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Epic Games Store Set to Launch on Android and iOS as Teasers Surface

Epic Games Store Set to Launch on Android and iOS as Teasers Surface

Austin Jay
Epic Games for Android and iOS
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Epic Games is turning the game on as it prepares to enter a new joint venture that will distribute its earnings through both the iOS and Android platforms. This is the step taken by Epic Games following its tough struggle against Apple and Google, which the former lost but became the one that holds the power to bring about change in the mobile gaming scene.

Epic Teases the Arrival of Epic Games Store

Epic Games took to Twitter to tease the upcoming release of its Epic Games Store for iOS and Android. Although there aren't many details yet, the teaser suggests that the online store is almost ready to launch, which has gamers all across the world excited.

The Epic Games Store is set to create a stir in the mobile gaming scene with its promises of being a "true multi-platform store" and its dedication to equitable terms for creators.

The developer-friendly revenue split offered by the Epic Games Store is among its most noteworthy features since it launched on mobile devices. The mobile store will use an 88/12 revenue split, the same as its desktop counterpart, letting developers keep a more significant portion of their profits.

This fairer revenue distribution starkly contrasts the commission structures imposed by traditional app stores, offering developers more significant financial incentives to bring their games to the Epic Games Store.

Also Read: Apple Terminates Epic Games' Developer Account, Citing 'Unreliability' - Fortnite Maker Faces Consequences

Epic's Legal Battles and Regulatory Challenges

The mobile version of Epic Games Store, launched after a long series of legal battles and regulatory problems Epic has experienced while struggling to bring about a more fair and competitive application marketplace, is now available. In the US, the legal confrontation between Epic and Apple over App Store rules saw significant plastic changes aided by the tech giant, one being the loosened anti-steering tools for developers.

On the other hand, Epic Games and Apple agencies are still looking at how Apple enforces these changes. This is a cause for concern that they administrative ruling and order.

Beyond the US, Epic Games also captures the consumer base in the European Union. They plan to debut the Epic Games Store for iPhone and Android devices in this gigantic place. To go further, Epic looks to offer consistent terms for developers on all sorts of platforms, a move that will give content creators and gamers a smooth experience. Selecting the best games and helping build revenue models would be the goals behind choosing the Epic Games Store and creating a platform for gamers worldwide.

Now that Epic Games has set a date for its online store to go live on Android and iOS platforms, game lovers are curious to learn about this path-blazing arena. Considering the developer-friendly approach, the range of games, and the multi-platform options, Epic Games Store can be the go-to gaming hub on mobile devices. The buzz starts blowing, and fans' appetite gets whet as features and other tidbits float around. Everybody looks on Epic as it gets up to welcome in a fresh chapter of gaming advancement made easy.

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