EA: Let Linux & Steam Deck gamers in.

Please add native Linux support to Javelin Anti-Cheat so legitimate players on desktop Linux and Steam Deck can participate fairly without compromising security.

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Why we’re asking

EA titles using Javelin Anti-Cheat currently prevent Linux and Steam Deck players from accessing online features, even with compatibility tools like Proton. As Javelin is EA's own solution, adding native Linux support would enable fair play for all platforms while upholding anti-cheat standards.

  • Fair access for legitimate Linux & Steam Deck owners
  • Direct implementation in EA's Javelin Anti-Cheat
  • Maintains security goals with expanded platform support
  • Benefits millions of Steam Deck users and growing Linux gaming community

Affected Games

Popular EA titles using Javelin Anti-Cheat, including major releases like Battlefield 6 and skate., are currently incompatible with Linux and Steam Deck for online play. Both are available now on Steam, but their online features are blocked due to anti-cheat restrictions. Examples include:

  • Battlefield 6 — A flagship multiplayer shooter, fully released and popular on Steam, blocked for Linux/Steam Deck online play.
  • skate. — The highly anticipated reboot, now available on Steam, inaccessible for online features on Linux-based systems.
  • Battlefield 2042 — Previous title still affected by Javelin restrictions.
  • F1 24 — Racing title impacted for online modes.
  • Other multiplayer EA games using kernel-level Javelin Anti-Cheat.

Adding Linux support would unlock these titles for over 2 million Steam Deck users and the growing Linux gaming community, ensuring paying customers can fully enjoy their purchases.

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Steam Deck & SteamOS

The Steam Deck runs on SteamOS, a Linux-based system, and uses Proton for Windows game compatibility. However, Javelin Anti-Cheat's lack of native Linux support blocks online features in otherwise compatible games.

  • Players impacted: Desktop Linux users and Steam Deck owners who own EA titles. With millions of Steam Decks sold and growing adoption, this affects a significant community.
  • What we’re asking: EA to integrate Linux support into Javelin Anti-Cheat, allowing Proton-enabled titles to access online play.
  • Outcome: Expanded access for paying customers, preserved anti-cheat effectiveness, and support for emerging platforms like handhelds.
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If a game launches but online play is blocked, it's often due to anti-cheat incompatibility — not Proton itself. Linux support in Javelin would resolve this.

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We’re asking EA to add native Linux support to their Javelin Anti-Cheat system, enabling legitimate Linux and Steam Deck users to access online features while maintaining robust anti-cheat protections.

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Single-player may work in some cases, but online multiplayer is typically blocked due to Javelin Anti-Cheat's Windows-only design. This petition seeks official Linux compatibility.

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Javelin is EA's proprietary kernel-level anti-cheat, required for many multiplayer titles. Its current lack of Linux support is the primary barrier for Steam Deck and desktop Linux gamers.

Other anti-cheat solutions like BattlEye and Easy Anti-Cheat have successfully added Linux/Proton support. EA can extend Javelin similarly, ensuring fair play across platforms.