A Unified Messaging Experience Across Platforms
One of the main additions is cross-platform text chat. Players can now send direct messages and group chats that sync across wherever they are logged in, whether that is Fortnite on console, the Epic Games Launcher on PC, or the Epic Games mobile apps on iOS and Android. Message history follows the account, making it easier to stay in touch without switching platforms or losing conversations. This update mirrors the chat system Epic previously introduced to iOS devices in December and now standardizes the experience across mobile and desktop. For players who move between PC, console, and phone, the goal is consistency rather than introducing a separate mobile-only feature set.
Account Security Comes to the Forefront
Alongside messaging, Epic has integrated its Epic Authenticator directly into the mobile experience. The Epic Games app allows users to enable two-factor authentication using their phone, adding a second layer of protection when logging into Epic Games services. This applies to Fortnite, purchases on the Epic Games Store, and account management across platforms. By placing 2FA inside the main app, Epic reduces the friction of securing accounts while encouraging more users to adopt additional security measures. For players with large libraries or competitive Fortnite accounts, this update prioritizes protection without requiring extra third-party tools.
What the Epic Games App and Store App Each Handle
The Epic Games app focuses on communication and security, acting as a companion tool for managing friends and account access. In contrast, the Epic Games Store mobile app centers on content access. Through the Store app, users can browse the Epic Games Store marketplace, purchase titles, download them, and play supported games and apps on mobile devices. It also includes the same cross-platform text chat and Epic Authenticator features found in the main Epic Games app. Together, the two apps separate social and security functions from storefront and gameplay access, while still sharing the same core systems behind the scenes.
Availability on Android and iOS
The Epic Games app is now available globally on both the Google Play Store for Android and the Apple App Store for iOS. This makes its messaging and authentication tools widely accessible without region restrictions. The Epic Games Store mobile app follows a slightly different distribution model. On Android, it is available worldwide through Epic’s official website. On iOS, availability is currently limited to devices in the European Union. This setup reflects ongoing platform differences while still giving Android users full global access to Epic’s mobile storefront.
Strengthening Epic’s Mobile Ecosystem
With the global Android release of the Epic Games app and the updated Epic Games Store mobile app, Epic continues to push for a more unified player experience across PC, console, and mobile. Rather than focusing on experimental features like web3 integrations, the company’s current mobile updates emphasize communication, security, and account consistency. For Fortnite players and Epic Games Store users, the changes are practical: easier messaging, better protection, and improved access to Epic’s ecosystem from a phone without changing how the platform already works on other devices.
