Epic Games Store Launches on iOS in EU, Android Worldwide

16 Aug 2024

Epic Games Store Launches on iOS and Android

In some great news for mobile gamers, the Epic Games Store has finally launched on iOS and Android devices. It offers the ability to download games including Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe, and, for the very first time, Fall Guys on your phone.

There are some things to bear in mind, however. Firstly, the Epic Games Store is only available for iOS devices in the European Union (EU). The process of actually getting it on your iPhone is also a little complicated, as it doesn’t involve the official App Store like your usual apps.

Apple and Epic Games have introduced the EU Digital Markets App (DMA) which requires Apple to now allow iPhone owners to install third-party app stores. As for why it's not available elsewhere, Epic Games has stated that: “Apple is still blocking all other iOS users outside of Europe from accessing Fortnite and Epic Games Store for iOS.”

The Android version of the Epic Games Store is available worldwide though, but the installation process still takes quite a bit of time and involves enabling the ability to install unknown apps in your phone settings.

According to Epic Games: “the process of installing the Epic Games Store on iOS and Android is lengthy due to Apple and Google introducing intentionally poor-quality install experiences laden by multiple steps, confusing device settings, and scare screens.”

The publisher states that it is “continuing to fight in courts and work with regulators around the globe to eliminate the anticompetitive terms that Apple and Google impose on developers and consumers” so that it can “build a better store for everyone.”

While Fortnite was previously available on iOS before it suddenly vanished back in 2020, this is the first time that Fall Guys has been playable on mobile platforms. In addition to the Epic Games Store, Rocket League Sideswipe is already available on the App Store and Google Play Store.

CEO Tim Sweeney's Perspective

Regarding the launch, CEO and founder of Epic Games Tim Sweeney said that: “the tide is turning and the mobile ecosystem is finally opening up to competition. We are grateful to the European Commission for making it possible to launch the Epic Games Store and offer our games to iOS users in the European Union.”

“Now European iOS users and all Android users can access our store and games, as they've always been able to do on open platforms like PC and Mac,” he continued. “The fight is far from over, but this is tangible progress for developers and consumers who can begin to benefit from competition and choice.”

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How to go to epic games store on xbox?

As of now, there is no dedicated Epic Games Store application available for Xbox consoles. However, you can access the Epic Games website using the Edge browser on your Xbox and browse their catalog. Keep in mind that games on the Epic Games Store are primarily for PC and may not be available for download or play directly on the Xbox system.

How to get epic games store on xbox?

Unfortunately, you cannot directly get the Epic Games Store on an Xbox console as it is designed for PC gaming. The Xbox ecosystem has its own store, known as the Microsoft Store, where you can purchase and download games suited for the Xbox platform. To play games available on the Epic Games Store, you would need to use a PC.

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