Summary
Fortnite is available again on Apple's app store in the US after being removed almost five years ago. The game had been taken down because its developer, Epic Games, set up its own payment system, bypassing Apple's fees. This led to a legal dispute between Epic Games and Apple.
Key Facts
- Fortnite is back on the US Apple app store after nearly five years.
- The game was removed in August 2020 because Epic Games created its own in-app payment system, avoiding Apple’s 30% fee.
- This action led to a legal battle between Epic Games and Apple, with claims of unfair fees and a monopoly.
- Fortnite is also available on the Epic Games Store and AltStore in the European Union.
- Last January, Fortnite returned to the EU app store due to new competition laws.
- Fortnite has about 400 million registered players worldwide.
- The game is known for its online battle royale mode, where up to 100 players fight to be the last one standing.
