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Epic has launched a preview of its revamped Epic Games Launcher with noticeably faster load times, a cleaner per-game library layout, and improved navigation. The preview is available on Windows and macOS-and for the first time Linux too, bringing Steam Deck installs, among other distros.
Epic Games is rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat for Linux with EAC v2 to bring protection closer to the Windows version, aiming to make it easier for developers to support Linux multiplayer. Fortnite is set to be the first major beneficiary, with a release planned once enough Linux distros are supported.
The Epic Games Store is now on iPhones in Brazil, bringing Fortnite and Rocket League Sideswipe plus a 20% Epic Rewards incentive on Fortnite purchases.
Fortnite’s original PvE mode, Save the World, is now free to play, and Epic’s big v40.00 update streamlines progression, loot, and upgrades while adding new quality-of-life improvements. Previous owners receive a bundle of Superchargers, vouchers, and 10,000 Gold, and Founders will still earn V-Bucks through existing activities.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced layoffs of over 1,000 employees, citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement since 2025 and costs outpacing revenue—not AI. Epic says it will refocus on Fortnite’s seasonal content, mobile return, and new developer tools while providing severance, extended healthcare, and accelerated equity for affected staff.
Unity and Epic Games are collaborating together to bring Unity games into Fortnite.
The First Wave of Game Pass Titles for November Is Here - Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, and More
Fortnite's new collaborative season is here and it's The Simpsons.
Fortnite is allowing developers to sell items on their islands for a profit in an attempt to compete with Roblox.
Hold up. Halo isn't the only IP crossing over with Fortnite on 7th of August. A certain group of mighty morphers also throws their zords into the ring.
After Master Chief was added to Fortnite in 2020, the two games make yet another crossover this month.
After almost five years, the Epic vs Google lawsuit comes to a close with Epic as the victor and Fortnite set to return to the Google Play store.
