Want to play Windows games from EA App, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect and Epic Games on Linux?
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to install and use Lutris to run popular Windows game launchers on Linux, allowing you to play many Windows-exclusive games using Wine and Proton compatibility layers.
Lutris is a powerful universal gaming platform that integrates game launchers, emulators and compatibility tools into a single easy-to-use interface.
Official Lutris Website:
https://lutris.net/
Supported launchers covered:
• EA App
• Blizzard Battle.net
• Ubisoft Connect
• Epic Games Store
Step 1 — Install the Latest GPU Drivers
Before installing Lutris, make sure your graphics drivers are fully updated.
Lutris Driver Guide:
https://github.com/lutris/docs/blob/m...
Updated drivers are essential for:
• Vulkan support
• Better gaming performance
• Improved Wine compatibility
• Reduced crashes and graphical issues
Step 2 — Install Lutris
Download Lutris:
https://lutris.net/downloads
Recommended installation method:
• Flatpak version
The Flatpak release includes additional dependencies and tends to work best with Windows launchers and Wine-based games.
Once installed:
• Launch Lutris from your application menu
Step 3 — Install Game Launchers
Inside Lutris:
• Click the + button in the top-left corner
• Select “Search the Lutris website for installers”
• Search for the launcher you want to install
• Follow the installation prompts
Supported launchers include:
• EA App
• Battle.net
• Ubisoft Connect
• Epic Games Store
During installation:
• Choose your install location
• Allow Lutris to install required Wine components
• Install Wine Mono or Gecko if prompted
Step 4 — Install & Play Your Games
After installation:
• Open Lutris → Library → Games
• Launch the game launcher
• Sign into your account
• Install your games as normal
You can now launch supported Windows games directly from Linux.
Important compatibility notes:
• Some anti-cheat protected games may not work
• Compatibility varies depending on the game and launcher
• ProtonDB and Lutris community installers are useful compatibility resources
Benefits of Lutris:
• Unified game library
• Easy Wine management
• Launcher integration
• Community install scripts
• Great Linux gaming compatibility
Topics covered:
• Lutris Linux gaming setup
• EA App on Linux
• Battle.net on Linux
• Ubisoft Connect on Linux
• Epic Games Store on Linux
• Wine gaming tutorial
• Linux gaming setup guide
• Proton & Wine compatibility
• Gaming on Ubuntu & Fedora
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