Epic Games Launcher to arrive on SteamOS and other systems. Company reveals plans

Epic Games has confirmed plans to expand Linux support for its launcher: the company intends to cover as many distributions as possible.

Following the release of the preview version of the Epic Games Launcher with Linux support, users began wondering which specific distributions would gain compatibility. Initially, the application was distributed as an AppImage, but it was later replaced with a .deb package for Debian and Ubuntu. The FAQ section also mentions that Fedora support is coming soon. Journalists from GamingOnLinux reached out directly to the company to clarify its future plans.

Jake Jones, Director of Communications at Epic Games, stated that the company aims to provide support for as many Linux distributions as possible, including Fedora, SteamOS, Cachy, and Omarchy. Currently, the developers are testing various package formats for distributing the application and plan to bring back AppImage in November.

While work on the launcher is ongoing, distribution formats may change. In the future, Epic might also release an official Flatpak version via Flathub, which would simplify installing the app on SteamOS through desktop mode and the Discover store.

With confirmed Linux support for GOG Galaxy, 2027 promises to be particularly interesting for users of the platform.