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Epic Confirms Fortnite for Linux; EAC v2 Mandates Signed Kernel, TPM 2.0

Epic Games today confirmed that Fortnite is officially coming to Linux. A preview of the Epic Games launcher is now available to test on Ubuntu, which will be the gateway for the game's arrival. This move will require a rebuilt version of its anti-cheat technology, Easy Anti-Cheat v2 (EAC v2), specifically for Linux. OMG! Ubuntu reports that "Easy Anti-Cheat v2’s stricter system requirements include a signed kernel and TPM 2.0." While Easy Anti-Cheat has supported Linux previously for games running via Proton, this new iteration introduces more stringent hardware and software security prerequisites for running Fortnite natively.

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