14 DAY TRIAL // FLASHOUT 2, a futuristic racing game developed and published by Jujubee, will get a Linux version when it is launched.
There was a time when ridiculous racing games that had nothing to do with gravity and physics could be found by the dozens, but that was long ago. This type of games has disappeared for some time now and only a handful can still be played, mostly on consoles.
Developer Jujubee has already released its game on iOS, but now it intends to also make the game available on PC, Linux, Mac OS X, Android, and Windows Phone. Hopefully, the versions for the PC and Linux will feature slightly better graphics.
“FLASHOUT 2 offers a fresh and addicting racing experience featuring a redesigned and enhanced Career Mode with story elements, massive improvements in matter of steering, physics, opponent’s AI, and other gameplay elements, an Online Multiplayer Mode and introduces completely new and exciting game modes, such as Destruction, Elimination and Versus!” reads the official website.
Truth be told, there aren't any crazy racing games on the Linux platform, and technically the developer didn't mention Linux as a supported platform from the start, at least not until it was asked about it. The guys from gamingonlinux.com dropped a question about the Linux version and the developer answered.
“Yes an early Linux version already exists and we try to develop the Mac, Windows and Linux versions at the same time, so the plan is to release the Linux version with the version for Windows and Mac :). Cheers!”
FLASHOUT 2 promises lot of interesting stuff for the players, including an enhanced Career Mode, free online multiplayer with different game modes, 10 highly-detailed futuristic circuits (Los Angeles, London, Paris, Warsaw, Moscow, Frankfurt, just to name a few), interesting mods (Destruction, Elimination, Versus), upgradeable ships, various guns for the gameplay, a powerful AI, superb visual effects, controller support, and more.
FLASHOUT 2 is still in the Steam Greenlight program and awaits votes from the users. The game looks great and comes with many interesting features, so it’s very likely that it will pass this little hurdle. In any case, the title will also be available on Desura for the Linux users.
The game is expected to arrive in Q2 2014, which is probably during the summer. You can find more details about this racing title on the official Steam website.