Nope. If you pick the Linux version on a desktop Linux it doesn't even have a binary, so the game can't launch. On normal Linux you have to pick the Proton version. The Linux binary only downloads on Steam Deck.

EDIT: This is no longer true. If you simply disable the compatibility modes, the native steam deck now downloads nicely on Linux, and it runs straight out of the box for me, and with much less stuttering

The Steam Deck comes in essentially one hardware configuration with one operating system complying to one set of standards. Linux users have a higher-than-average tendency to do weird, nonstandard shit on their computers and then complain when it breaks something. On Windows, Steam OS, and Mac, if you test it on maybe 5 different configurations, you're done. With Linux, you have to test at least four different distros (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch), two different packaging formats for Steam (Flatpak, native package), and two windowing systems (X.org, Wayland). Plus the proprietary NVIDIA drivers along with open-source drivers. That's already 32 combinations for 2% market share.

They're probably just saying "don't ask us

And people will ask, and will leave negative reviews when the game doesn't work on their heavily customised setup. They are probably already writing negative reviews, just look at the comments under the OP.

Support the Steam Linux Runtime. Same as every other port?

But isn't the steam deck Arch as well? So I wonder if there's still a difference where they support just the deck specific specs...

But if it's a Linux native build, and the deck is arch, it would stand to reason that you could at least get the build on arch. Maybe they're doing a check against the uname or something to verify what you're running.

You don't have to support any specific Linux, valve provides all the necessary runtimes

https://gitlab.steamos.cloud/steamrt/steamrt/-/blob/steamrt/scout/README.md

Proton still perpetuates Microsoft’s monopoly on graphics APIs etc.

The way I see it, native support means our platform is actually being supported.

Though it seems I may have celebrated too soon here...

Now that there is a Steam Deck Native build, is Baldur’s Gate 3 supported on Linux?

Larian does not provide support for the Linux platform. The Steam Deck Native build is only supported on Steam Deck.

For me, it shows that they actually care to support Linux. It doesn't really materially change anything, but to does show a sign that they're putting real effort in to support the growing Linux population, rather than just ignoring it and hoping Proton handles it.

does this mean it will perform better on the steamdeck?

I appreciate the opinion!

I pretty much know that stuff, and it's probably another small reason I haven't played it yet. But also knowing that, I wouldn't expect the turn based CRPG feel or anything like.

Well and also, BG1 EE and BG2 EE work great for me in Linux (I think they have native versions so no surprise) so I can get a shot of the real shit whenever I want, lol.

Having a couch PC with its own monitor(s) able to swing in and out of the way without taking over the TV is a game changer. I can play BG while hanging out with my family and pause it at any time.

Oh there's DEFINITELY some NSFW parts that show A LOT, . but the game definitely lets you know when they're about to happen/ have to look for it

They promised one years ago, definitely coming soon

They should sponsor HGL. No need to reinvent the wheel, and the project could always use the money and fame.

Heroic Launcher fulfils the basics for it.

The official post on the website says that there’s currently no support for other native Linux platforms besides steam deck, so maybe a bit further down the road with the next patch.

Steam packages its own Linux runtimes and seldom uses system dependencies. Maybe SteamOS has a different runtime for Steam Deck though.

Wait, I played bg3 on my steam deck over a year ago and it ran just fine. So what’s the difference here? Is this new thing specifically made to run on the steam deck whereas before I was just lucky that bg3 ran on the steam deck?

I actually gave it a try by just disabling the forced compatability and then using __GL_13ebad=0x1 %command% in the launch options. it works with dlss. only issue for me are the frame drops that pretty much make it unplayable. i saw a post somewhere, someone was saying more power was going to their gpu on the native build. i think that's what's happening to me and its causing some throttling. on proton with vulkan, the game runs fine for the most part.

Ah ok that makes sense, I totally forgot about the Larian account. Thank you!

Same reason they disabled local multiplayer for the Xbox Series S