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Epic is bringing Fortnite to Linux

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Epic Games is launching a new preview version of its launcher on Linux, marking the first time the game is available on that platform. This initiative addresses previous concerns about cheating, though the company maintains that it lacks confidence in fully combating scale cheating across various kernel configurations. The new launcher is currently in preview mode, and while EAC service supports Linux, the game itself remains unavailable until further development.

Key points

• Epic Games is launching a new preview version of its launcher on Linux, marking the first time the game is available on that platform.
• Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney previously stated in February 2022 that the company lacks confidence in fully combating scale cheating across various kernel configurations for Fortnite.

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The article provides limited context regarding the specific technical challenges of Linux compatibility and the timeline for full game availability on Linux.

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