🐧 Will the new Steam Controller work on linux as a generic gamepad outside steam?

I play games on many launchers, not just steam. I wanted to know if the new steam controller will have gamepad support outside steam on linux? I don't mind if it doesn't have gyro and the extra features outside steam, just that it works as a generic gamepad. Reviews from GamersNexus and Skillup indicate it doesn't work as a generic gamepad on...