Epic Games is gearing up to officially support the Linux platform in its Epic Games Store, a popular computer games distribution service. While no specific release date has been announced for the Linux version, Epic Games has confirmed that Linux support will be coming soon, although not in the next preview version. The company has emphasized that the implementation of Linux support goes beyond simply porting the launcher and entails closer integration with the platform.
Currently, Linux users looking to access games on the Epic Games Store have to resort to using third-party launchers like Heroic Games Launcher, which essentially download Windows builds and run them through Wine and Proton. However, with Epic Games’ decision to provide official support for Linux, users can expect a more seamless and optimized gaming experience on the platform.