Fortnite Returns to iPhone After 3.5 Years

by Annabelle Stephenson
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on 29 January 2024

Fortnite powraca na iPhone’a po 3,5 latach

Apple recently removed Fortnite from its App Store in 2020 due to Epic Games’ attempts to bypass platform fees. Now, 3.5 years later, this popular battle royale game will finally make its way back to the iPhone “soon this year.”

Apple has recently updated many of its terms and services, allowing for streaming gaming services on the iOS platform, along with several other changes resulting from EU regulations. This will enable Epic Games to restore Fortnite on iOS, as announced by the developers on Twitter:

“Do you remember Fortnite on iOS? What if we bring it back? Soon Fortnite will return to iOS in Europe through the @EpicGames store. All thanks to the new significant law – DMA – introduced by the EU. @Apple, the whole world is watching.”

Fortnite gained immense popularity when it was removed from the Apple App Store in 2020. Since then, the game has continued to grow, making it interesting to observe the response of iOS users when Fortnite finally returns to the platform.

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FAQ Section based on the main topics and information presented in the article:

Q: Why was Fortnite removed from the App Store?
A: Fortnite was removed from the App Store by Apple in 2020 in response to Epic Games’ attempts to bypass platform fees.

Q: When will Fortnite return to iOS?
A: The developers, Epic Games, announced on Twitter that Fortnite will return to the iOS platform “soon this year.”

Q: What changes did Apple make that allowed Fortnite to be restored on iOS?
A: Apple updated its terms and services, enabling streaming gaming services on the iOS platform in accordance with EU regulations.

Q: How did Epic Games contribute to the restoration of Fortnite on iOS?
A: Epic Games utilized the new DMA law introduced by the EU to re-release Fortnite on iOS.

Q: How popular is Fortnite?
A: Fortnite gained immense popularity and continued to grow since its removal from the App Store in 2020.

Glossary:

– Fortnite: A popular battle royale game.
– App Store: An application store for iOS.
– Epic Games: The company that develops and publishes Fortnite.
– DMA: Abbreviation for Digital Markets Act, which introduces new regulations for digital platforms.