Fortnite Returns to U.S. Apple App Store

Fortnite has triumphantly returned to the U.S. Apple App Store, thrilling iPhone and iPad users who have eagerly awaited this moment for five years. Epic Games announced this exciting news through a post on X/Twitter, celebrating the re-entry of their beloved battle royale game into the mobile gaming arena. The Fortnite iOS store page now greets users with the jubilant message, "Fortnite is back!"

Fortnite is BACK on the App Store in the U.S. on iPhones and iPads... and on the Epic Games Store and AltStore in the E.U! It’ll show up in Search soon!

Get Fortnite on the App Store in the U.S. ➡️ https://t.co/HQu3pYCXFm pic.twitter.com/w74QPFFkOS

— Fortnite (@Fortnite) May 20, 2025

While some U.S. Apple users might initially face challenges locating Fortnite in the App Store, Epic assures that this will be resolved "soon." In the interim, you can access its revived store page by clicking here. European Union gamers can also now enjoy Fortnite, available for download via the Epic Games Store and AltStore.

The return of Fortnite to iOS devices marks the conclusion of a tumultuous chapter between Epic and Apple. The conflict ignited in August 2020 when both Google and Apple removed Fortnite from their stores following Epic's update, which reduced the price of V-Bucks and introduced a direct payment system. Epic's move was a direct protest against what they termed "exorbitant" fees imposed by Apple and Google.

This led to a protracted legal battle that kept Fortnite off official storefronts, leaving millions of players unable to enjoy the game on Apple and Google platforms. The saga shifted in April when Epic CEO Tim Sweeney announced Fortnite's return to the iOS App Store in early May, following a ruling from a U.S. Federal District Court in California. Despite a last-minute hiccup involving Apple's continued blocking, Fortnite has now returned to iOS devices after a five-year hiatus.

Players downloading Fortnite on their Apple devices can now opt to buy V-Bucks directly through the Epic Games Store or via in-app purchases. For instance, those purchasing the 2,800 V-Bucks pack for $22.99 can choose to pay Epic directly and receive $4.60 (or 20%) back, which can be used on other Epic offerings.

Fortnite V-Bucks purchase options. Image provided by Epic Games.

For more updates on Fortnite, delve into Epic's collaboration with Star Wars, featuring the Darth Vader AI bot. However, this integration hasn't been seamless, as players discovered ways to make the bot utter profanities. In response, the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic yesterday.