Great news for mobile gamers: The Epic Games Store is finally available on iOS and Android devices. It offers the possibility to download games, including Fortnite, Rocket League digand for the very first time Autumn Boys on your phone.
There are a few things to note, however. First, 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 bit complicated, as it doesn’t involve the official App Store like your usual apps do. Below, you can watch a video from Epic Games explaining how to download the Epic Games Store on iOS.
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This launch follows a series of disputes between Apple and Epic Games, as well as the introduction of the EU Digital Markets App (DMA), which requires Apple to now allow iPhone owners to install third-party app stores. When asked why the app is not available elsewhere, Epic Games has stated: “Apple continues to block all other iOS users outside of Europe from accessing Fortnite and Epic Games Store for iOS.”
While the Android version of the Epic Games Store is available worldwide, the installation process still takes some time and requires enabling the ability to install unknown apps in your phone settings. Below you can watch a video from Epic Games detailing each step.
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According to Epic Games: “The Epic Games Store installation process on iOS and Android is tedious because Apple and Google intentionally introduce inferior installation experiences that involve multiple steps, confusing device settings, and scare screens.”
The publisher says it “continues to fight in court and work with regulators around the world to eliminate the anti-competitive conditions that Apple and Google impose on developers and consumers” so it can “build a better store for everyone.”
While Fortnite was previously available on iOS before it suddenly disappeared in 2020. This is the first time that Autumn Boys is playable on mobile platforms. In addition to the Epic Games Store, Rocket League dig is already available in the App Store and Google Play Store.
Speaking about the launch, CEO and founder of Epic Games Tim Sweeney said: “The tide is turning and the mobile ecosystem is finally opening up to competition. We are grateful to the European Commission for allowing us to launch the Epic Games Store and enable us to 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 have always been able to on open platforms like PC and Mac,” he continued. “The battle is far from over, but this is tangible progress for developers and consumers, who can now benefit from competition and choice.”
