After a long four-year absence, Epic Games has launched a new mobile store, allowing iOS users in Europe to download Fortnite once again. However, the new mobile version is currently only accessible to users located in the European Union.
Android users, on the other hand, can easily access mobile Fortnite from anywhere, marking a significant expansion for the game. This development comes just ahead of the new Fortnite season that features a collaboration with Marvel, set to start on August 16.
While Fortnite is technically available for iOS, it is restricted to players in the EU due to ongoing legal disputes between Epic Games and Apple. The two companies have been embroiled in litigation over Epic’s desire to create a competing app store, which has limited iOS users’ access to third-party applications until now.
The recent implementation of the EU’s Digital Markets Act requires major tech companies like Apple to provide greater access to rival services, paving the way for this mobile revival.
As for whether U.S. iOS users will soon gain access to Fortnite mobile, only time will tell. In the meantime, if you’re an Android user or an iOS user in Europe interested in downloading Fortnite through the new Epic Games Store, the process is straightforward.
Epic has its own mobile app, similar to Steam, where users can download their games. For Android and EU users, visiting store.epicgames.com and scanning the QR code available on the page will direct them to the installation page.
Detailed instructions for downloading the Epic Games app are also provided on their website, specifically for both EU iOS users and Android users. Additionally, parents can enable parental controls on devices to ensure safe gaming experiences for their children.