Epic Games Store goes mobile with third-party titles and free games program
Summary
Epic Games Store significantly expands its mobile presence
Nearly 20 third-party titles added on Android worldwide and iOS in the EU
Free Games program launches monthly, targeting a future weekly cadence
Developer-friendly 88/12 revenue split mirrors PC marketplace terms
"Major step forward"
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Mobile storefront expansion
Epic Games Store launched on mobile with only Epic-owned titles
Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sideswipe were the initial lineup
Nearly 20 third-party titles now added to broaden the catalog
Android availability is global; iOS limited to EU markets
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Free Games program
Monthly free title program launches on mobile
Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee is the first offering
"There will be new games offered each month until we move to a weekly schedule later this year"
Mirrors the existing weekly free game initiative on PC
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Developer revenue terms
88/12 revenue split applied to all mobile third-party titles
Split applies only to payments Epic processes directly
No cut taken from third-party payment transactions
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Launch Everywhere with Epic — royalty incentives
Program targets Unreal Engine developers launching on Epic platforms
Royalty rate reduced from 5% to 3.5% across all platforms and stores
Eligible titles must ship on Epic Games Store before or simultaneously with other stores
Covers PC, Mac, Android, and iOS (coming soon)
Compatible with existing Epic First Run program participants
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What's next
Epic plans to shift free games cadence from monthly to weekly later in 2025
iOS expansion beyond EU markets likely as regulatory landscape evolves
Continued growth of third-party catalog expected as developer incentives attract new partners
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