Unreal Engine and Linux
Unreal Engine is a cross-platform game engine that supports multiple operating systems including Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and now, Linux. Unreal Engine was first announced as compatible with Linux in 2015, and since then, there have been several updates and improvements to the engine’s Linux support.
Requirements for Linux Compatibility
To run Unreal Engine on Linux, you will need a Linux distribution that supports OpenGL 4.5 or higher. Some popular distributions that support OpenGL 4.5 include Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and later versions, Fedora 22 and later versions, and CentOS 7.
Installation on Linux
To install Unreal Engine on Linux, you will need to download the installation package from the Epic Games Launcher. Once the package is downloaded, follow the installation instructions provided by Epic Games. The installation process may take some time, depending on your system’s speed and resources.
Development on Linux
Unreal Engine provides developers with a comprehensive development environment that supports both Windows and Linux platforms. This means that you can develop Unreal Engine applications on either platform and deploy them to the other platform without any issues. To develop on Linux, you will need to install the required development tools and libraries for your Linux distribution.
Performance and Compatibility Issues
While Unreal Engine is compatible with Linux, there may be some performance and compatibility issues that you may encounter. This is because Linux is not as widely used in gaming and high-performance applications as Windows. However, Epic Games has been working hard to improve the engine’s Linux support, and many of these issues have been addressed in recent updates.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Unreal Engine is now officially compatible with Linux. While there may be some performance and compatibility issues that you may encounter, the engine provides developers with a comprehensive development environment that supports both Windows and Linux platforms. With continued improvements to Linux support, we can expect more high-performance games and applications running on Linux in the future.