Fortnite Returns to iOS Thanks to Epic Games Store

by Annabelle Stephenson
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on 25 January 2024

After a long and tedious battle between Epic Games and Apple, Fortnite will be making a comeback on iOS devices in Europe later this year. While the game has been available on other platforms, iOS was excluded in 2020 after Epic decided to bypass Apple and Google’s commission by introducing its own in-app payment system.

However, now, after nearly four years, Epic Games is finally achieving success in its endeavor. Thanks to a new law introduced in Europe known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the company will be able to re-release Fortnite on iOS. This means that the Epic Games Store will create its own application through which players can download the game.

The exact release date for Fortnite on iOS has not yet been confirmed. However, this small victory for Epic Games marks the beginning of a long process in fighting Apple’s monopolistic approach to app management on its devices. Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, expressed the company’s determination to continue advocating for openness and increased competition in the market through a tweet.

FAQ

1. What is the fight between Epic Games and Apple regarding Fortnite all about?
– Epic Games decided to bypass Apple and Google’s commission by introducing its own in-app payment system in Fortnite, which resulted in the game being excluded from iOS.

2. When will Fortnite be available on iOS devices in Europe?
– The exact release date has not been determined yet.

3. What new law in Europe will enable the return of Fortnite to iOS?
– The Digital Markets Act (DMA) introduced in Europe will allow the re-release of Fortnite on iOS devices.

4. Will Epic Games Store create its own application to download the game?
– Yes, Epic Games Store will create its own application through which players can download Fortnite on iOS devices.

5. Will Fortnite return to the US market and other regions?
– The answer to this question is still unknown as Apple continues to adhere to its rules that restrict developers from releasing apps and stores outside of their own ecosystem.

Definitions

– Epic Games: A company involved in the production and publishing of computer games, creators of Fortnite.
– iOS: An operating system developed by Apple, used in mobile devices such as iPhone and iPad.
– Digital Markets Act (DMA): A new law introduced in Europe aimed at regulating digital markets and protecting competition.