title is sensationalized, but i think the real gem of information is hidden down the page:
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Fortnite is coming to Linux on the Launcher
To bring Fortnite to Linux, we are rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) and working with distro maintainers on security requirements. Once it’s working with a critical mass of distro maintainers, we’ll bring Fortnite to Linux via the Epic Games Launcher.
We’ll also make these improvements available to other developers so they can bring their games to Linux players. For more info on our work to expand EAC support across Linux, check out the tech blog we published today.
> - They give out free games every week. Sometimes they are AAA games like Hogwarts Legacy
That a sizeable chunk of people still buy on Steam because the experience of using the Epic Games Launcher is so abysmal[0]. And I mean the experience that isn't just fixed by a fresh coat of paint, you actually need features added to fix all the interesting missing stuff from Steam.
Also, I don't think I trust anything vibecoded with my credit card/paypal/<insert-other-money-management-stuff>.
I don't even like current Epic leadership and where they're taking the industry but this post ignores decades of work they did on engines and games that sold millions of copies.
title is sensationalized, but i think the real gem of information is hidden down the page:
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Fortnite is coming to Linux on the Launcher
To bring Fortnite to Linux, we are rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) and working with distro maintainers on security requirements. Once it’s working with a critical mass of distro maintainers, we’ll bring Fortnite to Linux via the Epic Games Launcher.
We’ll also make these improvements available to other developers so they can bring their games to Linux players. For more info on our work to expand EAC support across Linux, check out the tech blog we published today.
those EAC changes are discussed here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50088166
The one good thing that vibe-coded apps by big corp bring is support for Linux. It's low cost now, almost built-in into the project.
Nice lightweight Tauri (Rust + WebView) stack and Linux support as bonus :)
Oof, going hard mode with their launch of a Linux app I see
How do you know this? I can't find a reference on the site.
The third party notices document mentions Tauri.
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Epic Games launcher has been notoriously glitchy on my PC. Nice refinement!
Actual title: “The new Epic Games Launcher is finally here in Preview”
Shit company with a one hit wonder in fortnite. The meta of games. Such a tonedeaf creation is unsurprising.
I genuinely don't understand the hate they get.
- They give out free games every week. Sometimes they are AAA games like Hogwarts Legacy
- They are a competitor to steam who basically owns PC gaming. Competition is always good for the consumer
- They've sued Apple and Google for their ridiculous app store fees which is beneficial for the end users
> - They give out free games every week. Sometimes they are AAA games like Hogwarts Legacy
That a sizeable chunk of people still buy on Steam because the experience of using the Epic Games Launcher is so abysmal[0]. And I mean the experience that isn't just fixed by a fresh coat of paint, you actually need features added to fix all the interesting missing stuff from Steam.
Also, I don't think I trust anything vibecoded with my credit card/paypal/<insert-other-money-management-stuff>.
[0]: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/turns-out-having-you...
I don't even like current Epic leadership and where they're taking the industry but this post ignores decades of work they did on engines and games that sold millions of copies.