Epic Games To Improve Easy Anti-Cheat On Linux With Anti-Cheat Systemd Service & eBPF
Epic Games is bringing Fortnite to Linux by overhauling its Easy Anti-Cheat system. The update incorporates an anti-cheat systemd service and eBPF to improve security on the platform. While the game will be available through the Epic Games Launcher, compatibility depends on specific Linux distribution support. Epic Games reports that the new anti-cheat is currently unable to run on the Steam Deck, though the company is in discussions with Valve to resolve this limitation.
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- ✓ Epic Games is bringing Fortnite to Linux.
- ✓ Epic Games is updating Easy Anti-Cheat on Linux using an anti-cheat systemd service and eBPF.
What changed
Epic Games confirmed Fortnite is coming to Linux supported by a technical overhaul of Easy Anti-Cheat using eBPF and systemd.
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Epic Games to Bring Fortnite to Linux via Anti-Cheat Overhaul
Epic Games is bringing Fortnite to Linux by overhauling its Easy Anti-Cheat system. The update incorporates an anti-cheat systemd service and eBPF to improve security on the platform. While the game will be available through the Epic Games Launcher, compatibility depends on specific Linux distribution support. Epic Games reports that the new anti-cheat is currently unable to run on the Steam Deck, though the company is in discussions with Valve to resolve this limitation.
Why it matters
Linux users have long sought official support for Fortnite, which has been restricted by anti-cheat requirements. This move expands the game's reach to a new platform. Successful implementation requires coordination between Epic and various Linux distribution maintainers.
What is confirmed
- Epic Games is bringing Fortnite to Linux.
- Epic Games is updating Easy Anti-Cheat on Linux using an anti-cheat systemd service and eBPF.
Still unconfirmed
- The Steam Deck cannot run the new Linux anti-cheat, and Epic is talking to Valve.
What to watch next
- Announcement of supported Linux distributions for the Epic Games Launcher.
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- TechPowerUp — Fortnite is Coming to Linux, Confirms Epic Games
- Phoronix — Epic Games To Improve Easy Anti-Cheat On Linux With Anti-Cheat Systemd Service & eBPF
- The Verge — Epic is bringing Fortnite to Linux
- GameSpot — Epic Is Overhauling Its Anti-Cheat So That Fortnite Can Finally Come To A New Platform
- MIXED Reality News — Epic says a Steam Deck cannot run its new Linux anti-cheat, and it is talking to Valve
- www.escapistmagazine.com — Fortnite’s Linux Plan via Epic Games Launcher Needs Distro Support
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