Epic Games Store Launches on iPhone in the EU With Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League Sideswipe

Epic Games has announced the launch of its new Epic Games Store on iPhone in the EU. The store is launching with Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe and the all-new Fall Guys for mobile.

Apple has been forced to allow third-party app stores on the iPhone in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In response, the company introduced convoluted requirements and new fees in an effort to comply with the DMA while discouraging developers from making their apps available outside of the Apple App Store. Its initial efforts were found to be in violation of the DMA, leading to another round of rule changes last week. These new rules have still been criticized as 'unacceptable' and 'illegal' and have yet to be approved by the European Commission.

Epic notes that the process of installing its new app store is less than ideal, but says it's still fighting to improve the experience.


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. 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 store will eventually support games and apps from third party developers. Additionally, Epic is launching its games on AltStore PAL today and plans to bring its games to Aptoide's iOS store in the EU and ONE Store on Android.

"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, as they've always been able to do on open platforms like PC and Mac. The fight is far from over, but this is tangible progress for developers and consumers who can begin to benefit from competition and choice," said Tim Sweeney, CEO and Founder, Epic Games.

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