This turnaround is a big change, not just for Epic Games and Apple, but for the entire world of mobile apps.
It’s official, Fortnite is making its official return to the iPhone in 2024 (the game was pulled from the App Store). And you know what? All this thanks to a 180-degree turnaround in Apple’s policies to comply with new European Union regulations.
Epic Games, the publisher behind Fortnite, has announced that they will be launching their own app store on iPhone, similar to what they did on Android.
The news comes after a long legal battle between Epic Games, Apple and Google over the famous App Store and Play Store Commission.
Indeed, Apple has just revised its App Store policy. Now they are leaving the door open for third-party app stores on iOS devices. This is a big change from earlier, where only the Apple App Store was allowed, with people grumbling because of the commission.
Epic Games wastes no time
Epic Games wastes no time and Announces plans to launch its own alternative app store on the iPhone. This means they will be able to offer Fortnite directly to iPhone users, without going through the App Store and paying Apple’s coveted commission.
Until now, only indirect means allowed you to play Fortnite on iPhone, such as cloud gaming.
For Fortnite fans, this is great news! After being deprived of the game on the iPhone due to a conflict on the commission, they will finally be able to return to action. Epic Games offers them a new way to play Fortnite directly through their alternative store.
Fortnite’s return may inspire other developers to follow the same path
