In good 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 Sideways Moveand, for the first time, Fallen boys on your phone.
There are a few things to keep in mind, though. 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 bit complicated, as it doesn’t include the official App Store like your usual apps. You can check out a video from Epic Games below that explains how to download the Epic Games Store on iOS.
This launch follows a series of disputes between Apple and Epic Games and the introduction of the EU Digital Markets App (DMA), which requires Apple to now allow iPhone owners to install third-party app stores. As for why it is not available elsewhere, Epic Games has stated that: “Apple continues to block 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, but the installation process is still quite lengthy and requires enabling the ability to install unknown apps in your phone’s settings. You can check out a video from Epic Games below that details every step you need to take.
According to Epic Games, “the process of installing from the Epic Games Store on iOS and Android is lengthy because Apple and Google intentionally introduce poor installation experiences characterized by multiple steps, confusing device setups, and scary screens.”
The publisher says it will “continue to fight in the courts 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 suddenly disappearing in 2020, this is the first time that Fallen boys is playable on mobile platforms. In addition to the Epic Games Store, Rocket League Sideways Move can already be found in the App Store and Google Play Store.
Speaking about the launch, Epic Games CEO and founder 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 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 just as they always could 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 start to benefit from competition and choice.”