# Epic Games introduces EAC Linux v2 and native launcher preview

> **Key takeaway:** Epic Games is rebuilding its anti-cheat for Linux using eBPF and systemd, while also releasing a native launcher preview.

**Published:** 2026-10-15T10:44:26+00:00 
**Source:** It's FOSS Community News 
**Category:** distro-news 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/epic-games-introduces-eac-linux-v2-and-native-launcher-previ.html 

## Summary
Epic Games is developing EAC Linux v2, a new anti-cheat implementation that avoids kernel modules in favor of eBPF programs and a systemd service. The company is also offering a preview of a native Epic Games Launcher, which officially supports Ubuntu 22.04 LTS+, Fedora 43+, and Debian 12+. Fortnite will be the first title to test the new anti-cheat system.

## Technical details of EAC Linux v2
- Uses **eBPF** programs and a **systemd** service instead of a kernel driver.
- Requires **Secure Boot** and **TPM 2.0** to be enabled.
- Requires a kernel signed with a key recognized by Epic.
- Failing security checks results in an error message rather than a player ban.
- The native launcher preview supports **Ubuntu 22.04 LTS** or newer, **Fedora 43** or newer, and **Debian 12** or newer.

## Why it matters
The move aims to bring high-profile multiplayer titles like Fortnite to Linux, though it requires cooperation from distro maintainers to support the necessary signed kernels.