Fortnite returns to the App Store worldwide on iPhone and iPad as Epic’s fight with Apple continues

by

Story Highlights

Fortnite is now available worldwide on the App Store for iPhone and iPad! This marks a significant victory for Epic Games in their ongoing dispute with Apple regarding App Store rules and how payments are processed.

You can unlock the Yeddy Outfit by leveling up in Fortnite

Epic Games announced that Fortnite will be back on May 19, 2026, and will include a new way to earn rewards. Players can unlock the Yeddy Outfit simply by playing and gaining experience. Epic Games also stated that this return is a direct result of the legal challenges Apple is currently facing around the world.

Fortnite is now available on the App Store for iPhones and iPads worldwide! 🌍 Play now and gain levels to unlock the exclusive Yeddy outfit.

Find out more here:

— Fortnite (@Fortnite) May 19, 2026

Epic predicts that governments worldwide may start to challenge Apple’s fees and rules for the App Store. We’re already seeing this happen in places like Japan, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, and Brazil is now taking action as well. Currently, Australia isn’t part of this global movement.

So, Epic says Apple is still sticking to rules they think are unfair. Basically, unless Apple changes how payments work, or a court steps in, it looks like Fortnite’s staying off iPhones and iPads in Australia. It’s frustrating as a player, honestly – I just want to play on the go!

In May 2025, Fortnite was once again available on the US App Store after being absent from iOS devices for almost five years. However, Apple briefly stopped accepting new versions of the game from Epic Games right after the initial return.

In August 2025, Epic Games won a significant legal case in Australia, which is bringing Fortnite closer to being available there again, though the process isn’t fully complete yet.

In December 2025, Fortnite made a big return to Android devices in the US after being unavailable for a while. Then, in March 2026, Epic Games and Google resolved their differences, which meant Fortnite could be downloaded through the Google Play Store worldwide again.

Read More

2026-05-19 16:11