Comments from Epic Games employees in Discord suggest exciting developments for the Epic Games Store (EGS): a native Linux client is in the works, with support for the Steam Deck. Although alternatives like the Heroic Games Launcher currently offer Epic Games on Linux, official support is anticipated to simplify installation and improve user experience.
As of now, it’s uncertain if the Linux version of EGS will run on Valve’s Proton, which would enhance the selection of playable games to include more than just native Linux titles. Without Proton, users might be limited to games compatible with the Linux environment unless EGS adopts other compatibility layers like Wine.
This development may also pave the way for implementing Epic’s Easy Anti-Cheat on Linux, which could ultimately enable games such as Fortnite to run smoothly on the Steam Deck. Currently, Easy Anti-Cheat has limited support on Linux, and expanding its capabilities could make a significant difference for both current and future titles.
While there is no projected release date for the Linux version of EGS, the indication that Epic is committed to more than just a working build is promising. This could also mean efforts to enhance compatibility for Epic and Unreal Engine on Linux.
Notably, Epic recently hired a security engineer focused on Linux anti-cheat capabilities, hinting at a possible breakthrough for Easy Anti-Cheat’s kernel compatibility. There are also plans for GOG Galaxy to launch on Linux, which could provide users with more opportunities for gaming on this platform.
Overall, this development underscores the growing potential and interest in Linux gaming, which may lead to more positive advancements in the future.
For further details on related topics: Epic’s Easy Anti-Cheat on Linux and GOG Galaxy.
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