Epic Games Store Pre-Installed on Telef ica Android Devices
Epic Games has partnered with Telef ica to pre-install the Epic Games Store on compatible Android devices across its network in Spain, the U.K., Germany, and Latin America. This marks the first time the Epic Games Store will be pre-installed on consumer devices, giving millions of users direct access to games like Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sideswipe. Epic plans to expand the store with third-party titles in the future.
This partnership aims to offer Android users an alternative to traditional app marketplaces, providing more choice in game downloads. This move follows a legal victory for Epic Games against Google in an antitrust case, where Google was ordered to open its Play Store to rivals. This pre-installation deal significantly challenges Google Play and the iOS App Store.
The collaboration builds upon a previous partnership where Telef ica was the first telecommunications company to implement Direct Carrier Billing in the Epic Games Store. This latest development strengthens the relationship between the two companies and aims to provide high-quality digital experiences to Telef ica customers. For more on alternative app stores, check out this article. You can also learn more about Google's vision for extended reality with Android XR. For insights into Google's AR glasses, see this article.