CryEngine gets native Linux support

Crytek has moved to support open source OS Linux with its powerful game development platform CryEngine.

The Crysis developer is set to show off a tech demo of the toolset on Linux at next week’s GDC through March 19th and 21st.

As well as adding Linux support, the latest update for the engine includes a new physically based shading render pipeline, designed to mimic real-world physics and create more realistic lighting and materials.

During the conference, Crytek will also be debuting a new military strategy game called The Collectables for iOS and Android.

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