# Epic Games Linux launcher development

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/epic-games-linux-launcher-development
> Updated: 2026-11-10T05:29:14.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Epic Games has announced the development of a native desktop client for Linux, moving away from a reliance on third-party tools or compatibility layers. Communications Director Jake Jones confirmed the new launcher is currently in a preview phase and aims to support as many distributions as possible, specifically naming SteamOS, Fedora, CachyOS, and Omarchy.

The company is evaluating packaging formats and plans to reintroduce the AppImage format to facilitate easier use across different systems. While the launcher will support various distributions, technical challenges remain for certain titles. For example, running Fortnite on Steam Deck is complicated by the Easy Anti-Cheat v2 system, which requires specific security features like UEFI Secure Boot with attestation and TPM 2.0 that the current SteamOS environment does not fully meet.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-10: Epic Games announces native Linux launcher for multiple distributions

Epic Games is developing a native Linux launcher currently in Preview, with confirmed support for SteamOS, Fedora, CachyOS, and Omarchy.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/epic-games-announces-native-linux-launcher-for-multiple-distributions

### 2026-11-07: Epic Games confirms official support for SteamOS and Linux distributions

Epic Games confirmed its redesigned launcher will officially support SteamOS and other Linux distributions like Fedora and CachyOS, though anti-cheat requirements may still limit certain games on Steam Deck.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/epic-games-to-bring-official-linux-support-to-its-store

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