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Valve Speeds Up Steam a Day After Epic Touts 'Vibe Coded' LauncherEpic announces Fortnite for Linux and rebuilt anti-cheat
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Alongside the launcher, Epic said it is rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC Linux v2) and working with distro maintainers to eventually bring Fortnite to Linux, with Ubuntu, Fedora and Debian supported first; Steam Deck support is not yet enabled.
Tim Sweeney Epic Games CEOMartin Keely Epic VP and GM of Epic Games StoreEpic Games Developer of the new launcher and FortniteValve Maker of the Steam client
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first by Mastodon, 2d ago · also GamesBeat, Thurrott, The Verge, GamingOnLinux
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- Epic Games releases new launcher with a streamlined user experience and future Fortnite Linux compatibility GamesBeat · 2d ago
- New Epic Games Launcher Arrives in Preview for Windows, Mac, and Linux Thurrott · 2d ago
- Epic is bringing Fortnite to Linux The Verge · 2d ago
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first by OC3D, 2d ago · also Phoronix
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first by Android Headlines, 2d ago · also TechPowerUp
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- Fortnite is Coming to Linux, Confirms Epic Games TechPowerUp · 2d ago
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first by PC Gamer, 2d ago
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- Epic confirms Fortnite is coming to Linux with new Easy Anti-Cheat v2 VideoCardz.com · 2d ago
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Epic Games just openly said it vibe coded its launcher
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Absolutely jawdropping to see Epic, once renowned for their engine prowess, literally opening a PR announcement with “Programming is hard. So, instead of doing that, we vibe coded a new Epic Games Launcher” — Especially given the dearth of features in the EGS compared to Steam.
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today in tim sweeney https:// store.epicgames.com/news/epic- games-launcher-preview
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Easy Anti-Cheat being rebuilt for Linux in EAC Linux v2. Planned for pilot in Fortnite first “Once we've validated EAC v2's effectiveness, we'll make it available to more game developers so they can bring their multiplayer games to Linux players too” https://onlineservices.epicgames.com/ ... [image]
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NEW EPIC GAMES LAUNCHER REVEAL (Preview expected very soon) SPEED (vs Steam): • Startup → 5.47s vs 10.07s (1.8x faster) • Library Load → 0.36s vs 0.42s (1.2x faster) • Opens the Store 3x faster • Switches tabs almost instantly LAYOUT & SOCIAL: • One simple frame for Store, Library & Develop • You...
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Fortnite is coming to Linux on the Launcher To bring Fortnite to Linux, we are rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) and working with distro maintainers on security requirements. Once it's working with a critical mass of distro maintainers, we'll bring Fortnite to Linux via the Epic Games Launcher.
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I can't believe they wrote that: “Programming is hard. So, instead of doing that, we vibe coded a new Epic Games Launcher that's way faster and more responsive than the current one, and has a new look. This first release is light on features.” https://store.epicgames.com/ ...
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Fortnite is coming to Linux!! We are already working with the folks at @EpicGames to ensure that @Omarchy is ready on day one with all the security requirements. Amazing what's possible when you nag @TimSweeneyEpic for years 😂 https://store.epicgames.com/ ...
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loads fast AF on MacOS! I told Epic that with the OLD launcher I basically never used it to launch projects or find assets, because it was beyond slow the OLD Epic Games Launcher is/was literally an Unreal Engine app. this new version is “Vibe Coded
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We vibe coded the Epic Games Launcher to be faster than the other guy. Don't believe us? Test it out for yourself in Preview:
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The Epic Games Launcher is now available in preview for Linux.
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