In February 2025, the hacker group released a crack for the native Linux version of Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Sid Meier's Civilization VII on Linux: Anticipation and Speculation
[Civilization VII] Guide for windows users struggling to get it to work
Ease of Use: The "Linux-Razor1911" release typically includes the game files in a .tar archive and a replacement libsteam_api.so file. Users often run the game through a Civ7_linux_Vulkan.sh script, making it relatively straightforward to execute on various Linux distributions. Why the Linux Version was Targeted
Razor1911 and the Linux Community
Linux, an open-source operating system, has seen a significant surge in popularity over the years, not just among developers and server administrators but also among gamers. Initially perceived as being less gamer-friendly due to limited game compatibility, the Linux gaming ecosystem has grown exponentially. This growth is largely attributed to the development of compatibility layers like Wine, and more importantly, the Proton compatibility layer developed by Valve, which has enabled thousands of Windows games to run on Linux with varying degrees of success.