Epic Games launches iPhone app store in Japan, but without domestic games
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 00:02 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
Epic Games opened its first iPhone app store in Japan, offering a range of titles but notably lacking any games developed by Japanese studios. The move reflects Epic’s effort to expand its mobile footprint while highlighting challenges in securing local content. Source: Nikkei Asia.
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