Apple Blocks Fortnite on iPhones, Epic Games Hits a Wall Again
So here’s the latest in the ongoing tech drama—Apple has once again blocked Fortnite from running on iPhones, and Epic Games is not staying quiet about it. According to a statement made directly by Epic Games on their official Fortnite X (formerly Twitter) account, Apple has denied their submission to get Fortnite back on the App Store in the U.S., as well as on the Epic Games Store for iOS users in the European Union. That’s a major move, especially considering how long this feud between the two tech giants has been going on.
Let’s break this down: Fortnite had been absent from iOS devices for years due to legal disputes over Apple’s App Store policies and the infamous 30% revenue cut. Epic Games had tried to bypass that by introducing direct payments in Fortnite, leading Apple to ban the game altogether back in 2020. It was a huge moment in gaming and tech history that triggered a highly publicized legal battle. Fast forward to now, just when it seemed like things might be thawing, Epic submitted Fortnite once again for review—hoping to relaunch the title on iPhones through official channels.
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But instead of a warm welcome, Apple slammed the door. As of now, Fortnite remains blocked on iOS platforms. Epic has made it clear that until Apple lifts the ban, Fortnite will remain unavailable on iPhones across both the U.S. and EU markets. And for a game that boasts millions of users globally, that’s no small issue.
This move adds more tension to the long-standing war between Apple and Epic over app store control, competition, and digital marketplace freedoms. Apple has yet to comment on the matter, so we’re left waiting for their side of the story. But from Epic’s point of view, this is another deliberate roadblock in their fight to bring Fortnite—and fairer app practices—back to the mobile scene.
For now, iPhone users eager to play Fortnite are out of luck. We’ll have to watch and see how this latest clash unfolds. One thing’s clear though: this isn’t just about a game. It’s about control, market access, and who gets to set the rules in the digital world.
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