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|cover = Epic Games Store logo.png | |cover = Epic Games Store logo.png | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} [[DRM]]: Digital distribution platform including a client required for downloading games. No store-wide DRM is used - developers are free to utilize the [[Digital_rights_management_(DRM)#Epic_Online_Services|Epic Online Services]] SDK for integrating Epic services into games | + | {{ii}} [[DRM]]: Digital distribution platform including a client required for downloading games. No store-wide DRM is used - developers are free to provide their own DRM solutions and utilize the [[Digital_rights_management_(DRM)#Epic_Online_Services|Epic Online Services]] SDK for integrating Epic services into the games.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/12/04/tim-sweeney-answers-questions-about-the-new-epic-games-store|title=Game Informer - Tim Sweeney Answers Questions About The New Epic Games Store|date=2019-09-03|snippet=Does the store use any style of digital right management, and can players play these games offline or is an internet connection required?<br>We do not have any store-wide DRM. Developers are free to use their own DRM solutions if they choose.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dev.epicgames.com/services|title=Epic Online Services|date=2019-11-09}}</ref> |
{{ii}} Two-factor authentication: [https://epicgames.helpshift.com/a/epic-accounts/?s=epic-accounts&f=what-is-two-factor-authentication-2fa-and-how-do-i-opt-in&l=en app authenticator or email]. | {{ii}} Two-factor authentication: [https://epicgames.helpshift.com/a/epic-accounts/?s=epic-accounts&f=what-is-two-factor-authentication-2fa-and-how-do-i-opt-in&l=en app authenticator or email]. | ||
− | {{++}} Some games can be started without the Epic Games | + | {{++}} Some games can be started without the Epic Games Launcher by creating a shortcut and adding the {{code|-EpicPortal}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{ii}} [[List of games available on Epic Games Store]] | {{ii}} [[List of games available on Epic Games Store]] | ||
+ | {{ii}} [[List of DRM-free games on Epic Games Store]] | ||
{{mm}} [https://www.epicgames.com/store/ Official Website] | {{mm}} [https://www.epicgames.com/store/ Official Website] | ||
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{{mm}} [https://www.epicgames.com/site/customer-service Official Support] | {{mm}} [https://www.epicgames.com/site/customer-service Official Support] | ||
{{mm}} [https://trello.com/b/GXLc34hk/epic-games-store-roadmap Official Roadmap and Patch Notes] | {{mm}} [https://trello.com/b/GXLc34hk/epic-games-store-roadmap Official Roadmap and Patch Notes] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://status.epicgames.com/ Server Status] | ||
{{mm}} [https://epicdata.info EpicData.Info] - Unofficial database | {{mm}} [https://epicdata.info EpicData.Info] - Unofficial database | ||
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{{ii}} Download and run the latest Epic Games Launcher installer from [https://launcher-public-service-prod06.ol.epicgames.com/launcher/api/installer/download/EpicGamesLauncherInstaller.msi here]. | {{ii}} Download and run the latest Epic Games Launcher installer from [https://launcher-public-service-prod06.ol.epicgames.com/launcher/api/installer/download/EpicGamesLauncherInstaller.msi here]. | ||
− | == | + | ==Client data== |
− | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | |
+ | {{Standard table|Element|Location|content= | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt|'''User settings'''|{{P|localappdata}}\EpicGamesLauncher\Saved\Config\}} | ||
+ | |collapsed=no}} | ||
==Cloud saves== | ==Cloud saves== | ||
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* Selecting the '''Upload to cloud''' option will upload the locally stored files to the Epic Games servers. | * Selecting the '''Upload to cloud''' option will upload the locally stored files to the Epic Games servers. | ||
::When unsure, manually backing up the locally stored save files by copying them to a different location, then choosing the '''Download to machine''' option allows to have both on the local computer. | ::When unsure, manually backing up the locally stored save files by copying them to a different location, then choosing the '''Download to machine''' option allows to have both on the local computer. | ||
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+ | ==Offline mode== | ||
+ | Released on February 14, 2019 and expanded on June 16, 2020, the feature enables users to sign into their Epic Games Launcher without an internet connection.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/news/launcher-offline-mode|title=Offline Mode and Free Game Pop-Up|date=2020-07-24}}</ref> | ||
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+ | This feature needs to be first enabled through the settings menu of the launcher for which a normal sign-in is required. After the feature is enabled by the user and the launcher is run without an internet connection, the user will be prompted to ''retry connection'', ''skip sign-in'' or to ''continue in offline mode''. The user can enter their ''Epic Username'' to go into ''offline'' mode. | ||
