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Epic Games updates Linux anti-cheat with stricter security, sparking debate

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Epic Games has released an updated version of its Easy Anti-Cheat software for Linux, known as EAC Linux V2. This new version aims to improve compatibility for Linux gamers wanting to play titles like Fortnite, but it introduces stricter security requirements. These include mandatory TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, which have drawn some criticism from the open-source community who often prefer less restrictive security measures. AI

RANK_REASON This is an update to an existing anti-cheat product for a specific platform, not a new frontier release or significant industry event.

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Epic Games updates Linux anti-cheat with stricter security, sparking debate

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    Epic introduces an improved version of anti-cheat for Linux

    Epic wants to work with developers and maintainers to find the best solution to making anti-cheat work seamlessly on Linux.

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