Epic Games Store launches on iPhone in Japan
The Epic Games Store has launched on iPhone in Japan following the implementation of the country's Mobile Software Competition Act. Epic is offering its own games, such as Fortnite and Rocket League Sideswipe, but not titles from other developers due to Apple's fees and reporting requirements. The company continues to work with regulators to challenge what it views as anticompetitive practices by Apple.
- ▪The launch follows Japan's Mobile Software Competition Act, which mandates support for alternative app stores and payment methods.
- ▪Epic is not including third-party apps due to Apple's 5% Core Technology Commission fee and transaction reporting requirements.
- ▪Apple requires a nine-step installation process for its App Store in Japan, which Epic claims creates barriers to competition.
- ▪Epic previously launched the store on iOS in the EU after the Digital Markets Act and relaunched in the US after a court ruling.
- ▪The legal conflict between Epic and Apple began in 2020 when Fortnite was removed from the App Store.
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Home News Epic Games Store launches on iPhone in Japan Epic will "continue to work with regulators to end anticompetive practices" following implementation of Japan's Mobile Software Competition Act Image credit: Epic Games <img alt="Sophie McEvoy avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/IMG_6233-copy.jpeg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="1483" height="1412" > News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer Published on May 1, 2026 Follow Epic Games The Epic Games Store is now available on iPhone in Japan, following the enactment of the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) in December 2025.
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