Epic Games has made a game-changing move in the mobile gaming world by launching the Epic Games App globally on Google Play Store as of January 20, 2026. Now you can message your Fortnite friends and keep your account secure—no more dealing with external APK files.

Here are the key details about this major update and the differences between the two Epic Games apps:

Two Apps, Two Unique Experiences

Epic Games offers Android users two different options. Check out the table below to decide which app suits your needs best:

Highlights of the New Features

1. Cross-Platform Text Chat

The chat feature, first released for iOS in December, is now available on Android. Whether you’re on Fortnite, the PC client, or the mobile app, you can start group chats and view your message history across all your devices.

2. Epic Authenticator (2FA)

No more need for third-party apps like Google Authenticator to keep your account secure. With the Epic Games app downloaded directly from Google Play, you can now manage two-factor authentication (2FA) with ease.

How to Download?

• For Social Features: Head to your phone’s app store (Google Play or App Store), search for "Epic Games", and install the official app in seconds.

• For Gaming: If you want to play Fortnite or Fall Guys, go to epicgames.com from your Android browser and download the Epic Games Store app as an APK file.