SteamOS gets a powerful new weapon: Ryse: Son of Rome developer adds Linux support to its graphics engine

The studio responsible for one of the best-looking Xbox One launch games is making its graphics tools compatible with Linux.

Developer Crytek, maker of the Crysis shooter franchise, revealed today that its Cryengine suite of graphics tools now supports the open-source operating system. This will enable developers that use the development kit to easily bring their titles to Linux in addition to PC and consoles. On top of that, this means that Cryengine also works with SteamOS, the new gaming-focused operating system for living room PCs from Half-Life developer Valve.