{
  "id": 14708250,
  "title": "Fortnite is getting ready to come to Linux systems according to Epic Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/fortnite-is-getting-ready-to-come-to-linux-systems-according-to-epic",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-15T13:46:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/hacksgr/fortnite-is-getting-ready-to-come-to-linux-systems-according-to-epic-games-1j3c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Epic Games is set to bring Fortnite to Linux systems, with the help of EAC Linux v2. This new anti-cheat architecture relies on existing kernel mechanisms such as eBPF, IOMMU, and Kernel Lockdown, instead of using deep system-level drivers like those found on Windows. To use the new system, users must install a special service that operates while the game is open, and adhere to strict safety requirements. These requirements include enabling security features like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, disabling certain features, and enabling integrity settings. Epic Games has already identified a list of trusted signing authorities for popular Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, Bazzite, Rocky Linux, and AlmaLinux. Users will be able to maintain a separate boot option for Fortnite, keeping their regular Linux environment untouched. Currently, Steam Deck owners will have to wait as Valve's console lacks support for some of the necessary features. Epic Games and Valve are, however, in discussions to resolve this issue. Game creators who use the older protection version on Linux will not be forced to change their systems. A release date or distribution details for Fortnite on Linux have yet to be announced, as the first phase of introduction will serve as a testing period.",
  "summary": "Epic Games is introducing EAC Linux v2 to bring Fortnite to Linux. The new anti-cheat architecture avoids traditional deep system-level drivers by leveraging existing kernel mechanisms like eBPF, IOMMU, and Kernel Lockdown, while enforcing robust security requirements such as Secure Boot and TPM 2.0. How the new system works Unlike Windows, the new version for Linux will not use a separate deep…",
  "key_points": [
    "Fortnite will launch on Linux systems using EAC Linux v2 anti-cheat architecture.",
    "Users must install a special service and meet strict safety requirements.",
    "Epic Games and Valve are discussing Steam Deck support for Fortnite."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}