Epic Games Announces Fortnite's Return to iOS in EU via AltStore PAL, Including Two Torrenting Apps, Leaving Samsung Galaxy Store

Jul 25, 2024, 10:26 PM

Epic Games has announced that its popular game Fortnite will soon return to iOS devices in the European Union through the third-party app store AltStore PAL. This decision follows Epic's removal of Fortnite from the Samsung Galaxy Store, which the company criticized for implementing anti-sideloading policies. The announcement was made amid ongoing legal disputes with Apple regarding app distribution practices. In addition to AltStore PAL, Epic plans to launch its own Epic Games Store for mobile devices in the EU and is exploring partnerships with other independent app stores that offer favorable terms for developers. The first batch of third-party apps is already available on AltStore PAL, including two torrenting apps, a social discovery app, and a PC emulator. This move marks a significant shift in Epic's strategy as it seeks to provide developers with better opportunities in the mobile gaming market.