Mobile gamers, rejoice! The Epic Games Store, a popular PC game storefront, is finally making its way to iOS and Android devices later this year. This news comes after Epic’s announcement at the State of Unreal event at GDC 2024.
The arrival of the Epic Games Store on mobile promises to shake things up. Epic has long been a vocal critic of the dominance of Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store, and their strategy focuses on giving developers a better deal.
A Fairer Playing Field for Developers
At the heart of Epic’s mobile store push is a developer-friendly revenue split. The Epic Games Store will offer a much lower commission rate than the current offerings on the App Store and Play Store Developers will pocket a substantial 88% of their earnings.
While Epic will retain a modest 12% commission. This is significantly lower than the standard 30% cut taken by Apple and Google (though Google offers a reduced rate for the first $1 million in revenue).
This move could entice many game developers to bring their titles to the Epic Games Store mobile platform, potentially leading to a wider variety of games for players to choose from.
A Multi-Platform Powerhouse
The upcoming mobile app store is just one piece of the puzzle for Epic. They envision the Epic Games Store as a true multi-platform powerhouse, allowing gamers to seamlessly access their libraries across PC, macOS, and now, mobile devices (at least in Europe, where legislation requires Apple to allow alternative app stores).
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What to Expect
While details are still under wraps, Epic has hinted at new self-publishing tools specifically designed for mobile game development. This could streamline the process for developers looking to bring their games to the Epic Games Store mobile platform.
The exact launch date for the Epic Games Store on mobile remains undisclosed, but it’s expected to arrive before the end of 2024. With a focus on fair revenue sharing and multi-platform accessibility.
The Epic Games Store’s arrival on mobile is sure to be a major development in the gaming industry. This could lead to more choices for gamers and a more competitive landscape for mobile game development.
