diff --git a/sources/news/20210924 Linux Gamers Can Finally Play Games like Apex Legends, Fortnite, Thanks to Easy Anti-Cheat Support.md b/sources/news/20210924 Linux Gamers Can Finally Play Games like Apex Legends, Fortnite, Thanks to Easy Anti-Cheat Support.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..17228c449b --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/news/20210924 Linux Gamers Can Finally Play Games like Apex Legends, Fortnite, Thanks to Easy Anti-Cheat Support.md @@ -0,0 +1,84 @@ +[#]: subject: "Linux Gamers Can Finally Play Games like Apex Legends, Fortnite, Thanks to Easy Anti-Cheat Support" +[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/easy-anti-cheat-linux/" +[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://news.itsfoss.com/author/ankush/" +[#]: collector: "lujun9972" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +Linux Gamers Can Finally Play Games like Apex Legends, Fortnite, Thanks to Easy Anti-Cheat Support +====== + +Linux gamers, this is big news! + +Epic Games adds complete Linux support for its Easy-Anti Cheat service, along with official [SteamPlay][1] (or Proton) and Wine compatibility. + +Even though we expected this to happen sometime in the future, the introduction of Steam Deck changed the scene for [gaming on Linux][2]. + +If you aren’t aware, Steam Deck is powered by Linux, which is why Epic Games was interested in expanding support to the Linux platform. + +So, safe to say, if it wasn’t for Valve’s effort with Steam Deck, the chances of getting Easy Anti-Cheat support on Linux were not good. + +### Multiplayer Gamers Can Consider Switching to Linux + +With [Easy Anti-Cheat][3] support, many popular multiplayer titles like Apex Legends, Fortnite, Tom Clancy’s Division 2, Rust, and many other games should work flawlessly on Linux. + +As per the announcement by Epic Games: + +> Starting with the latest SDK release, developers can activate anti-cheat support for Linux via Wine or Proton with just a few clicks in the Epic Online Services Developer Portal. + +So, it may take a while for developers to activate the anti-cheat support for various games. But, it should be a green signal for most of the games with Easy Anti-Cheat. + +One less reason to [dual-boot Windows with Linux][4]. + +Apex Legends is one of the multiplayer titles I like. And, I had to use Windows to do that. Hopefully, that changes soon, and I get to try it on Linux in the coming weeks! + +Similarly, if you were nearly making a switch to Linux but held back for its compatibility issues with games, I’d say that’s halfway resolved! + +Sure, we still need the official support for BattleEye, other anti-cheat services, and game clients. But, this is a start. + +### Steam Deck is Now a Compelling Choice for Gaming + +While many were unsure of Steam Deck’s support for all AAA games, this should improve things! + +[Steam Deck][5] should now be an easy choice for multiplayer gamers. + +### Wrapping Up + +If Steam Deck steals the spotlight as a successful handheld gaming console, Linux gaming is going to change as we know it! + +And, I think Epic Games adding Linux support to its anti-cheat service is just the beginning. + +Maybe, we’ll never have to refer [ProtonDB][6] to play a Windows-only game on Linux; who knows? But, the future of Linux gaming seems promising right after this. + +If you are a developer, you might want to go through the [announcement][7] to get the latest SDK. + +_What do you think about Epic Games bringing Easy Anti-Cheat to Linux? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments down below._ + +#### Big Tech Websites Get Millions in Revenue, It's FOSS Got You! + +If you like what we do here at It's FOSS, please consider making a donation to support our independent publication. Your support will help us keep publishing content focusing on desktop Linux and open source software. + +I'm not interested + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://news.itsfoss.com/easy-anti-cheat-linux/ + +作者:[Ankush Das][a] +选题:[lujun9972][b] +译者:[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对:[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译,[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/ankush/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://itsfoss.com/steam-play/ +[2]: https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-guide/ +[3]: https://www.easy.ac/en-us/ +[4]: https://itsfoss.com/install-ubuntu-1404-dual-boot-mode-windows-8-81-uefi/ +[5]: https://www.steamdeck.com/en/ +[6]: https://www.protondb.com +[7]: https://dev.epicgames.com/en-US/news/epic-online-services-launches-anti-cheat-support-for-linux-mac-and-steam-deck