"Epic Games' Expanding Influence: From Free Games to European iOS Storefront"
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The Epic Games Store gave away over $2,000 worth of games in 2023, with 86 games totaling a recommended retail price of $2,055 and over 580 million downloads. Despite reaching 75 million monthly active users and a 16% rise in player spending to $950 million, the store is still not profitable, aiming to grow through strategies like free giveaways, exclusive games, and an 88/12 revenue split for developers.
- Epic Games Store Gave Away $2,000 Worth of Games in 2023 IGN
- Epic plans to launch its own iOS storefront in the EU this year Engadget
- Epic Games Store sees $950 million in PC game sales over 2023 GamesIndustry.biz
- Apple unbanned Epic so it can make an iOS games store in the EU The Verge
- Epic secures iOS developer account, Europe mobile store and Fortnite launch this year Eurogamer.net
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