Fortnite Returns to U.S. Apple App Store

Fortnite has triumphantly returned to the U.S. Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad users, marking the end of a five-year absence. Epic Games announced the exciting news on X/Twitter, delighting mobile gamers who have been eagerly awaiting the return of this beloved battle royale game. The Fortnite iOS store page looks just as it did when it was removed in 2020, but now features a fresh 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

Although some U.S. Apple users might initially face challenges finding Fortnite through the App Store search, Epic assures that this will be resolved "soon." In the meantime, you can visit its revived store page by clicking here. For gamers in the E.U., Fortnite is now available for download on both the Epic Games Store and AltStore.

The return of Fortnite to iOS devices signifies the resolution of a long-standing dispute between Epic and Apple. The conflict began in August 2020 when both Google and Apple removed Fortnite from their digital stores following Epic's update that lowered the price of V-Bucks and introduced a direct payment system. Epic Games argued that this move was necessary due to what it deemed "exorbitant" store fees from Apple and Google.

The ensuing legal battle, which kept Fortnite off official storefronts, lasted for years. However, the situation shifted in April when Epic CEO Tim Sweeney announced Fortnite's planned return to the iOS App Store for early May, following a ruling by a U.S. Federal District Court in California. Despite a brief delay due to further issues with Apple, Fortnite is now back on iOS devices after five years.

Players downloading Fortnite on their Apple devices can now choose how to purchase V-Bucks, either through the Epic Games Store or via in-app purchases. For instance, opting for the 2,800 V-Bucks pack priced at $22.99 allows users to pay Epic directly, receiving a 20% credit ($4.60) to use on other Epic offerings.

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

For additional Fortnite updates, check out the controversy surrounding Epic's Darth Vader AI bot from the Star Wars collaboration, which has faced criticism after players found ways to make it swear. The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic regarding this issue.