Epic Games plans SteamOS support for new launcher
PR director Jake Jones told GamingOnLinux the launcher aims to cover as many Linux distributions as possible, including Fedora and Cachy.
Epic Games plans to support SteamOS and other Linux distributions in the new Epic Games Launcher, according to public relations director Jake Jones, who made the statement in an interview with GamingOnLinux.
Jones said the launcher is planned to support as many Linux distributions as possible, naming Fedora, SteamOS, Cachy and Omarchy as targets.
SteamOS support would let the launcher be installed directly on Steam Deck and Steam Machine using desktop mode.
The new Epic Games Launcher is currently in preview. Epic Games has not given a date for the public release of the Linux support.
Steam rivalry in the background
The revamped launcher was billed as starting faster than Steam, but Steam also sped up around the same time, making the launch feel underwhelming.
Quick answers
Will the Epic Games Launcher support SteamOS?
Epic Games says support for SteamOS is planned, along with other Linux distributions including Fedora, Cachy and Omarchy.
Can the Epic Games Launcher run on Steam Deck?
SteamOS support would allow installation on Steam Deck and Steam Machine through desktop mode, according to Jake Jones.
Is the new Epic Games Launcher available now?
It is currently in preview.