Epic Games Launcher

by Epic Games · Gaming

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Epic's game store and launcher, known for weekly free games.

Official download from store.epicgames.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens store.epicgames.com, Epic Games's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Epic Games Launcher?

The Epic Games Launcher runs Fortnite and games bought or claimed on the Epic Games Store, including its regular free-game giveaways, and Unreal Engine.

Key features

  • Weekly free games
  • Fortnite and Unreal Engine
  • Cloud saves
  • Library management

Best for

  • Claiming free games
  • Fortnite players
  • Unreal Engine developers

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Epic Games Launcher

  1. 1Open the official Epic Games Launcher download page on store.epicgames.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id EpicGames.EpicGamesLauncher -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask epic-games

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Epic Games Launcher safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on store.epicgames.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

Epic Games Launcher questions

Where can I download Epic Games Launcher safely?

Download Epic Games Launcher only from Epic Games's official site at store.epicgames.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Epic Games Launcher free?

Yes. Epic Games Launcher is free to download and use, though it is not open source.

Does Epic Games Launcher work on Windows and Mac?

Epic Games Launcher is available for Windows, Mac. Check Epic Games's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Epic Games Launcher from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id EpicGames.EpicGamesLauncher -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask epic-games). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Epic Games Launcher?

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