The first third-party app store has arrived in Google Play as a result of the long-running antitrust lawsuit with Epic. Forcing Google to distribute third-party app stores in Google Play was one of several remedies imposed by Judge James Donato after Epic emerged victorious in 2023. The remedies also included lowering developer fees, mirroring Google Play apps in other app stores, and allowing developers to use alternative payment systems. Under the terms, Google would certify third-party app stores to allow users to install and use them with less friction, but it would not host them in Google Play. More will be added in the future, giving users the option to download much of the same content available in the Play Store.