- The only way to update the Epic Games Launcher on your Mac or PC is to restart it when an update is available.
- There is no way to manually check for Epic Games Launcher updates other than restarting the app.
- To update the games you play through the Epic Games Launcher such as “Fortnite”, go to the app’s settings and enable automatic updates.
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The Epic Games Launcher lets you play hundreds of popular games, many of which are platform exclusive. And like other apps, the Epic Games Launcher – and the games it contains – receive regular updates to fix bugs, add features, and more.
The Epic Game Launcher automatically installs its own program updates and there is no way to manually check for or install updates. However, you can indirectly force the launcher to do its own automatic update by restarting the program.
How to update the Epic Games Launcher
Again, the Epic Games Launcher is designed to update automatically. You’re almost always better off just waiting for the launcher to update itself.
However, if you want to force the Epic Games Launcher to check for an update:
1. Open the Epic Games Launcher so that its icon appears in the system tray or in the Dock at the bottom of the screen.
2. If you’re using a Mac, right-click the icon and choose Shut Down. If you’re on a PC, click the little upward-pointing arrow on the right-hand side of the taskbar. Then right click on the Epic Games Launcher icon and choose Exit.
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3. Once the launcher is completely closed, open it again.
Whenever the Epic Games Launcher opens, it checks for new updates. You will be informed if one is available.
How to update games in the Epic Games Launcher
Games installed with the launcher occasionally need to be updated. These are also updated automatically, but you need to enable automatic updates.
1. Open the Epic Games Launcher.
2. In the navigation area on the left, click on “Settings”.
3. Scroll to the “Manage Games” section and make sure there is a check mark next to “Allow automatic updates”.
You should always allow the Epic Games Launcher to automatically update games.
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4. Expand the menu for each game that you want to turn on automatic updates for.
5. Make sure that the “Automatic update” checkbox is selected for these games.
Each game has its own auto-update option.
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