Epic Games has confirmed that its Linux launcher will officially support SteamOS and Steam Deck, according to a statement made to GamingOnLinux by Communications Director Jake Jones. The company had previously said in October that it was "investigating" making Fortnite compatible with Valve's Linux-based SteamOS, but at the time SteamOS was not listed as a supported distribution.
The confirmation marks a significant step for Epic's Linux efforts, which have been in preview. Jones also said the company plans to support as many Linux distributions as possible, including Fedora, Cachy, and Omarchy, and that AppImage distribution will be restored this month.
The move matters for Steam Deck owners and Linux gamers who have been waiting for official Epic support. However, it does not guarantee that Fortnite will arrive on SteamOS, as Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) Linux v2 support remains unresolved.
SteamOS support details and Linux distributions
According to Jones, the new Epic Games Launcher is still in Preview, but the company is testing and evaluating packaging formats for distribution. The planned support covers Fedora, SteamOS, Cachy, Omarchy, and more, signaling a broader commitment to the Linux ecosystem.
The launcher was previously available as an AppImage, but Jones confirmed that AppImage will be restored this month. This follows questions about replacing AppImage with Debian/Ubuntu .deb downloads.
- Epic Games Launcher will officially support SteamOS and Steam Deck.
- Additional Linux distributions planned: Fedora, Cachy, Omarchy, and more.
- The launcher remains in Preview while packaging formats are evaluated.
- AppImage distribution will be restored this month.
