Epic Games确认《Fortnite》将登陆Linux平台

Epic Games announced today that its biggest game, Fortnite, is officially coming to Linux, bringing joy to millions of Linux gamers who will no longer have to deal with translation layers and compatibility issues on their own. While the game is not available yet, the company is currently rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) and plans to distribute Fortnite through its new Epic Games Launcher once the security work is complete. Historically, anti-cheat compatibility has been a barrier, as EAC has supported Linux for years, but developers needed to enable that support. Epic states that its existing implementation cannot offer protection comparable to Windows, and Fortnite players have been in the dark, replying on limited success with Proton translation layer.

The new version, EAC Linux v2, aims to address Windows-Linux security gab by utilizing built-in Linux security features instead of a dedicated anti-cheat kernel driver. Requirements include a signed kernel and modules, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, measured boot, kernel lockdown integrity mode, disabled kexec, and an active BPF Linux Security Module. IOMMU support will also be necessary for non-handheld systems. Epic says that eBPF checks will help protect game memory and detect cheats, while a systemd service will run only when a protected game is active. Epic is collaborating with Linux distribution maintainers to establish compatible configurations. The initial list of recognized signing keys includes Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, openSUSE, and Universal Blue, which maintains Bazzite. Users running custom kernels or unsigned third-party modules may need to adjust their setups.

Fortnite will be the first game to test EAC Linux v2 in a live environment, as Epic plans to offer the updated anti-cheat to other developers after it has been validated, potentially making Linux a more practical platform for competitive multiplayer games. Steam Deck owners will also need to wait, as Epic says the handheld currently lacks the features required by EAC Linux v2, although discussions with Valve are ongoing. The company has not announced a release date for Fortnite on Linux and does not plan to bring the game to Steam.