Epic Games says its Linux launcher will support SteamOS and Steam Deck, but Fortnite on the handheld is still not confirmed. Epic also plans Fedora, CachyOS and Omarchy support as it keeps testing packaging formats and brings AppImage back this month.

Epic Games has revealed the drop rate for Fortnite's Pirate Token after backlash surrounding the infamous in-game pickup saw fans try to report the studio to the FTC.

Epic Games Launcher is officially planning support for SteamOS, Fedora, CachyOS and Omarchy Epic Games Communications Director Jake Jones confirmed: “We plan to support as many Linux distributions as possible, including Fedora, SteamOS, Cachy, Omarchy, and more. We’re testing and evaluating packaging formats for distribution, and we’ll restore AppImage this month.” SteamOS support doesn’t mean Fortnite will work on Steam Deck just yet. Epic is still working with Valve on Linux anti-cheat compatibility.

Epic Games online director says Valve’s response to Steam’s AI clone and slop problem “isn’t enough.” Valve recently acknowledged the issue at a developer event, saying it has people working on discovery improvements but that it doesn’t want to be “gatekeepers” on which tools developers use. The comments come as Epic itself has pushed hard on AI, with CEO Tim Sweeney calling Steam’s AI disclosure tags “really irresponsible” and the company moving toward AI-first development on at least one internal project.

Epic Games is changing Fortnite Crew from December 5, rewarding players with more V-Bucks the longer they stay subscribed. The new system has four loyalty tiers: > Core (1–2 months): 1,000 V-Bucks. > Bronze (3–5 months): 1,200 V-Bucks. > Silver (6–11 months): 1,400 V-Bucks. > Gold (12+ months): 1,600 V-Bucks. Your subscription history over the previous 12 months will count, so existing members can qualify for higher tiers immediately. Other changes include: +20% XP for Crew subscribers. +10% XP for non-subscribed party members playing with them. No more new Crew-exclusive skins from December, but existing Legacy Styles will still be awarded. The price stays at $11.99 per month, with the Battle Pass, Music Pass, LEGO Pass and Rocket Pass Premium included.