Epic Games has officially named SteamOS as a target Linux distribution for its new Epic Games Launcher, which is currently in Preview. Communications director Jake Jones confirmed plans to support multiple distros including Fedora, Cachy, and Omarchy. The Preview version is currently available only as a `.deb` package for Debian and Ubuntu, with an AppImage release expected soon.
This marks the first time Epic has explicitly listed SteamOS—the OS powering the Steam Deck and Steam Machine—as a supported platform. While this could simplify access to Epic libraries for Steam Deck users, compatibility with Game Mode and Windows games via layers like GE-Proton remains unclear. Additionally, Fortnite support is pending EAC Linux v2, which requires Secure Boot and a signed kernel—features not yet supported on the Steam Deck.
Epic is collaborating with Valve to resolve this, meaning the launcher will likely arrive before Fortnite.
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