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Epic Games criticized for launcher and Linux support

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Epic Games has been criticized for its approach to Linux compatibility and its own launcher. Despite publicly criticizing Valve and Steam, Epic Games reportedly uses Proton-GE for Linux support. Additionally, the company's launcher has been described as poorly maintained, with its version control information accessible publicly. AI

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Epic Games criticized for launcher and Linux support

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Epic Games: shits on Valve & Steam also Epic Games: doesn't even clean up its own vibecoded launcher also Epic Games: uses Proton-GE for Linux compatibility and

    Epic Games: shits on Valve & Steam also Epic Games: doesn't even clean up its own vibecoded launcher also Epic Games: uses Proton-GE for Linux compatibility and you can even see its version control publicly https:// launcher-public-service-prod06 .ol.epicgames.com/launcher/api/in…

    LINKS epicgames-download1.akamaized.net/…/linux-ma…

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