Epic Games signs new Android deal for Fortnite

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Summary

  • Epic Games is partnering with Telefonica to pre-install the Epic Games Store on new Android devices for easier access to Fortnite.
  • The partnership will extend to other Epic Games titles such as Fall Guys and Rocket League Sideswipe for mobile games.
  • Epic Games teases future perks and third-party game downloads for Telefonica users, enhancing the mobile gaming experience.



Epic Games has signed a new agreement that will make it even easier for Fortnite player to access the game on Android devices. Fortnite was launched in 2017, and since then the battle royale has been available for PC and various consoles. However, the Epic Games title's relationship with mobile devices is trickier.

Fortnite was removed from the App Store and Google Play Store in 2020 for violating the store's terms of service, resulting in Epic Games suing Apple and Google. Years later, iOS users can download the game from the App Store, as long as they are in one of the EU countries. For players outside the region, or who own an Android device, the ability to play Fortnite is to download the Epic Games Store installer. Now, after a new announcement, the plan is to make it easier for players to access the game on mobile.


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Epic Games has signed an agreement with Telefonica to pre-install the Epic Games Store app on all Android devices from the European telecommunications company. As a result, all new Telefonica customers in Spain, Germany, the UK and Spanish-speaking Latin American countries will have an easier time downloading Fortnite. In the official statement, Epic Games says that the partnership with the company is “just the beginning” and teases that mobile players on Telefonica's network will receive even more benefits in 2025.


The Epic Games Store comes pre-installed on new Telefonica Android devices

This new partnership with Telefonica will not only make it easier for users to access Fortnite but also other Epic Games titles. Specifically, it will be easier to play Autumn guys on mobile devices as well Rocket League Sideswipe. In addition to the two titles being available for PC and consoles, they have versions for Android and iOS launching in November 2021 (Rocket League Sideswipe) and August 2024 (Autumn guys). Epic Games promises that Telefonica users will be able to “download third-party games” in the future, but provided no further details.


With this new announcement, even more players can enjoy the latest content added to Epic Games titles on Android phones. Fortnitespecifically, continues to keep its community engaged with regular updates, such as the permanent addition of OG mode. Another patch launched Ballistic Mode, giving players a tactical 5v5 shooter that quickly proved to be as popular as Battle Royale. After being severely teased, Fortnite revealed the collaboration with Lionel Messi, bringing new skins based on the legendary soccer star.

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