Epic Games Launcher
brew install --cask epic-games
v20.1.0
Launcher and store for Epic Games titles and third-party games.
Why you might care
Install and play games from Epic Games' library, including free monthly giveaways. Required to access exclusive titles like Fortnite, Unreal Engine projects, and third-party games published through the platform. Offers cloud saves and cross-platform play for supported titles.
520
30-day installs · #466
1.3k
90-day · #515
5.5k
365-day · #463
Links
- https://www.epicgames.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/e/epic-games.rb
Blurb generated by claude-haiku-4-5 on today.
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