Game developer Epic Games true to its word, optimizes anti-cheat features to run on laptops equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPUs, with Fortnite being the first game to benefit from this update.

As of August 2025, the landscape for gaming on Windows on Arm devices like those with Snapdragon X chips is evolving, but with a catch. There is currently no comprehensive list or exact count of games that support Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) on these devices.

The compatibility of EAC on Windows 11, particularly on Intel Alder Lake+ CPUs, has been a topic of discussion, but no explicit mention has been made about ARM support or incompatibility. However, both Microsoft and EAC are actively addressing these compatibility issues [1].

Microsoft has taken a step forward by enabling local installations of selected PC games for ARM-based Windows 11 on Snapdragon chips via the Xbox PC app. This indicates that some games are becoming supported, but it does not yet translate into broad EAC support or a large game library [2].

One of the most popular games that use EAC, Fortnite, does not yet have official support for EAC on ARM Windows versions, which means it may not run smoothly on Snapdragon X laptops.

Historically, anti-cheat software has faced challenges when running on non-x86 architectures due to kernel-level hooks and drivers. EAC, in particular, has limited ARM-specific support as of now [3].

The Current State of Affairs

Here's a breakdown of the current state of EAC on Windows on Arm devices:

Number of games supporting EAC on Windows ARM: Very limited. Only a small subset of games are available and supported on ARM. No official comprehensive list exists yet.
Fortnite with EAC on Windows ARM: Not officially supported or stable due to EAC and Windows on ARM limitations.
Progress outlook: Microsoft is gradually enabling local installs and some game support on ARM Windows, but EAC compatibility remains a significant challenge and a work in progress [2][1].

The Future of Gaming on Arm-based Devices

While the current situation may seem limiting, the future looks promising. Epic, the creators of Fortnite, previously promised to make EAC work with Windows on Arm in March 2025 [4].

With the development work for EAC compatibility already implemented in the Epic Online Services SDK, developers now have the tools they need to update their games for Arm-based laptops [5].

A Qualcomm spokesperson confirmed that Fortnite will be among the first titles to take advantage of EAC compatibility on Arm-based laptops [6]. This means that popular games like Fortnite will become accessible to those with Arm-based Copilot+ PCs.

The addition of EAC compatibility for Arm-based Windows 11 devices will gradually filter through to a number of games, making online games that use the tool playable on these devices [7]. Games like Apex Legends, PUBG, Elden Ring, and more will also benefit from this compatibility.

Epic is actively working on bringing support for EAC to Fortnite for Snapdragon X (Arm) chips [8]. This development will likely make Arm-based laptops more attractive to gamers who previously could not play Easy Anti-Cheat games on these devices.

The new version of the Epic Online Services SDK now offers EAC compatibility for secure multiplayer experiences on Arm-based Windows 11 devices [9]. This means that more demanding games, such as Baldur's Gate 3 in 4K, may also become playable on Arm-based laptops in the future.

In conclusion, while the current number of EAC-supported games on Windows on Arm devices is limited, the situation is improving. With developers actively working to update their games, the availability of EAC-supported games on these devices is expected to increase over 2025 and beyond.

[1] - Microsoft and EAC actively updating for compatibility issues [2] - Microsoft enables local installations of selected PC games for ARM-based Windows 11 on Snapdragon chips [3] - Historical challenges of anti-cheat software on non-x86 architectures [4] - Epic's promise to make EAC work with Windows on Arm in March 2025 [5] - Development work for EAC compatibility on Arm-based laptops implemented in the Epic Online Services SDK [6] - Qualcomm spokesperson confirms Fortnite will be among the first titles to take advantage of EAC compatibility on Arm-based laptops [7] - Addition of EAC compatibility for Arm-based Windows 11 devices will gradually filter through to a number of games [8] - Epic is actively working on bringing support for Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) to Fortnite for Snapdragon X (Arm) chips [9] - The new version of the Epic Online Services SDK now offers EAC compatibility for secure multiplayer experiences on Arm-based Windows 11 devices