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Does Unreal Engine work on Linux?

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Yes. Epic Games publishes an official Linux version of Unreal Engine.

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How to install Unreal Engine on Linux

Epic Games provides an official Linux version on its website.

Which install method should you use for Unreal Engine?

Use Epic Games’s download: it is the only Linux install method in our data.

  • Epic Games’s own download. Epic Games publishes the Linux version itself on its website.

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Unreal Engine on Linux: common questions

Does Unreal Engine work on Linux?

Yes. Epic Games publishes an official Linux version of Unreal Engine.

How do I install Unreal Engine on Ubuntu?

Download the Linux version from Epic Games’s website: https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/unreal-engine/linux-development-quickstart-for-unreal-engine.