Fortnite Returns to U.S. Apple App Store

Fortnite has triumphantly returned to the U.S. Apple App Store, delighting iPhone and iPad users who have been eagerly awaiting its comeback. Epic Games announced this exciting news through a celebratory post on X/Twitter, signaling the end of a five-year wait for mobile gamers to dive back into the action-packed world of its renowned battle royale game. The newly revived Fortnite iOS store page retains its original charm from 2020, but now proudly declares, "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 encounter difficulties finding Fortnite through the App Store's search function at the moment, Epic assures that this will be rectified "soon." In the interim, you can access its revived store page by clicking here. For players in the E.U., the game is also available for download on the Epic Games Store and AltStore.

The reintroduction of Fortnite on iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad marks the resolution of a significant conflict between Epic and Apple. The tension began in August 2020, when both Google and Apple removed Fortnite from their digital stores following an update by Epic that reduced V-Bucks prices and introduced a direct payment system. Epic cited the "exorbitant" fees charged by Apple and Google as the reason for their bold move.

This decision sparked a prolonged legal battle, preventing Fortnite from appearing on official storefronts for millions of players. The situation changed in April when Epic CEO Tim Sweeney announced Fortnite's return to the iOS App Store in early May, following a ruling by a U.S. Federal District Court in California. However, a last-minute hiccup involving Apple's continued blocking delayed the return, but now, after five years, Fortnite is back on iOS devices.

Players downloading Fortnite on their Apple devices can now choose to buy V-Bucks either through the Epic Games Store or via in-app purchases. For instance, those opting for the 2,800 V-Bucks pack at $22.99 can send their payment directly to Epic, receiving $4.60 (20%) in return to use on other Epic offerings.

For more on Fortnite, you can explore Epic's Darth Vader AI bot, a collaboration with Star Wars that faced controversy when players discovered ways to make it say inappropriate language. Yesterday, the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic.