Valve Issues Refunds for GTA V on Steam Deck After BattleEye Breaks Linux Compatibility
In a surprising turn of events, Valve is issuing refunds for Grand Theft Auto V purchases on Steam Deck after the recent addition of BattleEye anti-cheat broke the game's compatibility with Linux. This move comes after Rockstar Games seemingly knowingly implemented BattleEye, effectively shifting the blame for Steam Deck incompatibility onto Valve.
Previously, Valve heavily promoted GTA V's compatibility with the Steam Deck, even featuring it on the Steam Deck Verified list and highlighting it as one of the top played games on the platform. However, the addition of BattleEye, which is incompatible with Linux, rendered GTA Online unplayable on the Steam Deck.
While the single-player story mode of GTA V remains functional on Linux and Steam Deck, Valve is offering full refunds, including DLC purchases, in the form of Steam Store credit. This decision has garnered praise from the gaming community, acknowledging Valve's commitment to customer satisfaction despite the challenging situation.
It's important to note that GTA V has been removed from the Steam Deck Verified list due to the online mode's incompatibility. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Linux gaming and the impact of anti-cheat software on platform compatibility.
