A facelift. A new foundation.Now in Preview.

Help us build a faster, clearer launcher, built around your games. For Windows, macOS, and now Linux.Help us build a faster, clearer launcher, built around your games. For , , and computers.

New launcher

Preview

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Help shape the new launcher

Try it out and tell us what you think.

  1. RebuiltBuilt from the ground up for speed
  2. PreviewOpen to everyone. Try it and share feedback.
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  3. Stable releasePolished with your feedback

[01] Cold start 5.47s

New launcher Fast from the first click.

It opens faster, switches tabs almost instantly, and keeps your recent games one click away. Less waiting, more playing.

The new Epic Games Launcher library, a grid of game covers under the Store, Library and Develop tabs
New launcher: 5.47 s. Steam: 10.07 s.
New launcher
5.47 s
Steam
10.07 s

1.8x faster startup than Steam*

  • A cleaner framework

    One simple frame for Store, Library, and Develop. More room for games.

  • Faster startup and switching

    Starts up fast and opens the Store 3x faster than Steam.*

  • Recent games, easily available

    Jump back into your recent games from anywhere in the launcher.

  • A more integrated social experience

    Start parties and chat with your friends directly in the new launcher.

  • Customize your top bar

    Add your favorite games and apps, or pick a ready-made layout.

[02] Background → Library 0.36s

Game pages and downloads Always know what’s going on.

Track downloads, check for updates, and catch up on game activity, all in one place.

The new download manager: a game installing with its progress, and live download, read and write speeds beside it
New launcher: 0.36 s. Steam: 0.42 s.
New launcher
0.36 s
Steam
0.42 s

1.2x faster from the background to your library than Steam*

  • A page for every game

    Find game status, play controls, and add-ons in one place.

  • Since you last played

    Catch up on playtime, updates, and installs in the activity feed.

  • Live speeds

    Track download, read, and write speeds while your game installs.

  • Every download in one place

    View active, queued, scheduled, and failed downloads, with progress for each game.

  • Up to date? You’ll know.

    Check update status on game pages and in your downloads.

[03] Library load time

Library, 30x faster Browse and organize your way.

Switch between Details and Grid views, search as you type, and group games into visual collections. Hide what you don’t play. Your games, your rules.

The new library’s Collections tab: collections such as Spooky season, Game night and Indie gems, each showing the art of the games in it

  • A new Details view

    Your games on the left, the selected game’s page on the right. Switch without losing your place.

  • An improved Grid view

    Tiles show game art and status. Select one to open its page over the grid.

  • Visual collections

    Group games your way. Collections show game art, so you can spot them easily.

  • Hide what you don’t play

    Keep your library focused. Bring hidden games back anytime.

  • More ways to filter and sort

    Sort your games, then narrow them down by platform, genre, and more.

Ready to try it?

The launcher is still in Preview, so some features may not work as expected.

  1. Step 1

    DownloadSend it to your computer

    Get the installer for your computer.Send the link to the computer you’ll install on.

    WindowsmacOSLinux
  2. Step 2

    Install and exploreInstall on your computer

    Open the installer, sign in, and explore your library.Open the link there, run the installer and sign in.

    Please note: Trying the new Epic Games Launcher will automatically uninstall the legacy version.

  3. Step 3

    Give feedback

    Found a bug or have an idea? Use the Send feedback button in the launcher, or reach us on Discord, the EDC forums, or Player Support.

Good questions. Early answers.

The new Epic Games Launcher is designed to run on the same hardware as the legacy one. You’ll need an internet connection for setup, updates, and online features. Offline mode is available for supported installed games.

On macOS, the Preview supports Apple Silicon only. Intel Macs aren’t supported.

Windows

OS
Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
CPU
Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3
Storage
700 MB available

macOS

OS
macOS 12 Monterey or newer
CPU
Apple M1 or newer
Storage
200 MB available

Linux

OS
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or newer, Fedora 43 or newer, or Debian 12 or newer
CPU
64-bit, x86-64, 2GHz dual-core or newer
Storage
2 GB available

RAM 4 GB

Internet An internet connection is required for setup and online features. Offline mode supports eligible installed games.

SpecWindowsmacOSLinux
OSWindows 10 or 11 (64-bit)macOS 12 Monterey or newerUbuntu 22.04 LTS or newer, Fedora 43 or newer, or Debian 12 or newer
CPUIntel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3Apple M1 or newer64-bit, x86-64, 2GHz dual-core or newer
RAM4 GB4 GB4 GB
Storage700 MB available200 MB available2 GB available
InternetAn internet connection is required for setup and online features. Offline mode supports eligible installed games.An internet connection is required for setup and online features. Offline mode supports eligible installed games.An internet connection is required for setup and online features. Offline mode supports eligible installed games.

Some features from the legacy Epic Games Launcher aren’t available yet, including certain social features and account management options. We’re working toward feature parity and will update this FAQ as features become available.

Yes. When you install the new Epic Games Launcher, your purchases, installed games, cloud saves, and progress carry over.

Switching between the legacy launcher and the Preview shouldn’t affect your data.

If anything appears to be missing, report it using the Send feedback button in the launcher.

Use the Send feedback button in the launcher to report bugs or share ideas. You can also join the conversation on Discord. Our team reviews all feedback.

Yes, once you’re in a game you’re good to go. All of the services will work as intended, and there’s nothing that would prevent casual or competitive play.

The new Epic Games Launcher runs natively on Linux, but many games are Windows-only builds and may need a compatibility layer. Check each game’s Linux compatibility before installing.

We support Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or newer, Fedora 43 or newer, and Debian 12 or newer. Other distributions may work but aren’t officially tested or supported.

Use the Send feedback button in the launcher to report issues.

Didn’t find your answer?Ask us on Discord (opens in a new tab), the EDC forums (opens in a new tab), or Player Support (opens in a new tab).

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Third-party legal notices

The Epic Games Launcher includes open-source software by other authors. Their copyright notices and license terms are in the launcher under Settings > About > Third-party notices, or in ThirdPartyNotices.txt in the resources folder of the launcher's installation.

*Average of 5 tests on each of 13 machines, excluding the 3 lowest-end machines tested. Testing conducted in October 2026 by Keywords Studios, an independent third party commissioned by Epic. Individual results will vary.