After all the hurdles, it is good news for Epic Games and players as the Epic Games Store is now available to download on Android and iOS platforms. Users worldwide can download the app on Android, although iOS downloads are restricted, limited to the ones from the European Union.
Players can now enjoy new games on their mobile devices via the Epic Games Store
The Store has been launched on mobile alongside Fall Guys. With the platform’s official launch, games like Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sideswipe are now accessible on Android devices worldwide and on iOS within the European Union, thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) following a long Epic vs Apple battle.
Celebrating the launch, Epic Games Store brings exciting in-game challenges for mobile players across Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sideswipe. While the challenges can be seen on all platforms, they must be completed on a mobile device, as streaming services don’t support them. Completing these challenges will earn you a range of in-game rewards.
These rewards include a new Fortnite outfit with matching back bling, pickaxe, and wrap, a fresh Fall Guys bean costume, a Fall Guys-themed pickaxe for use in Fortnite, and a gold vehicle trim that’s available now in Fortnite and Rocket League Sideswipe.
You can also earn these rewards through AltStore PAL on iOS in the EU. Epic Games is working to expand availability by bringing their titles to stores that offer favorable terms for all developers. The rewards will also be accessible through other mobile stores until November 2, 2024. Additionally, plans are in place to introduce the games to Aptoide’s iOS store in the EU and ONE Store on Android.
How to download the Epic Games Store on Android and iOS
With the platform now available to download, let’s look at the detailed steps to do the same.
How to install the Epic Games Store on Android
Follow the step-by-step guide to install the Epic Games Store on Android.
- Open Chrome on your Android device and go to the Epic Games website.
- Once there, find the download button and tap on it to install the Epic Games Store. If you get a pop-up, continue with the Download Anyway option.
- Once downloaded, click on the file. If you see a security notice stating your phone isn’t allowed to install apps from this source, tap Settings and toggle the Allow from this source option.
- A new pop-up will appear asking if you want to install the app. Tap Install.
- Once the installation is complete, tap Open to launch the Epic Games Store.
- Select the game you want to download. If you see another message saying your device isn’t set to install apps from this source, go back to settings and toggle Allow apps from this source once again.
- Confirm the installation and browse through the games!
How to install the Epic Games Store on iOS
With Android explained, let’s see a step-by-step guide to installing the Epic Games Store on iOS in the European Union
- Open the Safari browser on your iPhone and go to the Epic Games website.
- Find the download button and tap on it to begin the installation process. A pop-up will appear, informing you that your iPhone isn’t set up to install new marketplaces from the web yet. Tap Okay to proceed.
- Open the Settings app, and you should see a banner that says Allow Marketplace from Epic Games. Tap the banner, choose Allow, and then return to your browser.
- Press Install when prompted, and another iOS pop-up will ask if you want to install the app. Tap Install App Marketplace.
- Once the installation is complete, the Epic Games Store app will appear on your iPhone. Open the app, select the game you want, and install it just like you would from any other app store.
- A final iOS pop-up will ask for confirmation, tap Install to finish the process.
At the time of writing, Epic is working with global regulators to simplify this process in the future, so that players can have a one-tap installation experience. Until then, keep an eye on the updates!
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