Epic Games has launched its mobile store and brought Fortnite back to iOS and Android, offering developers an 88/12 revenue split. CEO Tim Sweeney thanked the EU for enabling this expansion, which aims to create a competitive multi-platform store. Users face a complex installation process, but the move is seen as a win for gamers and developers.
In a major milestone, Epic Games has officially launched its digital storefront, the Epic Games Store, on mobile devices. The store is now available for Android devices worldwide and EU iPhones, marking a significant expansion of its reach beyond PC and macOS.
Alongside the store’s debut, Epic has also confirmed the return of Fortnite to mobile devices. The popular battle royale game is now available for download on Android devices worldwide and EU iPhones via the mobile Epic Games Store and the EU’s AltStore. This marks the first time Fall Guys and Rocket League Sideswipe have been made available on mobile devices.
The mobile Epic Games Store offers the same fair terms for developers as its PC and macOS counterparts, with an 88/12 revenue split and other incentives. This move is seen as a major step towards creating a “first-ever game-focused, multi-platform store” that can compete with other digital storefronts.
In a statement, Epic Games Founder and CEO Tim Sweeney expressed gratitude to the European Commission for enabling the company to launch the store and offer its games to iOS users in the EU. “Now, European iOS users and all Android users can access our store and games, as they’ve always been able to do on open platforms like PC and Mac,” Sweeney said.
The return of Fortnite to mobile devices comes after a brief absence, with the game previously available on iOS through web browser streaming. The move is seen as a significant win for gamers and developers alike, offering a new platform for competition and choice.
With the Epic Games Store now live on mobile, gamers can expect a seamless experience across platforms, with the same store and games available on multiple devices. This marks a major shift in the gaming landscape, as Epic continues to push for a more open and competitive digital storefront.
