Epic Games Store: Launcher to get Linux version (www.heise.de)

submitted 2 weeks ago by cm0002@libretechni.ca to c/linux@programming.dev

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[-] Sanctus@anarchist.nexus 4 points 2 weeks ago

Okay but the launcher running means nothing if theres no translation layer management for the user. What are they gonna just use wine? Highly doubt Epic can compete with Steam's Proton (which also uses wine)

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[-] tron@midwest.social 7 points 2 weeks ago

Why wouldnt they just use Proton..?

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