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Add Fortnite as a Non-Steam Shortcut
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Answer
In Steam, add the Epic Games Launcher or an existing Fortnite shortcut as a Non-Steam Game. The Steam entry is only a launcher shortcut; Fortnite ownership, updates, and Epic account services stay with Epic Games.
Choose the Epic or Fortnite shortcut
In Steam, open Add a Non-Steam Game and select the Epic Games Launcher or an existing Fortnite shortcut.
Add the Steam library entry
Confirm the selection to create the shortcut in Steam.
Launch through Epic when prompted
Use the Steam shortcut for convenience, but complete sign-in, updates, and ownership checks through Epic Games.
Verify the result
Launch the Steam shortcut and verify Epic authenticates, updates, and starts Fortnite under the intended account while anti-cheat remains intact.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
- If it stops working, open Epic and Fortnite directly and recreate the shortcut to the current launcher. Do not copy manifests or bypass Epic sign-in.
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