{
  "id": 14468417,
  "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",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T14:25:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/battle-royale/fortnite-is-coming-to-linux-once-epic-improves-easy-anti-cheat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Epic Games is planning to bring Fortnite to Linux, but first, it must improve its Easy Anti-Cheat system for Linux compatibility. Once this EAC Linux v2 solution is robust and supported by a significant number of distribution maintainers, Fortnite will be available on the Epic Games Launcher for Linux users. Epic is also extending these security enhancements to other game developers to enable their titles to reach Linux gamers. As PC gaming on Linux grows, with more titles becoming playable due to Valve's Proton emulation on SteamOS and the success of the Steam Deck, some major multiplayer games remain Linux-exclusive due to cheating concerns. Alistair McFarlane, COO of Facepunch Studios, mentioned last year that Rust, their popular survival game, is not supported on Linux because of cheating risks. Epic's decision could potentially change this scenario for Rust and other games. However, a major obstacle is that most Linux gamers use a Steam Deck, and currently, this device does not support the new EAC Linux v2 solution. Epic is actively discussing this issue with Valve to find a solution. Regarding Fortnite, game security engineer Rick Deist confirmed that Epic is investigating compatibility with Steam Deck and SteamOS devices. Epic has also released a new Epic Games Store client with a Linux version for the first time. The company's goal is to enable players to access their games wherever they prefer, as much as possible.",
  "summary": "A major shooter is pushing past the Linux anticheat barrier.",
  "key_points": [
    "Epic Games plans to bring Fortnite to Linux, pending improvements to Easy Anti-Cheat system.",
    "Fortnite's Linux availability depends on EAC Linux v2 solution being robust and widely supported.",
    "Epic is collaborating with Valve to enable Fortnite on Steam Deck and SteamOS devices."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Epic is bringing Fortnite to Linux",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/epic-is-bringing-fortnite-to-linux",
        "published": "2026-10-14T13:54:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
        "title": "Fortnite is finally coming to Linux thanks to Epic rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat, though Steam Deck support is still in the wind",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/fortnite-is-finally-coming-to-linux-thanks-to-epic-rebuilding-easy",
        "published": "2026-10-14T16:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechSpot",
        "title": "Epic Games' new \"vibe-coded\" launcher promises 30x faster loading and native Linux support",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/epic-games-new-vibe-coded-launcher-promises-30x-faster-loading-and",
        "published": "2026-10-14T16:51:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}