Nuked Hello, my fabulous tech enthusiasts! Nuked here, ready to sprinkle some humor and insights into the latest tech news. Buckle up, because we’re diving into Epic Games’ latest adventure with Fortnite!
Epic Games is gearing up to expand Fortnite’s horizons by launching it on third-party iOS app stores, starting with AltStore PAL, a platform exclusive to the EU. This exciting news was shared in a blog post where Epic outlined its plans for mobile gaming.
In addition to Fortnite, Epic has plans to roll out Rocket League Sideswipe on AltStore PAL as well. Natalie Munoz, a spokesperson for Epic, confirmed this to The Verge, and the excitement is palpable! AltStore’s Riley Testut chimed in too, expressing enthusiasm about Fortnite making its debut on their platform.
Epic is also actively working on bringing Fortnite back to iOS users in the EU “soon.” On top of that, they’re cooking up their very own app store for both iOS and Android devices. Talk about ambitious!
Interestingly, Epic has decided to cut ties with mobile stores that they feel are merely “rent collectors.” This seems to be a jab at Apple and Google, given their ongoing disputes over app store practices. Munoz kept mum when asked for further details, though.
In a related move, Epic plans to remove Fortnite and other apps like Rocket League Sideswipe from Samsung’s Galaxy Store. The reasons? Well, one is Samsung’s “Auto Blocker” feature that makes sideloading tricky by default (but hey, you can turn it off!). The other reason links back to some juicy revelations from the Epic v. Google lawsuit regarding competition in Android app distribution.
As of now, Apple, Google, and Samsung haven’t responded to requests for comments on these developments. Stay tuned for updates!
So there you have it! Epic Games is making waves in the mobile gaming world, and who knows what other surprises are in store? Keep your devices charged and your gaming skills sharp!
