Storefront Shockwave: How the EU's DMA + Epic's Mobile Store Are Rewriting Web3 Game Distribution (2025)

The biggest unlock for web3 games in 2025 isn't a new chain-it's distribution. The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) has forced iOS to open to third-party stores, and Epic has seized the moment with a cross-platform storefront (PC + Android worldwide, iOS in the EU) and even fee relief. Combined with faster L2 infra and better live-ops design, this is reshaping go-to-market, retention, and monetization for web3 studios. [1][2][3][4][5]