{"id":1718,"date":"2021-12-16T12:34:27","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T09:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/02\/22\/how-to-use-the-epic-store-on-linux\/https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/02\/22\/how-to-use-the-epic-store-on-linux\/"},"modified":"2021-12-16T12:34:27","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T09:34:27","slug":"how-to-use-the-epic-store-on-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tojikon.net\/en\/1718-how-to-use-the-epic-store-on-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use the Epic Store on Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Epic Games Store is quickly becoming a competitor to Steam by adding exclusive PC games to it. Sadly, unlike Steam, it does not have a native Linux release, and there are no plans for Epic to release on Linux in the future.<\/p>\n

Not to worry! With a little elbow grease, you can get the Epic Store working on your Linux PC. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n

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Installing GPU drivers and Vulkan drivers on Linux<\/h2>\n

The Epic Games Store does work on Linux, thanks to some tweaks and configuration changes. However, it needs proprietary video drivers to function correctly, as well as Vulkan drivers. In this section of the guide, we\u2019ll show you how to set up both.<\/p>\n

To start the installation process, open up a terminal window. You can open up a terminal window by pressing\u00a0Ctrl + Alt + T\u00a0<\/strong>on the keyboard. Or, search for a terminal in the app menu by typing in \u201cTerminal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Once the terminal window is open, follow the GPU driver installation instructions below that match the card you have.<\/p>\n

Nvidia<\/h3>\n

To get Nvidia drivers and Vulkan drivers working, choose your distribution below and install it by following the instructions.<\/p>\n

