Big news for Fortnite players: Epic Games has officially confirmed that the battle royale sensation now works seamlessly on Windows 11 devices powered by ARM processors. The last major roadblock — anti-cheat support — has finally been cleared.
The announcement came alongside the release of EOS update 1.17.1.3-CL44532354 on August 12, 2025, which not only added support for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 but also extended full compatibility for Epic’s anti-cheat system on Windows ARM. That means players using devices with Qualcomm and other ARM-based chips can now enjoy Fortnite multiplayer without restrictions.
How Developers Can Enable Anti-Cheat on Windows ARM
Epic outlined the steps for developers who want their games to benefit from the update:
- Update the Anti-Cheat Bootstrapper (
Start_protected_game.exe) by integrating the latest version of the EOS SDK. - Use the ARM-compatible Anti-Cheat Client Module by updating to the newest Windows module included in the SDK.
With these updates, developers can ensure their titles run securely and smoothly on ARM-based Windows devices.
This breakthrough paves the way for more games to join Fortnite on ARM. Titles like Rocket League, Fall Guys, and third-party hits such as Apex Legends, Dead by Daylight, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and Rust could soon follow.
The move also signals a broader shift: with Epic’s anti-cheat now fully ARM-ready, developers have fewer obstacles to bringing games natively to Windows on ARM. This could mark a major turning point in gaming, as more studios embrace the architecture.
