Epic Games to Launch Store on iOS and Android Later This Year

Epic Games, the renowned developer behind popular titles like Fortnite and Gears of War, is set to make a significant move in the mobile gaming market with the launch of its own store on iOS and Android platforms later this year. This announcement comes as a groundbreaking development, given the company's history of legal battles with tech giants Apple and Google over app store policies and fees.

By introducing its store, Epic Games aims to provide developers with an alternative platform to distribute their games while offering consumers a wider range of options and potentially lower fees. This move might upend the dominant Apple App Store and Google Play Store-dominated app store landscape, bringing more competition and innovation to the mobile gaming industry.

The organisation recently announced via its official X handle that it will be launching its store on both iOS and Android platforms. In their statement, they emphasised providing fair terms to all developers on a multi-platform store, promising an array of exciting games accessible to everyone. While the X post from the Epic Games Store has highlighted games such as Rocket Racing, Rocket League Sideswipe, and Postparty, it's worth noting that these images might be conceptual, and the actual lineup of games upon launch could vary.

Epic Games has a track record of success with its PC storefront, Epic Games Store, which has gained popularity among gamers for its exclusive titles and developer-friendly revenue sharing model. With the launch of its mobile store, Epic Games is poised to shake up the industry once again, providing both developers and gamers with more choices and opportunities in the ever-evolving world of mobile gaming.