
27/01/2025
Epic Store debuts on EU iPhones
Epic Games has launched its own app store on iPhones in the EU. The launch comes in the wake of the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which has compelled Apple to open its platform to third-party app marketplaces.
EU iPhone users can now access the Epic Games Store by visiting Epic’s website on their devices, provided they are running iOS 17.4 or later. The store’s initial offering is limited, featuring Epic’s own titles such as Fortnite and Rocket League Sideswipe, with plans to expand the library through discussions with third-party mobile developers.
The return of Fortnite to iOS is particularly noteworthy, given the game’s tumultuous history with Apple. Removed from the App Store in 2020 due to a dispute over in-app purchase systems, Fortnite had previously generated over $700 million on iOS in just two years, with Apple taking a 30% cut amounting to more than $100 million.