Epic Games announces long-term partnership with Telefónica

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Epic Games and Telefónica aims to create a more competitive ecosystem for Android players.
The Epic Games Store and Fortnite will both be pre-installed on compatible Android devices in Spain, the UK, Germany, and Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Epic Games plans to make third-party games accessible on the Epic Games Store starting next year.

As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, I can’t help but be thrilled about this latest partnership between Epic Games and Telefónica. As someone who has spent countless hours on Fortnite and other popular games, the prospect of having these games pre-installed on my Android device is nothing short of a dream come true.

Epic Games, known for its hit game Fortnite, has revealed a significant multi-year agreement with global telecommunications leader Telefónica. The goal is to make Fortnite and the Epic Games Store more convenient for users. This partnership involves pre-installing both Fortnite and the Epic Games Store on Android devices compatible with Telefónica’s network, offering a seamless experience right out of the box.

Epic Games and Telefónica’s partnership aims to create a more competitive ecosystem for Android users

Today, it’s been revealed that Epic Games has entered a partnership with Telefónica, as announced through X (previously known as Twitter) and their official website. According to the announcement, starting from now, all new Android devices within Telefónica’s network will come pre-installed with both the Epic Games Store and Fortnite. The Epic Games Store made its global debut on Android and iOS on August 16, 2024.

starting now, the Epic Games Store is automatically installed on Android devices from Telefónica in Spain, UK, Germany, Mexico, and Latin American countries that speak Spanish. This means gamers can avoid Google’s confusing warnings and quickly start playing Fortnite without delay. We’re actively seeking partnerships with…
— Epic Games Newsroom (@EpicNewsroom) December 12, 2024

This extended collaboration seeks to simplify the play of games such as Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League Sideswipe (which was temporarily removed from global Google Play Store and European App Store on August 23, 2024), and more for Android users living in Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Latin American countries where Spanish is spoken.

Users can expect additional benefits from this collab starting next year

Previously, Epic Games and Telefónica have teamed up on a project. During the global pandemic, they jointly developed a distinctive interactive music event within Fortnite, featuring the O2 Arena. Additionally, Telefónica was the pioneer in implementing Direct Carrier Billing as an option in the Epic Games Store.

By teaming up with Epic Games, we deepen our bond and move a step closer to providing top-notch, user-friendly, and cutting-edge digital experiences for our customers.
Lorena Senador-Gómez Lázaro, Telefónica’s Director of Partnerships and Devices

In the upcoming year, both companies have set goals and aim to strengthen their alliance to offer enhanced advantages to mobile gamers within the Telefónica network. This cooperation will enable third-party games to be available on the Epic Games Store from 2025 onwards. As mentioned by Michael Modon, Senior Director of Growth Partnerships at Epic Games, this means that users can soon enjoy third-party games directly on their Android devices.

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