Fortnite Returns to U.S. Apple App Store

The highly anticipated return of Fortnite to the U.S. Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad users is finally here. Epic Games announced this exciting news with a celebratory post on X/Twitter, signaling the end of a long wait for mobile gamers eager to dive back into the battle royale sensation. The Fortnite iOS store page has returned to its pre-2020 state, with a refreshed description that proudly declares: "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

Although some U.S. Apple users might initially struggle to find Fortnite through the App Store's search function, Epic has assured that this issue will be resolved "soon." In the meantime, you can access its revived store page by clicking here. For those in the E.U., Fortnite is also available for download via the Epic Games Store and AltStore.

The return of Fortnite to iOS devices marks the conclusion of a significant conflict between Epic and Apple. The drama began in August 2020, when both Google and Apple removed Fortnite from their digital stores after Epic introduced an update that lowered V-Bucks prices and implemented a direct payment system. Epic justified this move as a stand against what they described as "exorbitant" store fees imposed by Apple and Google.

The ensuing legal battle lasted years and prevented Fortnite from being available on official storefronts, leaving millions of players unable to access the game on their Apple and Google devices. The situation shifted in April when Epic CEO Tim Sweeney announced that Fortnite would return to the iOS App Store in early May, following a ruling by a U.S. Federal District Court in California. A last-minute hiccup involving continued blocking by Apple delayed the return, but now, after a five-year hiatus, Fortnite is once again accessible on iOS devices.

Players who download Fortnite on their Apple phones or tablets can now purchase 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 choose to pay Epic directly, receiving $4.60 (or 20%) back to use on other Epic offerings.

Fortnite V-Bucks purchase options. Image provided by Epic Games.

For more on Fortnite, check out the details on Epic's Darth Vader AI bot, a Star Wars collaboration that stirred controversy when players discovered a way to make it swear. The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic yesterday over this issue.