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 this may solely be out there for international locations within the European Union (EU).
Bear in mind Fortnite on iOS?
How bout we deliver that again.
Later this yr Fortnite will return in Europe on iOS via the @EpicGames Retailer.
(shoutout DMA – an necessary new legislation within the EU making this attainable). @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 attainable for 2 causes: Apple introduced at this time 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 beneath the revised EU app retailer coverage. Apple partly revised these app retailer insurance policies due to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Epic Video games CEO Tim Sweeney previously mentioned in his put up at this time that his firm plans to launch the Epic Video games Retailer on Android and iOS with the corporate’s final objective to turn out to be 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 wished to play it on a smartphone or pill needed to stream the sport on both Xbox Cloud Gaming or Nvidia GeForce Now.
After all, 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 sport streaming companies like Microsoft and Nvidia’s merchandise, maybe one or each of those corporations will quickly launch a local iOS app in different international locations, much like what the Google Play Retailer affords.
Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You’ll be able to observe her on Twitter @TayNixster.