Epic Games is developing official Linux support for its store, signalling a broader push into native platform compatibility and potentially easing game access on Linux and Steam Deck systems amid industry advancements.
Epic Games is preparing official Linux support for the Epic Games Store, according to remarks made by a company employee during an AMA in Epic’s official Discord channel. The move points to more than a simple launcher port, with Epic indicating that the work involves more than building a separate Linux version. That suggests the company may be aiming for deeper compatibility work rather than a minimal release. Epic has already spent years expanding Linux-related support elsewhere in its ecosystem, including anti-cheat functionality for Linux and Steam Deck.
For Linux and Steam Deck users, the announcement matters because the current workaround is still built around third-party tools such as Heroic Games Launcher, Legendary and Lutris. Those projects let players access Epic libraries by using Windows game builds through compatibility layers such as Wine or Proton. That approach is functional, but it is not the same as native store support and can add complexity for users. PCGamingWiki says the Epic Games Store still lacks official Linux support today, which is why community tools have filled the gap.
The biggest open question is whether official store support will also make Epic’s own games easier to run on Linux. Fortnite is still not guaranteed, because anti-cheat systems often need separate compatibility work before they operate properly on Linux. Epic has previously expanded Easy Anti-Cheat to Linux, macOS and Steam Deck, and later added ARM compatibility for Windows and Linux-based ARM systems, but that does not automatically mean every anti-cheat-protected title will work out of the box.
Epic has also already signalled a broader refresh of its client, with faster start-up and better library handling among the changes it has discussed. In that context, Linux support looks less like an isolated feature and more like part of a wider platform push. The timing is notable, too: PC Gamer reported in July that GOG Galaxy is also being developed for Linux, underlining that native Linux support from major game platforms is becoming a more realistic commercial effort rather than an exception.
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