Fortnite is officially making its return to iOS devices. After being unavailable for several years, Epic Games has confirmed that the popular battle royale game will be back on the platform later this year. This comeback follows a lengthy legal battle between Epic Games and Apple.
On May 1, Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney shared that Fortnite would be playable on iOS devices sometime the following week, though he didn’t provide a specific launch date. The news sparked excitement among fans, especially those who had been unable to access the game due to iOS being their sole gaming option.
The most recent update came through the official Fortnite X account (previously Twitter), where it was announced that Epic had sent the Fortnite app to Apple for approval in hopes of releasing it on the U.S. App Store.
To recall, Epic’s developer account with Apple was revoked in 2020 as tensions between the two companies intensified. In response to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) last year, which required Apple to allow the Epic Games Store to launch, Apple approved a developer account limited to the European Union. However, following last week’s U.S. court decision, it remained uncertain if Epic’s American developer account would receive similar treatment, especially since the judge’s ruling didn’t directly mention either Epic Games or Fortnite.
Here’s how to download Fortnite on iOS?
Although the exact steps for downloading Fortnite on iOS haven’t been officially confirmed, there are a few likely methods players might use to access the game. One potential approach is a direct installation through the App Store, now that the legal restrictions have been removed.
