India, Jan. 21 -- Epic Games has expanded its mobile ecosystem with the global launch of the Epic Games app on Google Play, giving Android users easier access to cross-platform communication and account security tools. Announced on January 20, 2026, the rollout also includes an update to the Epic Games Store mobile app on Android, which now supports the same text chat experience introduced on iOS late last year.

The update may look modest at first glance, but it targets two everyday needs for online players: staying connected with friends, and protecting gaming accounts across devices.

Unlike the Epic Games Store, the newly launched Epic Games app is designed as a companion tool. It focuses on social interaction and account safety acros...