Key Takeaways
- Epic Games has brought Fortnite back to mobile in the EU through a new store following the implementation of the Digital Markets Act.
- Epic plans to expand the store following the launch of Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sidewipe.
- Epic’s CEO plans a global comeback, praises EU efforts, and aims for tens of millions of installs by the end of 2024.
After years of legal battles and trials, Epic Games has finally brought Fortnite back to iOS and Android… but in the EU. Epic Games Store The mobile versions were released in the EU today, meaning games like Fortnite and Fall Guys can now be played on mobile after the Digital Markets Act was passed. apple Enabling third-party stores on the Platform.
Fortnite is The biggest game Fortnite was removed from iOS in 2020 due to a dispute between Epic and Apple over in-app purchases. Epic claims that it made over $700 million during the two years Fortnite was on the storefront, making it one of the most profitable platforms for the game. Since then, there has been no official way to play the hit battle royale on mobile devices in the United States. The passage of the Digital Markets Act in the EU forced Apple to allow third-party stores on its apps, bringing Fortnite back to mobile for the first time in four years.
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One Epic Games Store
EU only for now
Epic is launching the new Epic Games Store today on both iOS and Android in Europe. The store will launch with three of the company’s most popular games: Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sidewipe. In addition to Epic’s official store, the games will also be available on AltStore, with AltStore and Aptoid versions coming soon. Epic plans to expand the store in the future to include all independent games. On the official announcement page, Epic explains how iPhone and Android users can download the new store:
After the DMA Act was passed, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney praised the European Commission for “slamming Apple and Google to stop them from thwarting competition.” While this is great news for EU players, Epic expects Fortnite to return to mobile in other regions soon. “This is just the beginning of our efforts to bring the game back to all platforms around the world,” Sweeney said. “We look forward to seeing Fortnite return everywhere on iOS, free of Apple’s junk fees and other scams.” [tech fees]But this is a great milestone.”
Epic has lofty goals for its new mobile store: General Manager Steve Allison said, “Our goal is to get as many installs as we can — hopefully 100 million, hopefully tens of millions — by the end of the year, when we start introducing third-party games.”
While this may not be the news Fortnite fans were hoping for, it’s a big step towards bringing the game back to mobile devices around the world after years of silence. Due to regulations, this new storefront has yet to be introduced in the US, but it seems inevitable that these restrictions will be lifted sooner or later. Despite not being available on mobile, Fortnite remains one of the most popular and profitable games in the industry, and many are excited to see it officially return to mobile platforms.
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