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+ | ==Epic Online Services== | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://trello.com/b/rLvzFJfE/eos-public-roadmap Development Roadmap] | ||
+ | '''Epic Online Services''' (EOS) is a suite of cross-platform game services available to third-party developers for free and open to any engine, platform, or store.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dev.epicgames.com/en-US/services|title=Epic Online Services|date=2020-07-15}}</ref> | ||
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+ | In December 2018, Epic Games announced that during 2019 they were going to launch a large set of cross-platform game services for third-party developers based on services originally built for [[Fortnite]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/epic-2019-cross-platform-online-services-roadmap|title=Epic - Epic 2019 cross-platform online services roadmap|date=2020-07-15}}</ref> In March 2018, the initial set of services was released, consisting of game analytics and player ticketing.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/epic-s-free-online-services-launch-for-all-game-developers|title=Epic - Epic’s free Online Services launch for all game developers|date=2020-07-15}}</ref> Throughout 2019, these services have been implemented in games like [[Satisfactory]], [[Dauntless]], and [[Borderlands 3]]. | ||
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+ | The Epic Online Services SDK has been extended with an in-game overlay that allowed in-app purchases in 2019, followed by the addition of an in-game social overlay and achievements in the summer of 2020.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dev.epicgames.com/docs/services/en-US/Overlay/index.html|title=Epic Online Services Documentation - EOS Overlay|date=2020-07-16}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/EpicGames/status/1288520483147833346|title=|date=2020-08-04}}</ref> Accessible with {{key|Shift|F3}}, the social feature allows players to join or invite friends in games without relying on their multiplayer user interfaces. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===Move or back up existing game installation=== | ===Move or back up existing game installation=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Move an existing game installation to a new folder or drive|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/404999/how-to-move-fortnite-to-another-folder-drive-or-pc/|title=How to Move Fortnite to Another Folder, Drive, or PC|date=2020-04-02}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-04-02|comment= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move an existing game installation to a new folder or drive|ref=<ref name="prevsupport">{{Refurl|url=https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/epic-games-store-c73/launcher-support-c82/can-the-epic-games-launcher-detect-previously-installed-games-a3820|title=Can the Epic Games Launcher detect previously installed games?|date=2020-07-06}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/404999/how-to-move-fortnite-to-another-folder-drive-or-pc/|title=How to Move Fortnite to Another Folder, Drive, or PC|date=2020-04-02}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-04-02|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Locate and rename | + | # Locate and rename the original game folder. |
# Uninstall the game within Epic Games Launcher. | # Uninstall the game within Epic Games Launcher. | ||
# Start installing the game and select the desired target location. | # Start installing the game and select the desired target location. | ||
# Pause the installation process. | # Pause the installation process. | ||
# Fully close Epic Games Launcher. | # Fully close Epic Games Launcher. | ||
− | # Copy or move | + | # Copy or move all contents of the original folder (excluding ''.egstore'') into the newly created folder.<ref name="prevsupport"/> |
# Start the launcher and resume the installation process. | # Start the launcher and resume the installation process. | ||
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|recVRAM = 1 GB | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recDX = 11 | |recDX = 11 | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
|minOS = 10.9 (Mavericks) | |minOS = 10.9 (Mavericks) |
Revision as of 13:02, 11 November 2020
Developers | |
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Epic Games | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 6, 2018 |
macOS (OS X) | December 6, 2018 |
Key points
- DRM: Digital distribution platform including a client required for downloading games. No store-wide DRM is used - developers are free to provide their own DRM solutions and utilize the Epic Online Services SDK for integrating Epic services into the games.[1][2]
- Two-factor authentication: app authenticator or email.
- Some games can be started without the Epic Games Launcher by creating a shortcut and adding the
-EpicPortal
command line argument.
