Fortnite Returns to U.S. Apple App Store

The long-awaited return of Fortnite to the U.S. Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad users is finally here. Developer Epic Games announced this exciting news through a post on X/Twitter, thrilling mobile gaming fans who have been eager to dive back into the immensely popular battle royale game after a five-year hiatus. The Fortnite iOS store page has made a comeback, mirroring its appearance from the day it was removed in 2020, but now boasts a new 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

At the time of this article’s publication, some U.S. Apple users might encounter difficulties finding Fortnite through the App Store search function, but Epic assures that this will be resolved “soon.” In the meantime, you can access its revived store page by clicking here. For gamers in the E.U., Fortnite is also available for download via the Epic Games Store and AltStore.

The return of Fortnite to iOS devices such as the iPhone and iPad marks the resolution of much of the conflict between Epic and Apple. The saga began in August 2020 when both Google and Apple removed Fortnite from their digital stores following an update from Epic that reduced the price of V-Bucks and introduced a direct payment system. Epic argued that this move was in response to what they deemed “exorbitant” store fees imposed by Apple and Google.

This led to a prolonged legal battle that kept Fortnite off official storefronts, affecting millions of players who enjoyed the game on Apple and Google platforms. The tide turned 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. Despite a delay due to continued opposition from Apple, Fortnite is now back on iOS devices after five years.

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 pay directly to Epic, receiving a 20% rebate, equivalent to $4.60, which can be used on other Epic offerings.

For more details on Fortnite, check out Epic’s Darth Vader AI bot. This collaboration with Star Wars has stirred some controversy, as players discovered a way to make it say profanity. Additionally, the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic just yesterday.