Epic Games launched its app store for Apple's iPhone in Japan in May, but the platform does not yet offer titles from local Japanese developers. [1]
A recent Japanese law requires Apple to allow third-party app stores, opening the door for rivals to sell apps on iPhones in the country. [1] But hurdles remain for broader adoption by Japanese developers, and local video game companies have been reluctant to list their titles on Epic's store. [1]
The launch puts Epic in one of the world's biggest gaming markets, but the absence of Japanese-made games means the store is starting without the local catalog that could help draw users. [1] Epic has not said when more Japanese developers might join the platform. [1]
