Fortnite Will Return to iOS, However Solely in Europe

Virtually 4 years after being faraway from the App Retailer, Epic Video games has introduced it’s bringing again the iOS model of Fortnite, however it will solely be out there for international locations within the European Union (EU).

Keep in mind Fortnite on iOS?

How bout we carry that again.

Later this 12 months Fortnite will return in Europe on iOS by the @EpicGames Retailer.
(shoutout DMA – an vital new regulation within the EU making this doable). @Apple, the world is watching. pic.twitter.com/VdHWTe8i1c

— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) January 25, 2024

A new post on the official Fortnite X/Twitter account reveals that the favored free-to-play battle royale can be launched on iOS by way of the Epic Video games Retailer. This can be made doable for 2 causes: Apple introduced at present that it has up to date its App Retailer insurance policies to appease EU regulators. Most notably, iPhone customers in that area can obtain apps from third-party app shops below the revised EU app retailer coverage. Apple partly revised these app retailer insurance policies because of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Epic Video games CEO Tim Sweeney previously mentioned in his put up at present that his firm plans to launch the Epic Video games Retailer on Android and iOS with the corporate’s final purpose to turn into the “#1 multi-platform software program retailer, on the muse of cost competitors, 0%-12% charges, and unique video games like Fortnite.”

Fortnite was faraway from the App Retailer and Google Play in August 2020 after Apple Epic rolled out a direct-pay system into the sport. Epic then pursued authorized motion towards each Apple and Google with various outcomes. Previous to Fortnite being re-launched on iOS, those that needed to play it on a smartphone or pill needed to stream the sport on both Xbox Cloud Gaming or Nvidia GeForce Now. 

In fact, these not within the European Union will nonetheless be restricted to this till additional discover. However with Apple additionally altering its app retailer insurance policies to make it simpler for recreation streaming companies like Microsoft and Nvidia’s merchandise, maybe one or each of those firms will quickly launch a local iOS app in different international locations, much like what the Google Play Retailer provides. 

Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You’ll be able to observe her on Twitter @TayNixster.