Epic Games Store Is Coming To Linux

Epic Confirms It, But Won’t Say When

Epic Games has confirmed that an official Linux version of the Epic Games Store is in development, according to PC Guide. The confirmation came during an Ask Me Anything session on the Epic Games Store’s community Discord server, where a staff member responded to a question about Linux plans with a single word and a “Coming Soon™” emoji.

That’s about as far as the confirmation goes for now, there’s no release window attached, and Epic has said the Linux build won’t be included in the upcoming preview of its redesigned storefront, since bringing the store to Linux requires more work than simply compiling a separate build.

Epic isn’t the only PC launcher working on this. GOG has also been developing a Linux version of its Galaxy Launcher, which the company has separately described as a “significant undertaking” of its own.

What This Could Mean For Steam Deck Users

Right now, Steam Deck owners who want to play their Epic Games Store library have to rely on third-party tools like Heroic Games Launcher to get around the lack of native support. An official Linux client would remove that extra step entirely, giving players a more direct way to access purchased games and the free titles Epic hands out through its regular giveaways.

That said, this doesn’t mean Fortnite or other Epic-published games are suddenly coming to SteamOS. Epic hasn’t confirmed that a Linux storefront will bring its own games or anti-cheat support along with it, and Fortnite in particular depends heavily on Epic’s Easy Anti-Cheat working properly on the platform.

There are signs Epic is thinking about that piece too: a June job listing sought a specialist to “champion” a Linux-friendly anti-cheat solution, which likely ties into broader plans for Easy Anti-Cheat, the system used across a wide range of Epic-affiliated titles.

For now, the Linux storefront remains a confirmed but undated project. It’s a meaningful signal of where Epic’s priorities are heading, even if actual Steam Deck or Steam Machine support is still some way off.