The battle between Apple and Epic Games just took a surprising turn. Five years after Fortnite was kicked out of the App Store, it’s back. This comeback is a big deal – it shows Apple is willing to bend its rules.
The whole drama started in 2020 when Epic Games tried to sneak in a new payment system for Fortnite. Apple didn’t like this and removed the game from the App Store. Epic Games fought back, taking Apple to court. The legal battle was long and expensive, with hundreds of millions of dollars spent on lawyers and court fees.
What changed?
Epic Games won a crucial point – Apple had to allow developers to direct users to their own online stores. This was a big win for Epic, but the fight wasn’t over yet. Apple still had rules that made it hard for developers to communicate with users.
Epic Games went back to court, arguing that Apple was being unfair. The court agreed, and Apple was forced to change its rules. Now, developers can talk to users without restrictions or commissions.
we back fam https://t.co/X14bCXoylB
— Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) May 20, 2025
This decision might change how the App Store works. For now, Fortnite is back in the US App Store, but only through a Swedish developer account. It’s not available everywhere yet, but that might change soon. The game is already available in Europe through other app stores like the Epic Games Store and AltStore.
What’s next?
The return of Fortnite to the App Store is a significant move. It shows that even big companies like Apple can change their minds. The legal battle between Apple and Epic Games is far from over, but for now, Fortnite fans can celebrate. The game is back, and it might just be the start of something new.
