2026-02-04
The Epic Games Store reached new all-time records in 2025: 📈 Player spending hit $400M (+57% increase) in third-party games ⏰ A whopping 2.78 billion hours in third-party games Check out all the big takeaways from 2025, and what's ahead for the Store in 2026 in the Epic Games Store 2025 Year in Review.
Eurogamer.net
An interview with Epic Games Store VP Steven Allison, who says “we have a lot of things” to fix and “the launcher sucks”, on 2026 updates like social features
Steven Allison acknowledges some people will always say “F— Epic", as focus finally shifts to player experience.
2026-02-03
The Epic Games Store reached new all-time records in 2025: 📈 Player spending hit $400M (+57% increase) in third-party games ⏰ A whopping 2.78 billion hours in third-party games Check out all the big takeaways from 2025, and what's ahead for the Store in 2026 in the Epic [image]
GamesIndustry.biz
Epic reports third-party game revenue on the Epic Games Store up 57% YoY in 2025 to $400M, total spend up 6% to $1.16B, and total player hours down 14% to 6.65B
2024-03-21
We're coming to iOS and Android! Same fair terms, available to all developers, on a true multi-platform store - with amazing games for everyone. [image]
9to5Google
Epic plans to release its Epic Games Store on iOS and Android later in 2024, offering “the same fair terms” as its PC store, including a 12% commission on sales
With plans to launch its own game store on iOS, it's now been announced that the Epic Games Store is coming to Android.
2024-01-26
📣 Fortnite is coming back to iOS in Europe this year! 📣 Via our soon to launch @EpicGames Store for iOS thanks to new rules in Europe via the new Digital Markets Act (DMA), stay tuned for more details.
MacRumors
Epic Games plans to launch its Epic Games Store on the iPhone in the EU in 2024, which will include its popular game Fortnite
Epic Games plans to bring its Epic Games Store to the iPhone and the iPad under Apple's new alternative app store policy in the European Union, Epic Games announced today.
📣 Fortnite is coming back to iOS in Europe this year! 📣 Via our soon to launch @EpicGames Store for iOS thanks to new rules in Europe via the new Digital Markets Act (DMA), stay tuned for more details.
9to5Mac
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says Apple's “anticompetitive scheme rife with new junk fees” is illegal under the EU's DMA and an example of “malicious compliance”
or 20% of your sales I will never launch an app in Europe. [image] Tim Sweeney / @timsweeneyepic : Yes, Apple did. Because this scheme worked out so well for John Riccitiello. @dhh...
2023-08-25
An opt-in exclusivity program for developers and publishers on the Epic Games Store. Boost your net revenue share from player spending on eligible products from 88% to 100% in your first six months as an Epic Games Store exclusive. Read the announcement: https://store.epicgames.com/ ... [image]
Engadget
Epic Games debuts the Epic First Run program, offering developers 100% of net revenue for six months if they launch PC games exclusively on the Epic Games Store
2023-08-24
An opt-in exclusivity program for developers and publishers on the Epic Games Store. Boost your net revenue share from player spending on eligible products from 88% to 100% in your first six months as an Epic Games Store exclusive. Read the announcement: https://store.epicgames.com/ ... [image]
Engadget
Epic Games announces the Epic First Run program, offering developers 100% of net revenue for six months if they launch games exclusively on the Epic Games Store
Games and apps in the Epic First Run program will also benefit from extra exposure on the storefront.
2021-12-31
We are investigating issues with downloading, installing and launching games in your Library. We will update you when the issue is resolved.
The Verge
Fortnite servers are back online after a major five-hour outage prevented players from logging on, among other issues
2021-12-30
We are investigating issues with downloading, installing and launching games in your Library. We will update you when the issue is resolved.
The Verge
Fortnite servers are back online after a major five-hour outage prevented players from logging on, among other issues
The hit battle royale game told players “You do not have permission to play Fortnite.” — There was some bad news if you're on winter break and hoping to play some Fortnite …
2020-09-10
Apple will no longer allow users to sign into Epic Games accounts using “Sign In with Apple” as soon as September 11, 2020. If you used “Sign In with Apple”, please make sure your email and password are up to date. https://epic.gm/SIwA
iMore
Epic says Apple is disabling Sign In with Apple for Fortnite on Sept. 11 and impacted users should update their account email address and password now
What you need to know — Epic has tweeted to warn users that Apple is going to block Sign in with Apple for Fortnite.
2020-03-27
Announcing Epic Games Publishing: http://epicgames.com/...
The Verge
Epic Games launches Epic Games Publishing, a label that will cover up to 100% of development costs while game creators retain 100% of IP and creative control
Andrew Webster / The Verge :