Epic Games Store launches for Android worldwide, bringing Fall Guys to the platform

We knew this day would come, that Epic would finally bring its Games Store to Android, and thanks to the EU’s Digital Markets Act, iOS users in the EU can also join in on the fun today. So far, there are only three games available, one of which is Fortnite, of course, and finally brings the game back to iOS. Android users have been able to download the game through the Epic Games Launcher for a while now, which is not to be confused with the current global release of the Epic Games Store on Android. Despite a confusing and long history full of lawsuits and endless accusations, Epic shows that it is ready to start offering quality games for gamers.

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What to expect from the Epic Games Store

Until today, you had to sideload the Epic Games Launcher to install Fortnite on Android, but now you’ll have to sideload the Epic Games Store, a small but notable change. This new store comes with three games: Fortnite, a mobile version of Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sideswipe (a sidescrolling mobile interpretation of Rocket League that I adore). There is also one app available called Postparty which can be used to capture, save and share your gaming moments.

Sure, this is a small selection of games and apps, although there is an expectation that things will grow with time, and it’s not like Fortnite couldn’t carry this store on its own, just like it did with the previous mobile launcher. Still, many are hopeful that Epic has what it takes to improve the gaming scene on Android, as the Play Store is certainly a dumpster fire when it comes to discovery. So even though it’s early days for Epic, there’s certainly room to corner the market when it comes to offering mobile games that gamers actually want to play.

For iOS users, things are a little different. Only those in the EU will be able to install the Epic Games Store, and they must do so by scanning a QR code on the website. It seems that iOS users need to be on iOS 17.6 or later to install the launcher.

All in all, if you’re a Fortnite fan, then today should be big news if you’re an iOS user in the UK. For Android users, not much has changed other than the launcher that lets you install Fortnite, but there’s certainly potential for things to improve exponentially. While I’m sure many are trepidatious that Epic doesn’t have what it takes to run a worthwhile store after the many problems it had with its PC counterpart, one thing is certain: mobile desperately needs a space which meets gamers and their needs, because Google’s efforts have been nothing but a failure.