# Epic Games Launcher heads to SteamOS

> Epic Games confirms its Linux launcher will officially support SteamOS and Steam Decks, though Fortnite compatibility remains uncertain.
- Title: Epic Games Launcher heads to SteamOS · The Verge | Shortify
- Summary: Epic Games confirms its Linux launcher will officially support SteamOS and Steam Decks, though Fortnite compatibility remains uncertain.
- Keywords: epic games, steamos, steam deck, linux, fortnite, epic games launcher, The Verge
- Source: The Verge — https://theverge.com/games/1029557/epic-games-launcher-is-coming-to-steamos
- Author: Terrence O'Brien
- Published: 2026-11-08T20:52:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: epic games, steamos, steam deck, linux, fortnite, epic games launcher, technology, culture
## 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.
## Key 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.