After a prolonged absence, Fortnite has officially made its return to iPhone and other Apple devices. The popular battle royale game, which was removed from the App Store in August 2020 due to a high-profile dispute between Epic Games and Apple over app store policies and payment systems, is now available once again. The move, which comes after a protracted legal battle with Apple, marks the triumphant return of Fortnite to iOS devices in the region.
The Epic Games Store’s arrival on iOS is a direct result of the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which mandates that tech giants like Apple allow alternative app stores on their platforms. This legislation has paved the way for increased competition and consumer choice in the mobile app ecosystem.
“Today the Epic Games Store is available for download on iPhones in the European Union and on Android devices worldwide. The store is launching with Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe and the all-new Fall Guys for mobile, and we are working to enable all developers to launch their games and apps through the Epic Games Store in the future. We are also bringing our games to independent mobile stores including AltStore PAL today,” Epic Games wrote in its blog post.
Alongside Fortnite, the Epic Games Store is also offering other popular titles like Rocket League Sideswipe and Fall Guys. While the store is currently limited to EU users, Epic has expressed its intention to expand to other regions in the future.
