Apple has finally approved the Epic Games Store app for iOS in the European Union, after a series of rejections and disputes. This move comes after Apple announced plans to allow third-party app stores on iOS in the region earlier this year, in compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has long been advocating for an alternative game store on Apple’s closed platform, and it seems his goal is about to be realized. Despite the approval, Apple has demanded changes to the copy and buttons within the app in the next version, which has led to further disagreements between the two companies.
The Epic Game Store will soon be available to iPhone and iPad users in the European Union, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing battle between Epic and Apple. However, Epic still has some key parts to build, such as its mobile payment system for the platform. It remains to be seen how this development will impact the app market on iOS and whether other developers will follow suit in launching alternative app stores.
