It turns out that 'Epic Games Store' for iPhone is under development for release in the second half of 2024, and Fortnite will be able to be played on iPhone again
It has been revealed that Epic Games is preparing an iOS version of the game distribution platform ' Epic Games Store '. The iOS version of Epic Games Store is being prepared for release in the second half of 2024, and popular shooting games such as Fortnite will be playable on iOS devices.
Remember Fortnite on iOS?
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) January 25, 2024
How bout we bring that back.
Later this year Fortnite will return in Europe on iOS through the @EpicGames Store.
(shoutout DMA - an important new law in the EU making this possible). @Apple , the world is watching. pic.twitter.com/VdHWTe8i1c
Fortnite can be played not only on game consoles such as Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox, but also on PCs and smartphones. An iOS version of Fortnite has been available since the beginning of the service, but in August 2020, Apple rejected an update that included ``Epic Games' unique billing system that does not go through the App Store'', and the iOS version of Fortnite was released. Distribution has been stopped. This case has also evolved into a lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple.
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Even at the time of writing this article, it is still difficult to play Fortnite on iPhone and iPad. Meanwhile, on Thursday, January 25, 2024, Apple announced that it would ``allow third parties to establish application distribution platforms within the EU.'' Following this announcement, Epic Games announced plans to develop an iOS version of the Epic Games Store and make it possible to install games such as Fortnite.
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Specific development plans for the iOS version of Epic Games Store will be announced once details are finalized. In addition, Epic Games stated, ``We will continue to assert Apple's violation of law to courts and regulatory authorities,'' clarifying its confrontational stance with Apple.
Fortnite will return to iOS in Europe in 2024, distributed by the upcoming @EpicGames Store for iOS. Stay tuned for details as we figure out the regulatory timeline. We'll continue to argue to the courts and regulators that Apple is breaking the law. https://t.co/MHh6EGVinC
— Epic Games Newsroom (@EpicNewsroom) January 25, 2024
In addition, Apple is asking businesses that establish app distribution platforms for iOS to submit a standby credit of 1 million euros (approximately 160 million yen), but Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said. 'Epic Games was founded with a few thousand dollars that I earned mowing lawns. Apple was founded in a similar way,' he said. 'Apple is shameless for shutting down opportunities for a new generation of innovators.' , criticizing Apple's response.
Epic was founded with a few thousands dollars in funds - that I earned through mowing lawns. Apple was sinilar; later their first outside investor put in $250,000. Shame on Apple for shutting the doors to future computing opportunity for a new generation of innovators.
— Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) January 25, 2024
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