Epic Games Plans to Bring Its Launcher to SteamOS and Other Platforms

Epic Games plans to expand Linux support for its launcher to as many distributions as possible, including SteamOS, Fedora, Cachy and Omarchy.

After the preview version of Epic Games Launcher launched with Linux support, users began asking which distributions would be compatible. The application was initially distributed as an AppImage, but that was replaced by a .deb package for Debian and Ubuntu. The FAQ also mentions that Fedora support is coming soon.

GamingOnLinux asked Epic Games about its plans. Director of communications Jake Jones said the company intends to support as many Linux distributions as possible. Developers are testing different package formats and plan to bring back AppImage in November.

Distribution formats may continue to change while work on the launcher is underway. Epic may also release an official Flatpak version through Flathub, which would make it easier to install the application on SteamOS through desktop mode and the Discover store.

With Linux support for GOG Galaxy also confirmed, 2027 promises to be an especially interesting year for users of the platform.

Source: iXBT.games