Can’t access Fortnite on your iPhone? Here’s why Epic Games is battling Apple

The ongoing battle between Epic Games and Apple has taken another dramatic turn, with Fortnite once again unavailable on iOS devices worldwide. Epic claims that Apple has blocked its submission to the App Store, preventing the game from returning to iPhones. However, Apple denies this, stating that it simply asked Epic to resubmit the app without including the U.S. storefront.

What’s happening with Fortnite on iOS?

Epic Games recently won a major court ruling against Apple, which forced the tech giant to allow third-party payment options in the App Store. Following this victory, Epic attempted to resubmit Fortnite to the U.S. App Store, but now claims that Apple blocked the submission, effectively keeping the game offline worldwide.

Apple, however, has refuted Epic’s claims, stating that it did not remove Fortnite from alternative distribution platforms in the European Union. Instead, Apple says it simply asked Epic to resubmit the app update without including the U.S. storefront, suggesting that the issue is specific to the U.S. App Store.

Epic vs. Apple: The legal battle continues

This dispute follows a recent court ruling in favor of Epic Games, where a U.S. judge found Apple in violation of a previous injunction. The ruling forced Apple to allow developers to offer alternative payment methods, a major win for Epic’s long-running fight against App Store policies.

Despite this legal victory, Epic’s attempt to bring Fortnite back to iOS has hit another roadblock. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has been vocal about the situation, even calling out Apple CEO Tim Cook on social media, urging Apple to allow Fortnite back onto iPhones.

What does this mean for Fortnite players?

For now, Fortnite remains unavailable on iOS devices worldwide, with no clear resolution in sight. Epic insists that Apple is blocking the game, while Apple maintains that it is simply following standard submission procedures.

Until the situation is resolved, Fortnite players on iPhones and iPads will have to wait for further updates from both companies.

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