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| Published On Jun 25, 2024 9:10 am CEST | By Simon Hayes

Epic Games Moves Closer to Bringing Fortnite Mobile Back to iOS

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Due to a legal dispute between Epic Games and Apple, Fortnite Mobile was removed from iOS for four years, but it could soon return. The disagreement that resulted in its removal from Apple’s App Store appears to be getting resolved, based on recent events.

An established Fortnite community source, ShiinaBR, claims that Epic Games has taken action to synchronize V-Bucks transactions across Apple and other devices. This action suggests that a possible settlement is close at hand and addresses a fundamental problem at the heart of the litigation.

Impact on Fortnite’s Revenue Model

The problem started when Epic Games’ V-Bucks purchasing mechanism clashed with Apple’s internal system, which resulted in the removal of the game from iOS. Even with legal obstacles, there seems to be new life in the hopes of getting Fortnite Mobile back on iOS devices.

With Fortnite being a free-to-play game, the option to buy V-Bucks is essential to Epic Games’ bottom line. The most recent changes portend a bright future for Fortnite on mobile devices and give hope to all players, especially those who haven’t been able to play since August 2020.

Simon Hayes

Simon is a freelance writer who since a young age has been passionate about nothing but gaming. His favorite games are League of Legends and Counter Strike. Simon holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and is now working remotely while traveling the world.