The great Fortnite hiatus on iOS is coming to an end. For years, fans of the battle royale titan have been locked out of playing on their iPhones and iPads due to the massive legal fallout between Epic Games and Apple. Now, a new era is dawning.
The recent enactment of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union has fundamentally altered the landscape of mobile app distribution. Apple is now legally required to allow alternative app stores on its platform. Epic Games wasted no time in taking advantage of this change.
Epic Games has officially announced that it will be launching its own Epic Games Store on iOS within the EU. At the heart of this new store offering will be none other than Fortnite, the game that started it all. While the exact release date remains unconfirmed, the wheels are in motion.
This return isn't just about making a game available. It signals a significant shift in the power dynamics of the app economy. For players, it means being able to drop into the island from anywhere once again, with full cross-platform support and all the latest updates and live events.
Get ready to reunite with your favorite skins and emotes on the go. The fort is being rebuilt on iOS, and we will be here to update you on every new development as it happens. The countdown to the Fortnite iOS comeback has officially begun.