Epic Games has confirmed it is working to bring Fortnite to Linux. The announcement came alongside the preview launch of the new Epic Games Launcher, which already has native Linux support.
What is happening
According to Epic, Fortnite will arrive on Linux via the Epic Games Launcher after a “critical mass” of distribution maintainers implement security requirements. The core of the change is Easy Anti-Cheat Linux v2, a rebuild of the company’s anti-cheat system.
EAC Linux v2 is expected to use features such as signed kernels, signed kernel modules, and Secure Boot with attestation to get closer to Windows-level protection. Epic plans to pilot the technology first in Fortnite and then release it to other developers that use Easy Anti-Cheat (including titles such as Apex Legends, Rocket League, and Elden Ring).
There is no release date. The Steam Deck currently does not support the features required for EAC v2, although Epic says it is in talks with Valve.
Why it matters
Linux (and especially SteamOS / Steam Deck) remains limited by anti-cheat. If EAC v2 works, it opens the door not only for Fortnite but for several other multiplayer games that are currently left out. It is one of the most relevant changes for the Linux gaming ecosystem in years.
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