Epic Games has expanded its free weekly games program to mobile devices through its dedicated iOS and Android store. Players can claim complimentary titles every Thursday after creating a free Epic account and installing the Epic Games Store mobile app.
The mobile storefront launched with a curated library of games alongside weekly freebies, mirroring the success of Epic's PC free games initiative, which has run for several years. The platform also hosts mobile versions of major titles like Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sideswipe, giving players access to Epic's biggest franchises on smartphones and tablets.
Android users gain additional flexibility through emulation device support, expanding the app's accessibility beyond standard smartphone installation. The free games model remains one of Epic's most effective strategies for driving store adoption and engagement. By offering weekly freebies across both PC and mobile, Epic removes financial barriers to trying new titles and builds habit formation around checking the store regularly.
This mobile expansion reflects Epic's broader push to compete with Apple's App Store and Google Play by offering developers better revenue splits and players more choice. The company spent years fighting for direct distribution rights on iOS, and the launch of its own store represents a significant shift in how mobile gaming distribution works.
For players, the weekly free games program provides tangible value at no cost. The combination of free games, exclusive mobile versions of hit titles, and a larger curated catalog makes the Epic Games Store a compelling alternative to traditional app store browsing. Mobile gamers can now access the same free game strategy that made Epic's PC store popular, every Thursday without paying anything upfront.