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The Epic Games Store is now available for iPads in the EU with iPadOS 18.
The availability of the Epic Games Store for iPad gives users games like Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe, and Fall Guys. Users can download the Epic Games Store on their iPad by visiting the Epic Games website.
With iPadOS 18, EU users can also download several third-party marketplaces on iPad, including AltStore Pal and SetApp Mobile. Last month, the Epic Games Store was released on Android and iOS as well. The Android version of the app is available worldwide, but the iOS version is only available in Europe. The company has also assured users that it will make the Epic Games Store available in Japan, most likely by next year.
Where can I get the Epic Games Store in the European Union?
✅ PC
✅ Mac
✅ Android
✅ iPhone
✅ and now…iPad! 🥳Download iPadOS 18 and install now: https://t.co/u1wKQ9bxks pic.twitter.com/ArCdcddGVl
— Epic Games Store (@EpicGames) September 16, 2024
Epic Games and Apple Controversy
Four years ago, Epic Games introduced a few changes related to digital payments for Fortnite. However, according to Apple, these changes violated its terms for developers on the platform and led to both the removal of Fortnite from the App Store as well as a ban on Epic’s account. Following this, a legal battle ensued between Apple and Epic.
In Europe, the European Union enacted the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which required Apple to allow third-party app stores on the iPhone. As expected, Apple was not happy with the decision, stating that allowing third-party apps would cause security and privacy concerns for users. While these concerns may have been legitimate, critics argued that Apple was mainly protecting its app revenue.
Apple had no choice but to accept the EU orders. The EU gave Apple six months to comply with the regulations.