Ubuntu<\/h4>\n
\nsudo add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers\/ppa\nsudo dpkg --add-architecture i386 sudo apt install nvidia-driver-450\nsudo apt install libvulkan1 libvulkan1:i386\n<\/pre>\n
Arch Linux<\/h4>\n
Ensure you have the \u201cmultilib\u201d software repository enabled in your Pacman configuration file. Then, enter the commands below.<\/p>\n
\nsudo pacman -Syu\n<\/pre>\n
\nsudo pacman -S nvidia-dkms nvidia-utils lib32-nvidia-utils nvidia-settings vulkan-icd-loader lib32-vulkan-icd-loader\n<\/pre>\n
Fedora<\/h4>\n
sudo dnf install fedora-workstation-repositories<\/p>\n
\nsudo dnf config-manager --set-enabled rpmfusion-nonfree-nvidia-driver\n<\/pre>\n
After enabling the repos, reboot your Fedora PC. Then, launch a terminal and enter the command below.<\/p>\n
\nsudo dnf install vulkan-loader vulkan-loader.i686\n<\/pre>\n
Reboot your PC a second time. Once logged back in, launch the Software app in Fedora. Then, do the following:<\/p>\n
Add-ons > Hardware Drivers > NVIDIA Linux Graphics Driver > Install<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
AMD\/Intel<\/h3>\n
If you use AMD or Intel, follow along below by entering the commands that correspond with the distribution you use.<\/p>\n
Ubuntu<\/h4>\n
\nsudo add-apt-repository ppa:kisak\/kisak-mesa\nsudo dpkg --add-architecture i386\nsudo apt update\nsudo apt upgrade\nsudo apt install libgl1-mesa-dri:i386\nsudo apt install mesa-vulkan-drivers mesa-vulkan-drivers:i386\n<\/pre>\n
Reboot when done to apply the changes made.<\/p>\n
Arch Linux<\/h4>\n
Ensure you have the \u201cmultilib\u201d software repository enabled on your Arch Linux PC. Once you do, enter the commands below.<\/p>\n
\nsudo pacman -Syu\n<\/pre>\n
AMD:<\/p>\n
\nsudo pacman -S lib32-mesa vulkan-radeon lib32-vulkan-radeon vulkan-icd-loader lib32-vulkan-icd-loader\n<\/pre>\n
INTEL:<\/p>\n
\nsudo pacman -S lib32-mesa vulkan-intel lib32-vulkan-intel vulkan-icd-loader lib32-vulkan-icd-loader\n<\/pre>\n
Fedora<\/h4>\n
\nsudo dnf install vulkan-loader vulkan-loader.i686\n<\/pre>\n
Reboot when done.<\/p>\n
Installing Lutris on Linux<\/h2>\n
Now that the correct drivers are installed on your Linux PC, you must install Lutris. Lutris is an open-source gaming platform that allows for the quick installation of complex gaming configurations, such as the Epic Games Store.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lutris doesn\u2019t come pre-installed on any Linux operating system by default, so we\u2019ll need to go over how to install the software on your Linux PC before continuing. To start, launch a terminal window by pressing\u00a0Ctrl + Alt + T\u00a0<\/strong>on the keyboard. Then, follow the command-line instructions down below.<\/p>\n
Ubuntu<\/h4>\n
On Ubuntu, you can install Lutris by entering the following commands below.<\/p>\n
\nsudo add-apt-repository ppa:lutris-team\/lutris\nsudo apt update\nsudo apt install lutris\n<\/pre>\n
Debian<\/h4>\n
If you\u2019re using Debian, you can get Lutris working by entering the commands below in a terminal window.<\/p>\n
\necho \"deb http:\/\/download.opensuse.org\/repositories\/home:\/strycore\/Debian_10\/ .\/\" | sudo tee \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/lutris.list\nwget -q https:\/\/download.opensuse.org\/repositories\/home:\/strycore\/Debian_10\/Release.key -O- | sudo apt-key add -\napt update\napt install lutris\n<\/pre>\n
Arch Linux<\/h4>\n
On Arch Linux, install the Lutris app with the following command below.<\/p>\n
\nsudo pacman -S lutris\n<\/pre>\n
Fedora<\/h4>\n
Those on Fedora Linux can get the Lutris app with the command below.<\/p>\n
\nsudo dnf install lutris\n<\/pre>\n
OpenSUSE<\/h4>\n
Are you using OpenSUSE Linux? Please enter the following command to get it working.<\/p>\n
\nsudo zypper in lutris\n<\/pre>\n
Installing the Epic Store on Linux with Lutris<\/h2>\n
Now that video drivers, Vulkan drivers, and Lutris are installed, we can set up the Epic Store. Follow the step-by-step guide to get Epic working on your system.<\/p>\n
Step 1:<\/strong> In your favorite browser, head over to the \u201cEpic Games Store\u201d on the Lutris website. Once on the page, locate the \u201cInstall\u201d button on the page, and click on it with the mouse.<\/p>\n
When you click on the \u201cInstall\u201d button on the Lutris, your browser will attempt to launch the Lutris app, and you may see a notification asking to open the app via the browser. Allow your browser to do so.<\/p>\n
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Step 2:<\/strong> After opening the link in Lutris, the Lutris installer will appear with an \u201cInstall Epic Games Store\u201d window. In the \u201cInstall Epic Games Store\u201d window, find the \u201cInstall\u201d button, and select it with the mouse to begin installing.<\/p>\n
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Step 3:<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve clicked on the \u201cInstall\u201d button, you\u2019ll go to the next page, where Lutris will ask where to set the Epic Games Store installation directory. Leave it as default, and select \u201cInstall\u201d to continue.<\/p>\n
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Step 4:<\/strong> Lutris will now attempt to start the installation. Read the summary of the installation. Then, click \u201cContinue.\u201d<\/p>\n
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After clicking on \u201cContinue,\u201d Lutris will configure, install, and set up the Epic Games Store on your Linux PC. Sit back; this may take a while.<\/p>\n
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Step 5:<\/strong> Once the installation is complete, Lutris will show you an \u201cInstallation\u201d completed window. Click \u201cClose\u201d to close the window.<\/p>\n
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In Lutris, select \u201cEpic Games Store\u201d and click \u201cPlay\u201d to use the store!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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