Epic Games launches anti-cheat support to bring Fortnite to Windows on ARM

Epic Games is making significant strides in expanding gaming accessibility by bringing Windows on ARM support to its Epic Online Services Anti-Cheat system, also known as Easy Anti-Cheat.

This update will also make Fortnite available on Windows on Snapdragon devices later this year. According to Epic Games’ announcement, the collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies aims to enable developers to bring more games to ARM-based Windows devices, powered by Snapdragon processors.

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. However, the majority of PC games today are compiled for x64, which doesn’t translate directly to the Windows on Snapdragon architecture. Due to the way anti-cheat software works with x64 features, additional tooling is required for compatibility with these devices.

The move addresses a key challenge in the gaming industry: compatibility with anti-cheat software on ARM architecture. By integrating Easy Anti-Cheat support, Epic Games is paving the way for a smoother gaming experience on Snapdragon-powered devices. This update is expected to benefit not only Fortnite but also other multiplayer games that rely on Easy Anti-Cheat to maintain fair play.

The lack of anti-cheat support is one of the reasons why many gamers avoided using Windows on ARM as a gaming platform. The move from Epig Games will certainly smooth the gamers’ relation to ARM.