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Epic Games Confirms Native Linux Epic Games Store Is in Development

An official Linux client could make the store easier to use on Steam Deck and other Linux devices, but Epic says the build needs more engineering and has no release date.

A screenshot of my very own Epic Games Launcher library (- Jacob F).
It seems the Epic Games Store could finally be coming to the Steam Deck
Linux support is coming to the reworked Epic Games Launcher, new app will run on Tauri instead of Unreal Engine
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Overview

  • An Epic Games staffer confirmed the company is building a native Linux version of the Epic Games Store during a Discord AMA, saying the client will not be included in the upcoming preview and needs substantial engineering work.
  • The reworked launcher is being rebuilt on a WebView-based framework instead of Unreal Engine, a change Epic says will make cross-platform clients easier to produce and speed up the app.
  • A native client would reduce Linux users’ reliance on third-party tools such as Heroic and Lutris by providing an official way to claim free games and manage libraries without Wine or Proton workarounds.
  • Epic warned that game-level limits driven by anti-cheat systems will still constrain compatibility, so titles blocked on Linux today, like Fortnite, may remain unavailable even with an official launcher.
  • The move follows broader 2026 momentum for Linux gaming support from other companies, and it could boost Steam Deck usability and cloud-save reliability, though Epic has given no timeline for when users will see the Linux build.