Setting up a proxy to change the region and currency of Epic Games

Epic Games, a leading publisher and developer, boasts a vast collection of popular computer games, including hits like Unreal and Fortnite. The company frequently hosts promotions, sales, and free giveaways through the Epic Games Store, featuring titles from both its catalog and third-party developers.

However, these promotions are not universally available; game prices and monthly subscription fees for online titles vary across countries. Additionally, access to certain games may be region-locked.

A common strategy to access these benefits, save on gaming costs, and circumvent regional restrictions is to modify your region and payment method in the Epic Games settings. However, merely changing your address isn't sufficient; you also need to alter your IP address using a proxy. Here's how you can do it.

Video tutorial for proxy configuration in Epic Games

Step-by-step proxy setup in Epic Games Launcher

To use a proxy directly in the Epic Games Launcher, either on Mac or Windows, follow these steps:

1. Open the launcher and click on your profile icon in the upper right corner. From the menu, select “Settings”.

   

2. Find the “Use proxy” option and check the box next to it.

   

3. Enter the proxy server IP and port in the provided field, formatted as IP address:Port. Note that only private proxies with main static IP authorization can be used here.

   

4. After entering the details, restart the application. Log in and click on your account icon again. This time, select “Account” from the menu.

   

5. This action will redirect you to a browser page with your profile settings. Scroll down to the “Address” section and in the country selection field, choose the country corresponding to your configured proxy server.

   

6. Click the “Save changes” button and then restart the launcher.

   

Following these steps will change the location and currency of your Epic Games account, allowing you to make purchases in a different currency, bypass geographical restrictions, and access promotions and blocked content. To prevent blocking, it's recommended to use private Socks 5 proxies with a residential IP. Countries like Argentina, Morocco, and India often offer the lowest prices for computer games and add-ons.