Exciting news for mobile gamers: Epic Games Store debuts on iPhone platforms within the EU and on Android smartphones globally. Initially, the store introduces a trio of highly anticipated titles: Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe, and the newly mobile-optimized Fall Guys, with ambitions to facilitate a broader range of developers to distribute their games and applications via this storefront in time to come. Notably, Epic's portfolio is also expanding to independent mobile outlets such as AltStore PAL.
Launch Details for Epic Games Store on iPhone in EU and Android Devices Everywhere
If you're keen to get the Epic Games Store up and running on your mobile device, here are the guidelines for iOS users and Android enthusiasts. You'll find additional insights on our proprietary games at our dedicated blogs for Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sideswipe. Don't miss out on the excitement as Fortnite Battle Royale unveils Chapter 5, Season 4: Absolute Doom today – playable on mobile and various other platforms.
While the rollout is proceeding in the EU for iOS devices thanks to the Digital Markets Act, obstacles remain elsewhere, as Apple continues to restrict access to Fortnite and the Epic Games Store for iPhone users outside Europe.
The installation experience for both iOS and Android currently involves a complex set of steps, intricate device configurations, and intimidating warnings, a result of Apple and Google's deliberate efforts. However, we're actively contesting these restrictions in legal arenas and engaging with regulators across the globe to dismantle the monopolistic constraints levied by Apple and Google, aspiring to craft a superior store for all.
Integration with Third-Party App Marketplaces
Epic is collaborating with alternative mobile app marketplaces to present our games on platforms offering equitable conditions for all developers. Starting with a rollout on AltStore PAL today for those using iOS in the EU, we have plans to extend our reach to other platforms such as Aptoide's iOS marketplace in the EU and the ONE Store for Android users. We're eager to bring our exciting lineup to more stores internationally.
A Shift Towards an Open Mobile Ecosystem
"The mobile market is evolving to embrace fair competition. The European Commission's efforts have enabled us to introduce the Epic Games Store to iPhone users within the EU. Everyone, including those on Android, can now access our store and games — a liberty that PC and Mac users have long enjoyed. While we continue the struggle, this development represents solid strides for developers and consumers who stand to gain from a landscape enriched with competition and variety," expressed Tim Sweeney, the CEO and Founder of Epic Games.
To begin your gaming adventures with Fall Guys, Rocket League Sideswipe, and Fortnite, head over to the official Epic Games Store webpage using your Android or European Union-based iOS device for download instructions.
