Epic Games Expands Mobile Store Amid Ongoing Legal Battle with Apple and Google

Epic Games launches third-party mobile games on its store while covering Apple fees for EU developers as part of its fight against restrictive app ecosystem policies.

Epic Games Store now offers third-party mobile games on Android globally and iOS in the European Union, enabled by the EU's Digital Markets Act.
Epic will cover Apple’s Core Technology Fee for one year for developers participating in its free games program in the EU, though this is not financially sustainable long-term.
CEO Tim Sweeney emphasizes the legal battle as an investment in Epic’s future, aiming to challenge Apple and Google’s restrictive app store practices.
Epic’s efforts face significant hurdles, including Apple’s 'scare screens' and additional fees that deter developers from joining alternative app stores.
The company plans to expand its mobile store to other regions like the UK and Japan later this year, pending regulatory developments.