Epic Games is bringing Fortnite to Windows 11 laptops powered by Qualcomm’s Arm-based Snapdragon processors—marking a major breakthrough for gaming on ultralight, AI-enhanced machines. Thanks to a new partnership between Epic and Qualcomm, Easy Anti-Cheat will now support Windows on Arm, paving the way not just for Fortnite, but for hundreds of other online titles to run on next-gen Copilot+ laptops.
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The Game-Changer: Fortnite on Arm-Powered PCs
Fortnite is about to land on a whole new battlefield: Arm-based Windows laptops.
In a significant partnership, Epic Games and Qualcomm have joined forces to bring Easy Anti-Cheat—a critical requirement for Fortnite and nearly 500 other online games—to Windows 11 devices powered by Snapdragon processors. For the first time, players using sleek, efficient laptops like the Dell XPS 13 (2025) or Asus Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ can jump into the battle royale without compromise.
This isn’t just a tech update—it’s a turning point.
Why Now? Why Arm?
Let’s back up. Arm-based laptops have been gaining traction thanks to their whisper-quiet performance, impressive battery life, and lightning-fast responsiveness. But gaming? That’s been a tricky frontier.
Most PC games and anti-cheat tools were designed for x64 architecture, not Arm’s radically different setup. Getting things like Easy Anti-Cheat to work on Arm isn’t just plug-and-play—it’s a technical hurdle involving custom tooling and deep architectural tweaks.
Still, the tide is turning.
Epic’s announcement makes it clear: Windows on Arm is no longer a niche experiment. It’s a growing slice of the PC gaming pie, and Epic doesn’t want to leave that market behind. In their own words, Windows 11 on Arm has “transformed the PC landscape.” Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X series, in particular, has fueled that shift.
What This Means for Gamers
The good news? Fortnite is just the beginning.
With Easy Anti-Cheat now functional on Snapdragon-powered devices, developers across the board can begin porting their multiplayer games to Arm with greater ease. Epic confirmed it plans to release this support through an Epic Online Services SDK, giving studios the green light to bring full online functionality to Arm devices.
And let’s not forget: without Easy Anti-Cheat, Fortnite won’t even launch. So this is a prerequisite—not a luxury.
That’s also true for other huge titles like Apex Legends, Rust, iRacing, Fall Guys, and even Elden Ring—all of which rely on Easy Anti-Cheat. Now that the groundwork has been laid, it’s only a matter of time before more games follow Fortnite’s lead.
No official release date has been shared for the SDK rollout just yet. But from the sound of it, players won’t be waiting long.
A Win for Accessible Gaming
This development represents something bigger than just one game.
It’s a step toward a more accessible, energy-efficient future for PC gaming, where powerful performance doesn’t have to come with bulky hardware or loud fans. Snapdragon-powered laptops already lead the way in battery life and productivity—now, they’re taking serious steps into the world of gaming.
And as developers gain confidence in the Arm platform, the compatibility gap will only continue to shrink.
Epic and Qualcomm have thrown down the gauntlet. Now it’s up to the rest of the industry to follow.
