Fortnite on Hold: Epic Games’ Battle with Apple Continues
Fans of Fortnite on iPhones and iPads, hold your horses! The popular game remains unavailable on the App Store due to the ongoing fight between Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, and Apple.
Here’s a quick recap:
- The fight is about money: Epic Games is unhappy with the 30% fee Apple charges developers for in-app purchases, like buying new characters or outfits in Fortnite. They believe this fee is too high.
- Epic tried to go around the system: In response, Epic introduced a way for players to buy things directly within Fortnite, avoiding Apple’s fee.
- Apple wasn’t happy: Apple saw this as a violation of their App Store rules and removed Fortnite from the store.
- The battle goes to court: Both companies are now in court, arguing their case to a judge.
What does this mean for you?
- Existing players: If you already have Fortnite downloaded on your iPhone or iPad, you can still play it, but you won’t receive any new updates or bug fixes.
- New players: Unfortunately, you cannot download Fortnite on your Apple device anymore.
The future of Fortnite on iOS is uncertain. It depends on the outcome of the court case.
What can you do?
- Stay informed: Keep an eye on news articles or gaming websites to see if there are any updates on the situation.
- Explore other options: If you’re looking for a game to play on your iPhone or iPad, there are many other great options available in the App Store.
- Be patient: Hopefully, this situation will be resolved eventually, and Fortnite fans on iOS devices can get back to enjoying the game.