If you’re trying to download the Epic Games Store on iPhone, we’re here to help. After Apple and Epic’s big falling out, the game launcher is finally back on iPhone in the EU, so you can play Fortnite or Fall Guys with your friends. However, downloading the app is a little more complicated than your usual iPhone download, so we’ve put together a detailed list of instructions you can find further down the page.
To get back into the swing of things in Epic’s smash-hit battle royale title, be sure to check out our Fortnite patch notes, Fortnite guns, and Fortnite character guides. Or, if you’ve already had your fill of Fortnite, see our list of the best battle royale games on Switch and mobile to claim victory in something new.
How do I download the Epic Games Store on iPhone?
Before starting, it’s worth reiterating that you can only download the Epic Games Store on your iPhone if you’re in the European Union. You also need to have iOS 17.6 or a later version of the Apple software installed on your device.
Here’s how to download the Epic Games Store on iPhone:
- Open your phone’s browser and go to epic.download
- Select the ‘install on iOS’ option
- When the ‘app installation’ pop-up appears, press ‘ok’
- Head to your settings
- Tap the banner at the top of the settings menu that reads ‘all apps from Epic Games Inc.’
- Select ‘allow’ and return to the browser page
- Hit the ‘install’ option
- Select ‘install app marketplace’ on the new pop-up
- Once the Epic Games app is installed, open it
- Choose the game you want to play first
- Confirm ‘install app’ on the new pop-up
- Start playing!
Those are all the steps you need to download Epic Games on your iPhone. If you found the process confusing, just check out the official video from Epic below for a visual guide.
Why can’t I download Epic Games Store on my iPhone?
If the steps above aren’t working, we’ve got the following troubleshooting suggestions:
- Check your iPhone has iOS 17.6 or a later version installed
- Check you’re not using a VPN with a connection outside of Europe
- Check you have enough storage space to download the app
If none of those suggestions work, it’s time to head over to the Epic Games player support page to see if you can solve the problem or get some assistance from Epic.
When is the Epic Games coming to iPhone in the U.S.A.?
Unfortunately, we still don’t know when or if Epic Games is coming to iPhone in the U.S.A. and other regions. We’ll spare you the complicated reasons, but if Apple had it its own way, Epic Games still wouldn’t be available on iPhone at all. However, due to a change in European law, the tech giant has had its hand forced. We’ll be keeping an eye on developments to see if Apple changes its stance in other regions in the future.
There you have it, our guide on how to download the Epic Games Store on iPhone. Speaking of Apple, if you want to catch up on all the rumors and leaks surrounding the next generation of iPhones following Epic Games Stores’s mobile release, see our guide to everything we know about the iPhone 16 series. Or, if you’re more of a Samsung fan, we also have a guide on how to download the Epic Games Store on Android.