GoKawiilEpic Games has launched its Star Wars-themed Fortnite update for May, and the release comes with the arrival of Fortnite on the iPhone in Japan.
Fortnite returned to the iPhone and iPad in the US this month a year ago. Next, Epic Games is targeting iOS availability in another region soon. Meanwhile, Fortnite’s return to the Mac doesn’t sound too promising.
Epic Games Store for iPhone arrives in Japan
First, Epic Games has launched the Epic Games Store for iPhone in Japan.
The Epic Games Store mobile app is a direct download from Epic Games. For EU users, it’s available for both iPhone and iPad. In Japan, the Epic Games Store mobile app is only on the iPhone.
Next, Epic Games says it’s aiming to launch the Epic Games Store in Brazil.
“Brazil is planned for later in 2026, and we’ll continue to bring the Epic Games Store to new countries as platform policies evolve,” the company says.
This is how iPhone users can access Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe, and Fall Guys in the region.
“No third-party games are available yet as the new CTC fees and reporting obligations are hard to decipher for studios and creating friction that needs to be overcome,” per Steve Allison, Epic Games Store general manager.
Apple was forced to allow third-party app stores on iPhone in Japan at the end of last year. AltStore PAL previously launched as an App Store competitor in Japan.
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