Fortnite on Steam Deck? Epic Games Hires To Expand EAC Support for Linux

Despite prior harsh criticism from the company's CEO, Tim Sweeney, it seems as though Epic Games may finally be changing its tone on Linux gaming. According to a recent job posting, Epic Games is hiring to expand the support for its Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) system on Linux, which is a crucial step towards allowing popular titles like Fortnite to be ported to the platform. EAC is a widely-used anti-cheat system that is essential for many multiplayer games, and its support on Linux would greatly increase the appeal of the platform to game developers and players alike. While it's unclear what specific plans Epic Games has for Linux gaming, the hiring of additional staff to support EAC on the platform suggests that the company is taking a more serious look at the possibility of bringing its popular titles to Linux. This could have significant implications for the gaming industry as a whole, as it would provide a major boost to the adoption of Linux as a gaming platform.