Heroic Launcher for Epic, GOG, Amazon games on Linux / SteamOS v2.17 released

By Liam Dawe - 23 May 2025 at 9:12 am UTC
Last updated: 23 May 2025 at 9:16 am UTC

Bringing a UI refresh to game pages, along with numerous fixes to running games on Linux systems, the Heroic Games Launcher has a new release out now. It's the easiest way to run games from Epic, GOG and Amazon on Linux / SteamOS / Steam Deck.

The launcher can be run on Linux, macOS and Windows.

Heroic 2.17.0 Franky main changes:

New GamePage Design.

[macOS] Add Button to automate Windows Steam installation.

Adds a setting to download Proton versions directly to the Steam compatibility folder.

It is now possible to select an image file on the sideload dialog.

Update electron to latest version v36.2.1.

Fixes Issues with Epic Login and Checkout.

Several fixes for UMU, DXVK and GPTK.

Fixes HowLongToBeat not working anymore.

Update Legendary and added a EpicGamesLauncher.exe to fix issues with Rockstar games.

Fixed an issue with RemotePlay not working with Steam.

Several refactors and improvements.

Here's a look at the new game page design:

See more on the Heroic website.

Great time for a new release with Valve's SteamOS now more widely available to install on other devices. Be sure to also keep an eye on our anti-cheat page for compatibility.

Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.

Tags: Steam Deck, Amazon, Apps, Epic Games, GOG, Misc, SteamOS

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I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly checked on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly. You can also follow my personal adventures on Bluesky.
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