So, apparently Epic's new Linux launcher is using GE-Proton to run Windows games. But wasn't one of the main differences between Valve's Proton and GE-Proton that GE includes codecs that Valve couldn't distribute because of licensing and patent issues?

I remember this being discussed years ago, even by Proton developers themselves:

https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton/issues/1464

And it seems I'm not the only one wondering about this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/1x7lopu/pergame_proton_selection_for_epics_new_linux/

From what I've read, Epic downloads GE-Proton automatically instead of including it in the installer. But does that really change anything?

If Valve couldn't distribute those codecs because of legal issues, how is Epic able to do it? Am I missing something here?

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r/fuckepic • u/Positive_Initial_218 • 16h ago

Question I have a genuine question. Why do people even use EpicGames Store and launcher besides for fortnite and free games?

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As title.

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r/fuckepic • u/xGlitchOGx • 8h ago

Tim Sweeney Fuck AI🚫🚫‼️‼️

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