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Of course. Heres a comprehensive overview of Epic Games on mobile, covering their history, current situation, and future. The Short Answer Epic Games is a major player in mobile gaming, but its presence is currently split and contentious. You can play some of their games on mobile, but not their biggest title, Fortnite, on official app stores due to a high-profile legal battle. The Big Dispute: Epic vs. Apple & Google This is the core of Epic's mobile story. The Issue: Epic objected to the 30% commission charged by Apple's App Store and Google Play Store on in-app purchases. The "Hotfix": In August 2020, Epic intentionally bypassed these fees in Fortnite on iOS and Android. In response, both Apple and Google removed Fortnite from their stores. The Lawsuit: Epic sued both companies for anti-competitive practices. The Outcome (Simplified): vs. Apple: The court issued a mixed ruling. Apple was not found to be a monopoly, but they were ordered to allow developers to link to external payment methods (a change still being implemented). Fortnite remains banned from the iOS App Store. vs. Google: In a landmark decision (December 2023), a jury found Google's Play Store to be an illegal monopoly. This could lead to major changes for Android, but the remedies are still being decided. Result: Fortnite is not available on the official iOS App Store or Google Play Store, which defines Epic's current mobile strategy. How to Play Epic Games on Mobile Today A. Fortnite On Android: Direct from Epic: You can download the Epic Games App or the Fortnite installer directly from fortnite.com/android. This bypasses the Play Store. (You'll need to enable "Install from unknown sources"). Samsung Galaxy Store: Fortnite is available here for Samsung devices. On iOS (iPhone/iPad): No Native Installation: There is no official way to install Fortnite on iOS currently. It is not in the App Store. Workarounds: Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce NOW allow you to stream the PC/console version of Fortnite to your iOS device through a web browser (Safari). This requires a stable internet connection and a subscription to those services. B. Other Epic Games & Projects Epic Games Store (Mobile Aspiration): Epic has announced its intention to launch its own Epic Games Store on iOS and Android in 2024, enabled by the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its legal wins. This would allow them to distribute their games (and others) on mobile while keeping 100% of revenue. Acquired Studios: Epic owns several studios with popular mobile titles: Harmonix: Rock Band Blitz (legacy). Mediatonic: Fall Guys is a popular battle royale game available on iOS and Android via Netflix. Since Netflix handles distribution, it's unaffected by the store disputes. Bandcamp: The music platform has iOS and Android apps. Epic's Mobile Engine: Unreal Engine Even without their own games in stores, Epic has a massive mobile presence through technology. Unreal Engine is one of the world's leading game development engines. Countless hit mobile games (like Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile, and many high-end RPGs) are built with Unreal Engine. Epic earns royalties from these games, making them a foundational part of the mobile graphics ecosystem. The Future of Epic on Mobile The trajectory points toward a significant expansion: The Epic Games Store on Mobile: This is their biggest upcoming move. It will challenge the dominance of Apple and Google's stores, at least in the EU initially. Return of Fortnite to iOS (in some regions): With the EU's DMA forcing Apple to allow third-party app stores, Epic has confirmed it will bring the Epic Games Store and Fortnite* back to iOS in Europe in 2024. More Mobile Titles: With their own store, expect Epic to invest in or publish more mobile-exclusive titles. Summary Table Aspect Status on iOS Status on Android : : : Fortnite (Native) Not on App Store. Use cloud streaming. Via Epic's website or Samsung Store. Epic Games Store App Planned for 2024 (EU first). Planned for 2024. Fall Guys Via Netflix app. Via Netflix app. Unreal Engine Games Thousands of games in App Store use it. Thousands of games in Play Store use it. In essence, Epic Games' mobile strategy is in a transitional phase. They are moving from being a developer constrained by platform rules to potentially becoming a major platform operator themselves on mobile devices, mirroring their success on PC.