Epic Games Store is finally available on Android and iOS

Epic Games has finally released the mobile version of its Epic Games Store, which was announced in January of this year. The comnpany announced and launched the third-party store on Android and iOS smartphones, but only EU residents may access it on the latter platform. This is the first time Apple devices have been able to play Fortnite since its legendary removal in 2020, other than through cloud gaming via applications or browsers.

"We’re launching on iOS devices in the European Union thanks to the Digital Markets Act, but Apple is still blocking all other iOS users outside of Europe from accessing Fortnite and Epic Games Store for iOS," says Epic in a press release. Even close to its launch, Epic accused Apple of putting roadblocks like canceling its iOS developer account and rejecting submissions.

The installation methods for both Android and iOS include quite a few steps, and Epic has released video tutorials for both platforms.

"For now, 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," says Epic Games. "We are 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 we can build a better store for everyone."

The Epic Games Store currently offers Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe, and the new mobile game Fall Guys. The company says it plans to add games and apps from other developers to its marketplace in the future. Epic's games are also now available on the independent mobile store AltStore PAL, with Aptoide's iOS and ONE Store for Android following suit shortly.