Summary
Epic Games has announced thatFortniteis now available on iOS devices in the United States App Store.Fortniteis currently in the middle of itsStar Wars-themed Galactic Battle mini-season, which has added iconic characters like Emperor Palpatine, Mace Windu, General Grievous, and Jar Jar Binks to the game.
Epic Games got into a legal dispute with Apple in 2020, which resulted in the game being removed from the App Store on iOS devices. The court recently ruled in Epic Games' favor, which resulted in the company submittingFortniteto Apple so it could be added to the App Store once more. Unfortunately,Apple decided to blockFortnitefrom returning, which resulted in the battle royale being unavailable on iOS devices worldwide, where it was previously only unavailable in the United States. The move upset many fans who were eagerly awaiting the return ofFortniteon iOS devices.
In a recent post on Twitter, Epic Games announced thatFortnitehas returned to the App Store in the United States, which means players can now download it on their iOS devices. The post also said that players in the European Union will be able to download the game once again very soon. The news came shortly after ajudge asked Apple to explain why it had blockedFortnitefrom returning to the App Store after the court’s recent ruling. While many fans believed the popular battle royale would inevitably return to the platform, its sudden arrival shocked and delighted a large portion of the community, with many people welcomingFortniteback with enthusiasm.
Fortnite Is Available on iOS Devices in the United States
Some players noted that they’re excited to jump intoFortnite’s Galactic Battle season, as some people only have access to the battle royale through their mobile devices.Star Warsfans seem to be enjoying the season, though some gamers have criticized the amount of XP players need to earn in order to complete the battle pass and purchase the Darth Jar Jar cosmetics in the game’s Item Shop.
Epic Games seems to be in another legal dispute, asthe organization SAG-AFTRA is suingFortnitefor its use of AI. The battle royale recently released an AI version of the Sith Lord Darth Vader, which allows him to join a player’s squad and have fully-voiced conversations. While this has led to plenty of interesting clips on the internet, its overall reception within the community has been somewhat mixed. With the game finally returning to iOS devices and more content on the way, many fans are feeling optimistic about the future ofFortnite.
