Epic Games Launcher is coming to SteamOS
In October, Epic Games said that it was "investigating" making Fortnite compatible with Valve's Linux-based SteamOS. At the time, Epic Games Launcher was in preview, but SteamOS was not specifically listed as a supported distro. Now, Communications Director Jake Jones has confirmed SteamOS compatibi
The announcement of Epic Games Launcher's compatibility with SteamOS underscores the growing convergence of gaming platforms, but it also highlights the increasing complexity in managing multiple ecosystem-specific tools and updates for developers and users alike.
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A dimly lit server room, with Jake Jones typing on a keyboard with one hand while holding a Linux distribution CD in the other.
Investigating compatibility since October.
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Panel 1
A dimly lit basement gaming room with rows of computers and gaming consoles. A gamer, SLACKER, is sitting in front of a dual-screen setup with a keyboard and mouse. SLACKER’s character in the game, a grizzled soldier, is frozen mid-action as a notification pops up on the screen. SLACKER (muttering to himself)
SLACKER: Why does Fortnite need to be on every system known to man?
Panel 2
The same room, but now SLACKER is leaning back in his chair, staring at his dual screens with a confused expression. The screen shows the Epic Games Launcher interface on one side and SteamOS on the other, both trying to communicate. SLACKER (skeptically)
SLACKER: Alright, Epic, I get it. You want to be everywhere.
Panel 3
SLACKER is now sitting forward, face illuminated by the screen, holding a gamepad in one hand and a keyboard in the other. The screen shows a bizarre crossover interface, half Epic Games Launcher and half SteamOS, with a notification reading SLACKER (deadpan)
SLACKER: Fortnite is now compatible with SteamOS. Really?
SLACKER: Because nothing says compatibility like a hybrid operating system.
Panel 5
SLACKER is now sitting forward, face illuminated by the screen, holding a gamepad in one hand and a keyboard in the other. The screen shows a bizarre crossover interface, half Epic Games Launcher and half SteamOS, with a notification reading SLACKER (deadpan)
SLACKER: Fortnite is now compatible with SteamOS. Really?
SLACKER: Because nothing says compatibility like a hybrid operating system.
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