Best Answer: Do Game Developers Use Linux?
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Do developers use Linux?

In fact, many software developers choose Linux as their preferred OS for their projects. … But as the core pieces of it are generally open-source, Linux differs from other operating systems. There are also many distros of Linux available that include different software options.

What operating system do game developers use?

You guessed it – Windows. For any games that aren’t web-based or mobile, the answer is surely Windows. Console SDKs have all cross-built from Windows for the last 25 years, as far as I’m aware. For iOS, and Mac, Macs are used.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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