Early this year, Epic Games announced that it is working with Qualcomm to bring Epic Online Services Anti-Cheat, also known as Easy Anti-Cheat, to Snapdragon-based Windows on ARM devices. This support will enable developers to bring more games to the Windows on ARM platform.
Today, Epic announced a new Epic Online Services SDK (EOS 1.17.1.3-CL44532354 – 2025-aug-12) that adds Anti-Cheat support for Windows on ARM, enabling secure multiplayer experiences. Developers who are interested in making the anti-cheat in their game compatible with Windows on ARM devices can follow the steps below:
- Update the anti-cheat bootstrapper (start_protected_game.exe). To do this, update to the EOS 1.17.1.3-CL44532354 – 2025-aug-12 release. The anti-cheat bootstrapper is included in the EOS SDK download.
- Use the Windows on Arm-compatible anti-cheat client module. To do this, update to the latest version of the Windows anti-cheat client module.
Several popular multiplayer games, including Fortnite, depend on Epic"s Easy Anti-Cheat to prevent hacking and cheating in multiplayer PC games. With today"s EOS SDK update, gamers can expect Fortnite and several other popular games on Windows on ARM devices later this year.
Epic wrote the following when announcing Anti-Cheat support for Snapdragon PCs:
Battle-testing Windows on Snapdragon anti-cheat support with Fortnite will help ensure smooth implementations in other games. We look forward to enabling players to enjoy their favorite Epic Online Services Anti-Cheat-enabled games on the latest Windows devices powered by Snapdragon X Series.
This development marks a significant milestone for the viability of gaming on the Windows on ARM platform. By removing a major technical barrier, Epic and Qualcomm have opened the floodgates for game developers. In addition, at the Snapdragon Summit next month, Qualcomm is expected to announce the next-generation Snapdragon X processors with much improved performance and efficiency, making them more game-ready.