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 accessible for nations in the European Union (EU).
Keep in mind Fortnite on iOS?
How bout we deliver that again.
Later this yr Fortnite will return in Europe on iOS by the @EpicGames Retailer.
(shoutout DMA – an vital new regulation in 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 through the Epic Video games Retailer. This can be made attainable for 2 causes: Apple introduced immediately 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 underneath the revised EU app retailer coverage. Apple partly revised these app retailer insurance policies thanks to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Epic Video games CEO Tim Sweeney previously mentioned in his put up immediately that his firm plans to launch the Epic Video games Retailer on Android and iOS with the corporate’s final objective to change 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 in opposition to each Apple and Google with various outcomes. Prior to Fortnite being re-launched on iOS, those that wished to play it on a smartphone or pill had to stream the sport on both Xbox Cloud Gaming or Nvidia GeForce Now.
In fact, these not in the European Union will nonetheless be restricted to this till additional discover. But 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 firms will quickly launch a local iOS app in different nations, related to what the Google Play Retailer affords.
Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You possibly can comply with her on Twitter @TayNixster.