From The Verge · Terrence O'Brien · · 50s
Epic Games Launcher heads to SteamOS
Epic Games confirms its Linux launcher will officially support SteamOS and Steam Decks, though Fortnite compatibility remains uncertain.
In brief
Epic Games confirms its Linux launcher will officially support SteamOS and Steam Decks, though Fortnite compatibility remains uncertain. Epic Games confirmed SteamOS support for its Linux launcher, but Fortnite's arrival on Steam Deck depends on resolving Easy Anti-Cheat compatibility issues. Originally reported by…
Epic confirms SteamOS support
Epic Games Communications Director Jake Jones confirmed that the Epic Games Launcher will officially support SteamOS, along with Fedora, Cachy, Omarchy and other Linux distributions.
“The new Epic Games Launcher is still in Preview and we plan to support as many Linux distributions as possible, including Fedora, SteamOS, Cachy, Omarchy, and more.”
Fortnite on Steam Deck still uncertain
The launcher's SteamOS support does not guarantee Fortnite will come to Steam Deck. Easy Anti-Cheat Linux v two support remains unresolved, a requirement for the game.
“The Steam Deck does not support the required features for our EAC v2 solution, but we are actively talking with Valve and hope to support it in the future.”
Epic investigating since October
In October, Epic Games said it was investigating making Fortnite compatible with Valve's Linux-based SteamOS. The Epic Games Launcher was in preview at that time.
The takeaway
Epic Games confirmed SteamOS support for its Linux launcher, but Fortnite's arrival on Steam Deck depends on resolving Easy Anti-Cheat compatibility issues.
