Ethan Crossfield 
For Honor players on Linux, Steam Deck, and SteamOS have a firm date to remember: Ubisoft will end support for those platforms on September 10, 2026. The change does not signal the end of the multiplayer game across every platform, but it will remove access for a portion of its long-standing player base. Anyone using a Steam Deck to play For Honor should plan around the shutdown, while fans elsewhere can continue playing under the current support plan.
What is changing for For Honor players
Ubisoft disclosed the platform change in a recent Ranked FAQ. For Honor will be removed from Linux on September 10, 2026, which also makes the game unavailable on Steam Deck and SteamOS. The company attributed the decision to difficulties deploying meaningful protection on Linux, making anti-cheat the central reason for the shutdown.
This is a platform-specific support decision rather than a full closure of For Honor. Ubisoft has continued releasing updates since the game launched in February 2017, and the announcement does not indicate that support is ending on other platforms. Players who do not rely on Linux-based hardware should therefore see no immediate change based on the information currently available.
Who is affected by the shutdown
The announcement directly affects Linux users and Steam Deck owners who run the game through SteamOS. For those players, September 10 is the point at which For Honor will no longer be playable through the affected platforms. The game has reportedly performed well on Steam Deck, which makes the loss particularly significant for fans who have built their portable gaming routine around it.
The exact number of affected players is unknown. SteamDB data shows that For Honor regularly reaches more than 5,000 concurrent players, but that figure does not identify how many are using Linux or Steam Deck. The overall population remains notable for a game released nearly a decade ago, helped by its continued stream of updates and distinctive third-person multiplayer combat.
What players should expect next
Ubisoft has not closed the door permanently. The company said it will keep exploring ways to improve its anti-cheat approach and may reopen the platform in the future. That is only a possibility, not a commitment or a timetable, so affected players should treat the September 10 shutdown as definitive for now.
There is also no indication that Ubisoft is preparing a sequel, although the original game remains supported elsewhere. For Honor’s continued population shows that its sword-focused PvP format still has a dedicated audience, even as Linux and Steam Deck users face an abrupt interruption. Players deciding whether to remain invested should watch for further Ubisoft announcements rather than assume that access will return quickly.
What players should know
- Linux support ends on September 10, 2026.
- For Honor will also become unavailable on Steam Deck and SteamOS because they rely on the affected Linux environment.
- Ubisoft has not announced a broader shutdown for other platforms.
- The company is investigating anti-cheat improvements that could allow a future return, but no date is promised.
- The number of Linux and Steam Deck players affected is unclear.
Expert View
This is a disappointing platform loss for a game that has maintained a healthy audience through years of updates, especially because For Honor has been a strong fit for Steam Deck play. Ubisoft’s anti-cheat explanation is clear, and the possibility of reopening Linux support offers some hope, but players should make alternative plans instead of relying on a future reversal.
