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Epic says Fortnite will come to Linux after Easy Anti-Cheat is rebuilt

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Epic Games says it is rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat to enable Fortnite on Linux.
The plan targets broader compatibility across Linux kernel configurations and improved anti-cheat handling.
Phoronix reports Epic is working on a Linux systemd-based EAC service and eBPF integration.
Epic also previews progress toward a Linux version of the Epic Games Launcher.
Steam Deck support is expected to be delayed or not included in the immediate release.

Epic Games announces that Fortnite will be released for Linux after it rebuilds its Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) system for Linux environments. Outlets report that Epic’s effort is aimed at addressing long-standing concerns about reliably detecting and mitigating cheating across the range of Linux kernel configurations.

The coverage also notes additional planned changes around EAC’s Linux integration. Phoronix reports Epic is working on an anti-cheat systemd service and using eBPF to improve how EAC operates on Linux. Separately, Epic also discusses moving toward a Linux-capable Epic Games Launcher. PC Gamer and Rock Paper Shotgun add that Steam Deck support is not expected in the near term, even as Linux support progresses.

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