Fortnite’s departure from Google and Apple’s app stores has had a big impact on the game. Users could no longer officially download it on their phones or tablets. Epic Games, the studio behind the game, has been embroiled in a lawsuit against Apple for some time, but it looks like there’s good news for players.
Fortnite to return to Apple devices The game might finally be coming back to Apple devices. It will be available for iPhone and iPad again this year.
It was Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, who confirmed this on his Twitter account. Without giving too many details, it seems clear that Fortnite will be available for Apple devices, both iPhone and iPad, later this year. This is news that users have been waiting for a long time. It will most likely be released through the Epic Games Store, which will also be available on Apple devices this year. So, it will be an alternative store that will provide access to the game.
This is a result of changing regulations in Europe, forcing Apple to include other stores in its operating systems. One of them will be the Epic Games store, which will allow the game to be re-released on iOS and iPadOS.
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However, we will likely have to wait until the release of iOS 17, which will happen in the fall, for Fortnite and the Epic Games Store to be available on the operating system. This change will come into effect with the launch of the new operating system from Cupertino. So we’ll have to wait a few more months for it to become official.