General information
- List of games available on Epic Games Store
- List of DRM-free games on Epic Games Store
- Official Website
- Official Support
- Official Roadmap and Patch Notes
- Server Status
- EpicData.Info - Unofficial database
Installation
- Download and run the latest Epic Games Launcher installer from here.
Client data
Configuration file(s) location
Element | Location |
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User settings | %LOCALAPPDATA%\EpicGamesLauncher\Saved\Config\ |
Cloud saves
Introduced on July 25, 2019, the feature allows for uploading of locally stored save files and synchronization with the Epic Games servers for cloud storage. Automatic save files uploading is enabled by default in the supported games.
- To check games for cloud saves support, look for the Enable Cloud Save toggle by opening the context menu next to the game launch button.
- To manually force upload, click on Sync data now from the context menu next to the game launch button.
- At the conflict prompt,
- Selecting the Download to machine option will download the files stored on the Epic Games servers, completely overwriting the files on the local computer.
- Selecting the Upload to cloud option will upload the locally stored files to the Epic Games servers.
- When unsure, manually backing up the locally stored save files by copying them to a different location, then choosing the Download to machine option allows to have both on the local computer.
Offline mode
Released on February 14, 2019 and expanded on June 16, 2020, the feature enables users to sign into their Epic Games Launcher without an internet connection.[3]
This feature needs to be first enabled through the settings menu of the launcher for which a normal sign-in is required. After the feature is enabled by the user and the launcher is run without an internet connection, the user will be prompted to retry connection, skip sign-in or to continue in offline mode. The user can enter their Epic Username to go into offline mode.
Epic Online Services
Epic Online Services (EOS) is a suite of cross-platform game services available to third-party developers for free and open to any engine, platform, or store.[4]
In December 2018, Epic Games announced that during 2019 they were going to launch a large set of cross-platform game services for third-party developers based on services originally built for Fortnite.[5] In March 2018, the initial set of services was released, consisting of game analytics and player ticketing.[6] Throughout 2019, these services have been implemented in games like Satisfactory, Dauntless, and Borderlands 3.
The Epic Online Services SDK has been extended with an in-game overlay that allowed in-app purchases in 2019, followed by the addition of an in-game social overlay and achievements in the summer of 2020.[7][8] Accessible with ⇧ Shift+F3, the social feature allows players to join or invite friends in games without relying on their multiplayer user interfaces.
Issues fixed
Launcher UI elements misplaced
Clear the web cache[9][10] |
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Other information
Move or back up existing game installation
Move an existing game installation to a new folder or drive[11][12][13] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon II X2 |
Intel Core i5 AMD APU A4 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7800 GTX ATI Radeon HD 4650 Intel HD Graphics 4000 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GT 545 ATI Radeon HD 5550 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
OS X | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.9 (Mavericks) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon II X2 |
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System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7800 GTX ATI Radeon HD 4650 Intel HD Graphics 4000 512 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Game Informer - Tim Sweeney Answers Questions About The New Epic Games Store - last accessed on 2019-09-03
- "Does the store use any style of digital right management, and can players play these games offline or is an internet connection required?
We do not have any store-wide DRM. Developers are free to use their own DRM solutions if they choose."
- "Does the store use any style of digital right management, and can players play these games offline or is an internet connection required?
- ↑ Epic Online Services - last accessed on 2019-11-09
- ↑ Offline Mode and Free Game Pop-Up - last accessed on 2020-07-24
- ↑ Epic Online Services - last accessed on 2020-07-15
- ↑ Epic - Epic 2019 cross-platform online services roadmap - last accessed on 2020-07-15
- ↑ Epic - Epic’s free Online Services launch for all game developers - last accessed on 2020-07-15
- ↑ Epic Online Services Documentation - EOS Overlay - last accessed on 2020-07-16
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2020-08-04
- ↑ Probelm with Epic games UI - last accessed on 2019-08-01
- ↑ Epic launcher white screen - last accessed on 2019-08-01
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Can the Epic Games Launcher detect previously installed games? - last accessed on 2020-07-06
- ↑ How to Move Fortnite to Another Folder, Drive, or PC - last accessed on 2020-04-02
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-04-02