{
  "id": 14465960,
  "title": "Epic is bringing Fortnite to Linux",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/epic-is-bringing-fortnite-to-linux",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T13:54:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/games/1010808/epic-fortnite-linux-anti-cheat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Epic Games is planning to bring the popular game Fortnite to Linux operating systems. The company is currently working on updating its anti-cheat software, Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC), to work on Linux. However, there is no set timeline for when the Linux version of Fortnite will be available. The new Epic Games Launcher, which is being released in preview form, will initially support Linux, paving the way for Fortnite's arrival on the platform. Initially, Epic will pilot the EAC Linux version 2 (v2) in Fortnite, but the plan is to make these improvements available to other game developers to bring their titles to Linux players. Epic Games is also exploring the possibility of making Fortnite compatible with Valve's SteamOS, though the game will not be made available on the Steam store. The Steam Deck console, which runs on Valve's Linux-based SteamOS, does not currently support the necessary features for Epic's EAC v2 solution. Epic Games is seeking to work with Valve to potentially support the Steam Deck in the future.",
  "summary": "Epic is working on bringing Fortnite to Linux through its Epic Games Launcher. The new launcher is releasing in preview today, and for the first time on Linux, and while Fortnite isn't available there just yet, Epic wants to make that a reality. So far, part of the reason Fortnite hasn't been available on Linux […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "Fortnite is coming to Linux once Epic improves Easy Anti-Cheat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/fortnite-is-coming-to-linux-once-epic-improves-easy-anti-cheat",
        "published": "2026-10-14T14:25:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Epic unveils a refresh of its Epic Games Launcher for PC in preview, saying that the new version is \"vibe coded\" and \"way faster\", and now supports Linux (Jay Peters/The Verge)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/epic-unveils-a-refresh-of-its-epic-games-launcher-for-pc-in-preview",
        "published": "2026-10-14T14:30:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Phoronix",
        "title": "Epic Games To Improve Easy Anti-Cheat On Linux With Anti-Cheat Systemd Service & eBPF",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/epic-games-to-improve-easy-anti-cheat-on-linux-with-anti-cheat",
        "published": "2026-10-14T15:39:04.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}