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PlayOnLinux 4 como alternativa Linux ao Epic Games Launcher

Atualizado em 20 de outubro de 2026

Nossa avaliação

PlayOnLinux 4 is a functional but imperfect replacement for the Epic Games Launcher. It works by running the Windows version of the launcher inside a Wine prefix, so you get access to the store, library, and game installation features. However, it is not a native Linux app, which means performance overhead and potential compatibility issues with newer Windows updates. It is best suited for users who already have a stable Wine setup and need to play older or less demanding Epic titles. For competitive gaming or heavy AAA titles, native Proton support via Steam or Lutris is often more reliable. Expect manual intervention for updates and saves.

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Licença: GPL-3.0
Preço: Grátis
Versão mais recente: 4.4 (17 de maio de 2020)
Avaliação: —

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O que funciona igual

Allows downloading and installing games from the Epic Games Store
Manages a library of installed titles
Supports account login and integration
Handles game updates via the underlying Windows launcher

O que muda

Not a native Linux application; runs on Wine, adding performance overhead
Lacks native cloud save synchronization; saves remain in the Wine prefix
No direct integration with Linux system libraries or GPU drivers
Installation process is less streamlined than the native Windows launcher
Free game claiming may require specific Wine configurations to work reliably

Abrindo seus arquivos do Epic Games Launcher

PlayOnLinux does not directly open or export Epic Games Launcher files. Game data, saves, and executables are stored within the isolated Wine prefix created by PlayOnLinux. If you previously used the Windows launcher, you cannot simply copy a Windows installation folder into PlayOnLinux; you must reinstall the games through the Wine environment. Save files can be manually accessed within the Wine prefix directory if you know the path, but there is no automatic import or export tool provided.

Trocando o Epic Games Launcher pelo PlayOnLinux 4, passo a passo

Install PlayOnLinux 4 from your distribution's repository or Flathub
Launch PlayOnLinux and create a new virtual environment with a recent stable Wine version
Search for 'Epic Games Launcher' in the PlayOnLinux database and initiate the installation script
If the script fails, manually download the Windows installer and run it inside the new Wine prefix
Log in to your Epic account and verify that the library loads correctly
Install a few games to test performance and save file location

Principais recursos do PlayOnLinux 4

Instalador gráfico para aplicações Windows
Criação automatizada de prefixes Wine
Banco de dados de scripts de instalação pré‑configurados
Suporte a múltiplas versões do Wine por aplicação
Capacidade de instalar bibliotecas Windows via winetricks
Integração com Flatpak via Flathub
Código aberto e mantido pela comunidade

Como instalar o PlayOnLinux 4 no Linux

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub com.playonlinux.PlayOnLinux4

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install playonlinux

Debiansudo apt install playonlinux

Fedorasudo dnf install playonlinux

openSUSEsudo zypper install PlayOnLinux

Perguntas frequentes

Will my Epic Games saves transfer automatically?

No. Saves are stored in the Wine prefix. You must manually copy them if moving between systems or if you previously played on Windows. There is no native cloud sync integration.

Is PlayOnLinux better than using Proton directly?

For Epic Games, Proton is not a direct option because Epic does not support Proton natively. PlayOnLinux or Lutris with Wine is the standard approach. Proton is primarily for Steam games.

Can I claim free games with PlayOnLinux?

Yes, but it can be inconsistent. You may need to ensure the launcher is fully loaded and that Wine is configured correctly to handle the web browser component for claiming rewards.