A New Era for Fortnite: iOS Welcomes the Battle Royale Phenomenon
In a surprising turn of events, Fortnite, the popular battle royale game, is making a comeback on iOS after nearly four years, but only in select regions. This unexpected return is the result of a clash between Epic Games and Apple, where Epic Games CEO, Tim Sweeney, publicly criticized the tech giant as “deceptive.”
To comply with the requirements of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, Apple announced on its blog that it will now allow for the installation of external applications, known as ‘sideloading.’ For a long time, Apple opposed this practice due to potential security and privacy risks. However, the company had no choice but to comply with the Digital Markets Act’s demands, despite its own concerns.
In a statement announcing these changes, Phil Schiller, one of Apple’s board members, said: “The changes we are announcing today meet the requirements of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, while also helping protect EU users from the inevitable rise of privacy and security threats introduced by this regulation. Our priority remains creating the best, most secure experience possible for our users in the EU and around the world.”
These changes have paved the way for Fortnite’s return to the iOS platform in European regions through the Epic Games Store. Fortnite shared this news through a post on its official Fortnite account on the X platform.
“Do you remember Fortnite on iOS? How about its comeback?” reads the post. The social media post also includes a warning to Apple, to which the account appeals, saying, “Apple, the world is watching.”
FAQ:
1. In which regions is Fortnite returning to iOS?
Fortnite is returning to the iOS platform in select regions.
2. Why did Fortnite disappear from the iOS platform?
Fortnite disappeared from the iOS platform following a conflict between Epic Games and Apple, which resulted in public criticism from Epic Games CEO, Tim Sweeney.
3. Why is Apple allowing the installation of external applications?
Apple is allowing the installation of external applications, known as ‘sideloading’, in order to comply with the requirements of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act.
4. What were Apple’s concerns regarding ‘sideloading’?
Apple had concerns about potential security and privacy threats associated with ‘sideloading.’
5. What were Apple’s priorities in relation to implementing these changes?
Apple’s main priority is to create the best and most secure experience for users in both the European Union and worldwide.
6. How will Fortnite make its return to the iOS platform?
Fortnite will make its return to the iOS platform in European regions through the Epic Games Store.
7. What warning was included in Fortnite’s social media post?
The social media post included a warning to Apple that “the world is watching.”
Definitions:
1. Battle royale: A multiplayer game where numerous players compete against each other until the last standing player.
2. Sideloading: The installation of external applications on mobile devices, enabled in this case by Apple.
3. Epic Games Store: A digital game distribution platform managed by Epic Games.
Suggested Related Links:
1. Epic Games Store
2. Apple
The source of the article is from the blog mivalle.net.ar