Fortnite iPhone relaunch: Epic games brings popular battle royale game back to Apple devices

Fortnite to come back on Apple app store: "Fortnite players, get ready! The well-liked battle royale game is finally returning to the iPhone after a lengthy wait. Gamers who have been excitedly awaiting the game's comeback to Apple devices have been rocked by the news.

iPhone users were unable to access the game due to the spat between Epic Games and Apple, but it appears that the chapter is coming to an end. Fans are excitedly awaiting the relaunch, which is quickly approaching.

How does this affect iPhone users, and when can they anticipate returning to Fortnite? Let's examine the specifics and see what fans can expect.

Fortnite returns to the Apple store soon

Fortnite expected to come on Apple stores by end of May | Credit: Epic Games

Fortnite will make a comeback to iPhones in the US after a nearly five-year hiatus, and the relaunch may occur as soon as a few days from now. In response to a recent court decision that alters Apple's policy regarding third-party purchases, Epic Games, the company behind the hugely popular battle royale game, is reintroducing Fortnite to the App Store.

Why was Fortnite removed from the Apple store?

Fortnite was taken off iOS in 2020 as a result of the legal dispute between Apple and Epic. A significant obstacle in the ongoing case has been removed, though, as a US judge has now ordered Apple to permit apps to link to external payment alternatives without collecting a fee.

Even while this decision allowed Fortnite to return, there was still a significant problem: Apple had closed Epic's US developer account during the initial fight. Whether Epic could technically resubmit Fortnite to the US App Store was called into question by this. However, Epic has recently discovered a solution. Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, stated that the company will apply for certification of Fortnite in the US via its Epic Games Sweden account.

In accordance with current EU rules, this account was first made in 2023 to facilitate the debut of Fortnite and the Epic Games Store in the EU. Sweeney claims that Apple needed an account situated in the EU for that procedure, and that same account will now assist Epic in reintroducing Fortnite to iPhones and iPads in the US.

Although the game has not yet been submitted to Apple's App Review, it is anticipated that the firm will do so shortly. Fortnite might be back on the App Store in a few days if the clearance process doesn't encounter any unforeseen delays.

After a nearly five-year absence, Fortnite is set to return to iPhones in the United States | Credit: Fortnite

For Fortnite enthusiasts, as well as the larger app industry, this development is a momentous occasion. Epic has fought for this right since 2020, and the new US court ruling means Apple can no longer prevent developers from directing players to other payment options. Additionally, Apple is unable to profit from those purchases made outside of the App Store.

Epic Games initially filed a lawsuit against Apple on antitrust grounds, claiming that the company's stringent App Store regulations had created a monopoly. The issue sparked a high-profile judicial struggle involving appeals, decisions, and international attention.

Fortnite is anticipated to return to iOS devices very soon, so fans who have been waiting impatiently to rejoin the action on their iPhone may soon be able to do so. By the end of this weekend, if everything goes according to plan, the game should be back in the App Store.

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