The Epic Games Store arrives on iPad in the EU

The Epic Games Store has arrived on the iPad for users in the European Union, making games like Fortnite and Fall Guys available to play from the device.

The launch comes as part of Monday’s iPadOS 18 update, which lets EU users download apps from third-party app stores on the iPad. The Epic Games Store — and several other alternative app marketplaces — launched on the iPhone in the EU last month.

After designating iPadOS as a “gatekeeper” service under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in April, the EU gave Apple six months to comply with the regulations. Just like on the iPhone, Apple is required to let iPad users in the EU select their default browser and uninstall built-in apps.

Along with the Epic Games Store, the third-party marketplace AltStore PAL (which now costs nothing to download) has arrived on the iPad, offering access to the retro Nintendo game emulator Delta and more.