Steam for Linux and Windows next week.
Summary
Armative Studios has launched the Early Access phase for Steel Aces, a free-to-play tank-based MMO. While the game is currently available via a native installer on the developer's official website, a Steam release for both Windows and Linux is scheduled for early next week.
The title features a roster of over 150 historically accurate tanks spanning from the interwar period to the early Cold War. The release includes significant mechanical adjustments to tank steering, track grip, and engine models based on feedback from previous playtests.
Technical mechanics and platform availability
- Platform Support: The game is currently running on a proprietary platform with a native installer, with a Steam release for Linux expected imminently.
- Physics and Ballistics: The combat engine utilizes real ballistics and component-based damage, where shot placement on specific tank parts determines the outcome.
- Mechanical Updates: Recent iterations have implemented changes to tank track grip, steering stability, and engine modeling to improve driving precision.
- Hardware Compatibility: While Linux support is confirmed via Steam, official Steam Deck compatibility and performance benchmarks have not yet been established.
Why it matters
The upcoming Steam release provides more Linux-native options for the free-to-play MMO genre. However, players using handheld devices like the Steam Deck will need to wait for performance testing to confirm if the Unreal Engine 4 implementation runs smoothly on SteamOS.
Original reference: linuxgameconsortium.com →