Epic Games plans to expand its mobile store by adding up to 50 third-party games and introducing a giveaway program. The company is also working on developer tools and social features in an effort to create a competitive platform in the mobile market.
Mobile Epic Games Store
Expansion Plans
At the Unreal Fest conference, Steve Ellison, general manager of the Epic Games Store, shared ambitious plans for the development of the mobile version of the store. Until recently, the platform offered mainly the company's own projects, such as Fortnite and Fall Guys. However, Epic now intends to significantly expand its offering, adding up to 50 games from third-party developers by the end of 2024.
Free games and new features
The company plans to transfer its successful model of giving away free games from the PC version to mobile devices. This strategy has already attracted millions of users on personal computers. In addition, Epic Games is preparing a number of innovations for the mobile platform. Tools that allow developers to self-publish their projects are expected to launch in the first half of 2025. Work is also underway to introduce social features and cross-platform play, which are planned to be introduced before the end of 2025.
First side projects
One of the first games from third-party developers in the mobile Epic Games Store will be Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition, which is scheduled for release at the end of 2024.
New program for developers
Epic Games announced the "launch everywhere with Epic" program, which includes a reduction in royalties to 3.5 % for Unreal Engine games released on the Epic Games Store at the same time or before other platforms.
Criticism of competitors
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, criticized Apple and Google's policies regarding mobile app stores . He accused the companies of obstructing developers and overtaxing them.
Glossary
- Epic Games is an American company, game and software developer
- Fortnite - popular online multiplayer battle royale game
- Fall Guys - multiplayer platform game
- Unreal Engine is a game engine developed by Epic Games
- Tim Sweeney - founder and CEO of Epic Games
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Isabella
Wow, looks like Epic Games is seriously targeting the mobile market! 50 new games by the end of 2024 sounds impressive. I wonder if they can really compete with Google Play and the App Store? 🤔
Hans
Yes, Isabella, this is an ambitious plan! I was especially interested in the idea of adapting the distribution of free games for mobile devices. This can really attract a lot of new users. 🎮📱
Pierre
I agree with Hans, free games are a great strategy. But I was more impressed by the reduction in royalties to 3.5% for Unreal Engine games. This could attract a lot of developers!
Sofia
Guys, have you noticed that they are planning to add social features and cross-platform play? This could be a real breakthrough for mobile gaming! 🚀
Gerhard
Ha, another attempt to conquer the world. All these new app stores, free games, cross-platform... Why complicate everything? It was simpler and better before. Young people have gone completely crazy with their newfangled ideas. 😒
Natalia
Gerhard, don't be such a skeptic! Innovation drives progress. I think Epic is taking the right steps. It will be especially interesting how Apple and Google will react to this competition. 🍎🤖
Carlos
Natalia is right! Competition is always good for consumers. And by the way, has anyone heard of Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition? Sounds intriguing! 🦖
Isabella
Carlos, I heard about her! Ark on PC is amazing, so the mobile version should be awesome. I hope Epic can attract even more quality titles. We will monitor developments! 👀🎮