For Honor Linux and SteamOS Restriction Reported After Anti-Cheat Decision

By Indie Kings | September 23, 2026

Updated September 23, 2026: XDA reports that Ubisoft removed For Honor from Linux because it could not meaningfully deploy protection, while Ubisoft's Store currently lists the Standard Edition as free. The Store page confirms Easy Anti-Cheat and Windows 10 requirements; XDA dates the free-to-keep offer through September 28, 2026.

Verification note: [NEEDS VERIFICATION] The Linux and SteamOS platform claim in this draft comes from XDA's September 22 report. The Ubisoft Store page reviewed confirms the free listing and anti-cheat requirement but does not publish the original platform notice.

Image: For Honor gameplay screenshot. Credit: Ubisoft via XDA.

What XDA reports

XDA's September 22 report says Ubisoft is removing For Honor from the Linux platform because it cannot meaningfully deploy the protection required for the game's competitive modes. The report specifically connects the change to Linux and SteamOS users.

This article treats that statement as a reported platform decision, not as a universal conclusion about Ubisoft's anti-cheat policy. The original Ubisoft notice was not available in the public Store page reviewed for this draft.

What Ubisoft's Store confirms

Ubisoft's official For Honor Store page currently lists the Standard Edition as free and identifies Easy Anti-Cheat as required. The same page lists Windows 10 as the operating system requirement and describes For Honor as a PC and console multiplayer title.

The Store page confirms the commercial state of the listing and the anti-cheat requirement. It does not explain the Linux block, campaign access, refund eligibility, or whether the offer remains available after the date reported by XDA.

Claim	Evidence reviewed	Confidence
For Honor is listed free on Ubisoft Store	Official Ubisoft Store page	Confirmed at review time
Easy Anti-Cheat is required	Official Ubisoft Store page	Confirmed at review time
Linux and SteamOS were removed	XDA report quoting Ubisoft's explanation	Reported, primary notice not recovered
Free offer ends September 28, 2026	XDA report dated September 22	Reported date, verify before relying on it
All modes are unavailable on Linux	No complete Ubisoft feature matrix reviewed	Unknown

Why Linux and SteamOS users are affected

SteamOS is based on Linux, so a platform restriction that applies to Linux can also affect Steam Deck owners. XDA's report describes the impact as an online-play restriction tied to anti-cheat protection, not as a general statement that every For Honor mode behaves identically.

That distinction matters for players deciding whether to claim a free copy. A Store listing can confirm ownership and system requirements while still leaving feature availability unclear on a non-Windows platform.

The temporary free offer

Per XDA, Ubisoft is offering For Honor free to keep on its Store through September 28, 2026. The official Store page confirms the free Standard Edition listing, but its rendered offer date is not exposed in the page text reviewed here.

Treat this as dated news rather than a lasting free-to-keep promise. Check the live Store listing before acting, and do not infer that the offer applies to every edition or platform. This article includes no affiliate purchase link or purchase recommendation.

Check the live Store page: Confirm the offer is still active before claiming it.
Check the edition: The Store page reviewed refers to the Standard Edition.
Check platform support: The Store's Windows requirement does not answer Linux feature availability.
Avoid refund assumptions: XDA's separate refund report is an anecdote, not a Valve or Ubisoft policy.

What remains unknown

The available sources do not establish a complete Linux feature matrix, a permanent platform policy, or a general refund precedent. The report also does not show whether offline or campaign content remains available on every distribution channel.

For now, the safest description is narrow: XDA reported a Linux and SteamOS restriction, Ubisoft's Store currently shows a free Standard Edition with Easy Anti-Cheat, and the reported free-offer date needs a fresh check. This is news about a changing platform policy, not a final compatibility verdict.

FAQ

Is For Honor available on Linux?
XDA reports that Ubisoft removed For Honor from Linux. The official Store page reviewed lists Windows 10 requirements, so Linux availability remains a reported restriction rather than a fully documented feature matrix.

Why did Ubisoft remove Linux support?
Per XDA, Ubisoft said it could not meaningfully deploy protection for the game's competitive modes on Linux.

Is For Honor free right now?
Ubisoft's Store page currently lists the Standard Edition as free. XDA reports that the offer ends September 28, 2026, so verify the live offer before relying on it.

Does the free offer include every edition?
The Store page reviewed refers to the Standard Edition. No broader edition entitlement is established here.

Can Linux players still use every mode?
The reviewed sources do not provide a complete answer. XDA focuses on the platform restriction, while Ubisoft's Store page does not list Linux modes.

Does one refund report prove a Steam policy?
No. XDA's separate refund article describes one player experience, not a general Valve or Ubisoft refund policy.

Bottom Line

For Honor is a dated Linux and SteamOS compatibility story, not a final platform ruling. XDA reports a restriction, Ubisoft confirms a free Standard Edition listing and Easy Anti-Cheat requirement, and players should verify the live offer and feature details before claiming or recommending it.