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Epic Games has announced that Fortnite will soon be available natively on Linux systems, accompanied by a preview of the new Epic Games Launcher. The release is contingent on the deployment of the overhauled Easy Anti-Cheat v2 system, which relies on Linux security features such as eBPF, TPM 2.0, and Secure Boot rather than a proprietary kernel driver. As a pilot project, Fortnite will be tested first before the technology is made available to other developers, while support for the Steam Deck remains unavailable due to security limitations.
Epic Games Cuts Over 1,000 Jobs Amid Fortnite Slump and Major Restructuring
Epic Games has announced the layoff of over 1,000 employees to cut costs and ensure financial stability. The move follows declining revenues and user engagement for Fortnite, which has lost appeal since 2025 despite maintaining high player numbers. The company aims to save more than $500 million annually and will focus on core technologies such as the Unreal Engine and the Epic Games Store, while divesting units like Bandcamp. CEO Tim Sweeney emphasized that AI is not responsible for the layoffs.