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The Epic Games Store is now available on mobile devices


The Epic Games Store is now available on mobile devices

Epic has finally launched its promised dedicated mobile store for Android and iOS devices (the latter depends on where you live), giving the mobile version of Fortnite an official digital home while also fulfilling its mission to prevent platform providers from siphoning off a large percentage of its profits from game sales and in-game purchases.

The store opened with a small selection of Epic-published titles, including Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe, and the recently released mobile game Fall Guys. Epic said it is working to support all developers who publish their games and apps through the new mobile store in the future.

While the benefits for Epic itself are clear (more money), there are will There are also reasons for gamers to use it, such as with parental controls and the Epic Rewards program for eligible titles and purchases. And for developers, the EGS on mobile will reportedly offer the same 88/12 revenue share that developers get on PC.

While the new Digital Markets Act means Epic’s mobile store is now available for iOS devices in the European Union, Apple continues to block all other iOS users outside of Europe from accessing Fortnite or the Epic Games Store for iOS, according to the company.

Currently, the EGS mobile installation process is a bit cumbersome and lengthy on both platforms, as both platforms are relatively secure regarding the installation of apps outside of their official storefronts. However, instructional videos for both platforms are available below:

“The tide is turning and the mobile ecosystem is finally opening up to competition,” writes Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, in an official press release. “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 have always been able to on open platforms like PC and Mac. The battle is far from over, but this is tangible progress for developers and consumers who can start to benefit from competition and choice.”

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