Epic Games and Qualcomm Bring Fortnite to Windows 11 on Arm with Easy Anti-Cheat Support
Get ready for a gaming revolution as Epic Games, in collaboration with Qualcomm, is set to bring Fortnite to Windows 11 on Arm-based laptops this year. This groundbreaking move marks a significant milestone in the PC gaming landscape, and we've got the details.
"Over the last year, the introduction of Windows 11 Arm-based laptops has transformed the PC landscape, and laptops with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Series processors represent a rapidly growing segment of the PC gaming market," said Epic Games. "However, the majority of PC games today are compiled for x64, which doesn't translate directly to the Windows on Snapdragon architecture. And due to the way anti-cheat software works with x64 features, additional tooling is required for compatibility with these devices."
The gaming community has been eagerly awaiting this announcement, and now we know that Fortnite will be one of the first games to benefit from this partnership. The game's massive popularity ensures that its arrival on Windows 11 on Arm will have a significant impact on the platform.
Fortnite and hundreds of other PC games use a system called Epic Online Services Anti-Cheat, more commonly known as Easy Anti-Cheat, to prevent cheating and hacking. As part of this work, Epic Games and Qualcomm will update the Epic Online Services SDK to support Windows 11 on Arm so that developers can bring their games to the platform.
"Battle-testing Windows on Snapdragon anti-cheat support with Fortnite will help ensure smooth implementations in other games," added Epic Games. "We look forward to enabling players to enjoy their favorite Epic Online Services Anti-Cheat-enabled games on the latest Windows devices powered by Snapdragon X Series."
While this news is exciting, it's worth noting that developers will need to update their code to take advantage of the new SDK. However, with Qualcomm and Epic Games working together, we can expect a smoother transition for PC gamers.
You can learn more about the upcoming support for Windows 11 on Arm by visiting the Epic Game Developers website. We'll be sure to keep you updated as more information becomes available.