A lightweight, redesigned version of the Epic Games Launcher featuring faster startup, improved library management, unified game collections, and enhanced download controls. Now available in Preview for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Epic Games Launcher Preview is a redesigned version of Epic's desktop gaming client, built to deliver faster performance, a more responsive interface, and improved game library management.
The Preview introduces faster cold starts, smoother navigation between the store and game library, and reduced background resource usage. Its refreshed interface includes dedicated game pages, customizable collections, improved search and filtering, and more detailed download monitoring.
One of its biggest additions is the ability to connect PC game libraries and view titles from multiple sources in one place. Players can also customize the launcher's top bar with frequently used games and applications, switch between grid and list views, and communicate with friends through Epic Parties.
The new launcher marks Epic's first official expansion to Linux. While Fortnite is not yet playable on Linux through the launcher, Epic is working to expand Easy Anti-Cheat compatibility to eventually make this possible.
Features
Faster performance
Improved startup times, more responsive navigation, and reduced background resource consumption.
Redesigned interface
A cleaner, modern layout for browsing games, managing your library, and accessing the Epic Games Store.
Unified game library
Connect PC game libraries to view games from multiple sources in one place.
Dedicated game pages
Access game information, installation status, recent activity, and launch controls from a single screen.
Customizable collections
Organize games into collections and switch between grid and list views.
Personalized navigation
Pin favorite games and applications to the launcher's top bar.
Improved search and filtering
Find games quickly with real-time search results and library filters.
Advanced download monitoring
View download, disk read, and write speeds alongside active, queued, scheduled, and failed downloads.
Epic Parties integration
Join parties and use voice chat with friends across Fortnite, Epic Games Store, and supported Epic applications.
Existing account compatibility
Access purchased games, installed titles, cloud saves, and account progress using your existing Epic Games account.
Cross-platform availability
Official support for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What's New
Epic Games has released the first public Preview of its redesigned desktop launcher, introducing significant performance improvements, a refreshed interface, and official Linux support.
Highlights:
- Completely redesigned launcher with faster startup and navigation.
- Reduced background resource usage.
- First official Epic Games Launcher release for Linux.
- Unified PC game library with customizable collections.
- Dedicated game pages and improved library organization.
- Real-time search, filtering, and customizable navigation.
- Expanded download monitoring with disk activity statistics.
- Integrated Epic Parties voice chat.
- Support for existing Epic Games accounts, purchases, and cloud saves.
Known limitations: This is an early Preview with a reduced feature set. Epic recommends that competitive players and developers working on live projects continue using the stable launcher.
Coming later: Epic is rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat support for Linux, with plans to bring Fortnite to the platform once the necessary security requirements are met.
