Epic Games has announced that a native Linux client for the Epic Games Store is in development and will be released "soon," although it won't be included in the upcoming preview build due to necessary architectural changes. This development reflects a broader trend in the gaming industry towards supporting Linux, partly driven by the success of the Steam Deck. However, the launch of multiplayer games like Fortnite on Linux is contingent upon Epic successfully porting its EOS anti-cheat system to the platform, which remains a significant challenge. In the meantime, Linux users are using the Heroic Games Launcher, an open-source tool that works with Wine and Proton, but this workaround may become less necessary once the official client is available

Epic Games Store Linux Client Coming Soon, But EOS Anti-Cheat Is the Real Hurdle

Epic Games confirmed via a Discord AMA that a native Linux client for the Epic Games Store is in development and coming "soon," though it will be excluded from the upcoming preview build due to necessary architectural changes. This move parallels GOG's own efforts to build a native Linux Galaxy client, signaling a broader industry shift toward official Linux support driven by the Steam Deck's success. While a native launcher will improve performance and simplify setup for Linux gamers, the availability of multiplayer titles like Fortnite hinges on whether Epic can successfully port its EOS anti-cheat system to the platform. Until that happens, users will continue relying on Heroic Games Launcher, the open-source tool that currently bridges the gap using Wine and Proton.

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