Fortnite Returns to iOS in Europe, Distributed through Epic Games Store for iOS

Fortnite, the popular online video game, will be making a comeback on iOS in Europe in 2024, according to a recent announcement by Epic Games on Twitter. The game will be distributed through the upcoming Epic Games Store for iOS. While specific details regarding the launch date are yet to be announced, Epic Games has assured fans to stay tuned for further updates.

The decision to bring Fortnite back to iOS comes after Apple was compelled to allow users to download apps from alternative app stores due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which will come into effect in the European Union this year. This move has not been well-received by Apple, Epic Games, and other applications that have been involved in ongoing disputes with Apple regarding app taxes. CEO of Epic Games, Tim Sweeney, has referred to Apple’s plan as an “illegal anticompetitive scheme filled with additional downloading charges and new Apple taxes on payments they don’t process.” Despite Epic Games’ intention to continue fighting Apple in courts and with regulators, it seems this will not hinder Fortnite’s return to iOS. Since 2020, when Epic Games introduced direct payment options in its iOS and Android systems to avoid fees charged by Apple and Google, the game was officially removed from the App Store.

While Google faced legal consequences and lost the legal battle, Apple largely emerged victorious. In 2022, Fortnite was made available on Nvidia’s GeForce Now, but it could only be accessed through the Safari browser on iOS rather than as an official application.

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