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Epic Games is partnering with Telefónica , one of the largest telecommunication provider in the world , to preinstall the Epic Games Store on all new compatible Android machine on its connection . Telefónica service Spain , the U.K. , Germany , and Latin America .

The party says the partnership will bring in the Epic Games Store to “ millions ” of phones , marking the first time the company ’s app store will be preinstalled on consumer devices .

Telefónica client will be able to easily download Fortnite , Fall Guys , and Rocket League Sideswipe . Epic tell users will be able to download third - company game in the future .

“ This strategic alliance aim to provide a more competitive ecosystem for Android players , gift them with a choice beyond the conventional app market place , ” Epic save in apress release .

The launching comes a yearafter a federal panel sidedwith Epic Games over Google in anantitrust case , wrapping up a three - class legal engagement between the companies . The jury found that Google ’s app storehouse and Google Play Billing system operated as an illegal monopoly .

In October , Judge James Donato publish his net ruling in the saga and detailed the waysGoogle has to changehow it operates its app store , ordering the company to unfold Google Play to rivals and give Android substance abuser more choice when it comes to download apps .

With today ’s announcement , Epic is bringing its biz storage to million of twist to challenge Google Play and the iOS App Store .

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Epic launched the Epic Games Storeback in August . The company pronounce at the time that it was working with developer to launch their games on the memory board in the future .

It ’s deserving noting that this is n’t the first time Epic has partner with Telefónica , as the carrier was the first telecommunications company to introduce Direct Carrier Billing in the Epic Games Store .

“ With this collaboration with Epic Games we strengthen our relationship and go one step further in delivering high - lineament , accessible , and innovative digital experience to our client , ” Lorena Itziar Senador - Gómez Lázaro , Telefónica ’s theatre director of Partnerships and Devices , suppose in the press liberation .