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 chat with your Fortnite friends and keep your account secure without dealing with external APK files.

Here’s what you need to know 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 best suits your needs:

Highlight Features

1. Cross-Platform Text Chat

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

2. Epic Authenticator (2FA)

To keep your account secure, you no longer need third-party apps like Google Authenticator. You can now manage two-factor authentication (2FA) directly from the Epic Games app downloaded via Google Play.

How to Download?

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

• To Play Games: If you want to play Fortnite or Fall Guys, head to epicgames.com on your Android browser to download the Epic Games Store app as an APK.