Huge news. Epic Games has announced the release of the Epic Games Store app on Android and iOS platforms. The app is now available for download on Android devices worldwide, while iOS users are currently limited to those in the European Union due to regulatory constraints. We don’t know if the iOS version will be available worldwide soon.
The launch comes with the exciting addition of Fall Guys to the mobile platform, joining popular titles like Fortnite and Rocket League Sideswipe. This expansion to mobile was made possible by the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EU, following Epic’s prolonged legal battle with Apple over app store policies.
To celebrate the launch, Epic Games has introduced exclusive in-game challenges for mobile players across Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sideswipe. These challenges, available only on mobile devices, offer a variety of rewards, including a new Fortnite outfit with matching accessories, a Fall Guys bean costume, and a gold vehicle trim usable in both Fortnite and Rocket League Sideswipe.
How to Download the Epic Games Store on Android and iOS
For Android:
- Open Chrome on your Android device and visit the Epic Games website.
- Tap the download button to install the Epic Games Store. If prompted, choose “Download Anyway.”
- Open the downloaded file, and if a security warning appears, go to Settings and enable “Allow from this source.”
- Complete the installation and launch the Epic Games Store app.
- Browse and download your favorite games.
For iOS (EU Only):
- Open Safari on your iPhone and visit the Epic Games website.
- Tap the download button. If prompted, go to Settings and allow installation of new marketplaces.
- Complete the installation process by following the on-screen instructions.
- Open the Epic Games Store app, select your game, and install it.
It’s good to have one more shop, surely Epic will be bringing out a lot of promotions to push their new shop, but this is much more important because it marks the return, albeit limited, of Fortnite for iOS.