Fortnite has triumphantly reappeared on the U.S. Apple App Store, delighting iPhone and iPad users.
Epic Games, the developer, announced the exciting return through a post on X/Twitter, thrilling mobile gamers with the news that they can dive back into the iconic battle royale game after a five-year absence. The Fortnite iOS store page has been restored to its 2020 glory, now featuring a bold new opening: “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!
— Fortnite (@Fortnite) May 20, 2025
Get Fortnite on the App Store in the U.S. ➡️ https://t.co/HQu3pYCXFm pic.twitter.com/w74QPFFkOS
At the time of this report, some U.S. Apple users may face challenges finding Fortnite via the App Store search, though Epic assures this will be resolved “soon.” For now, you can visit its revitalized store page directly. In the E.U., Fortnite is also available for download through the Epic Games Store and AltStore.
Fortnite’s return to iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads, marks the resolution of a long-standing feud between Epic and Apple. The conflict began in August 2020 when Apple and Google pulled Fortnite from their digital storefronts after Epic introduced an update that lowered V-Bucks prices and implemented a direct payment system. Epic cited “exorbitant” store fees charged by Apple and Google as the reason for its bold move.
A protracted legal battle ensued, keeping Fortnite off official storefronts for millions of players who once enjoyed it on Apple and Google Play. In April, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney announced Fortnite’s planned return to the iOS App Store in early May, following a ruling from a U.S. Federal District Court in California. Despite delays due to Apple’s continued restrictions, Fortnite is now officially back on iOS after five years.
Players downloading Fortnite on Apple devices can now purchase V-Bucks through the Epic Games Store or in-app purchases. For instance, those opting for the 2,800 V-Bucks pack priced at $22.99 can pay Epic directly, receiving $4.60 (20%) back to use on other Epic offerings.
For more Fortnite news, check out Epic’s Darth Vader AI bot, a Star Wars collaboration that sparked controversy when players discovered how to make it say “f**k.” Yesterday, the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic.
