Fortnite's Big Comeback to iPhones

The popular game Fortnite is back on iPhones in the US. This is a big deal because it had been missing from the App Store for nearly five years. The reason for its return is a recent court ruling that changed the rules for app stores. This ruling stopped Apple from taking a cut of purchases made outside of apps. So, now Fortnite can be downloaded again from the App Store. Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, had a big fight with Apple. It all started when Epic added its own payment system to Fortnite, which broke Apple's rules. This led to Fortnite being removed from the App Store. But after a major court decision, things changed. The judge's ruling forced Apple to allow apps to use their own payment systems without Apple taking a fee. Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, had some interesting things to say after the ruling. He proposed a "peace deal" with Apple. He suggested that if Apple made the court's ruling global, Epic would bring Fortnite back to the App Store worldwide and drop all legal fights. This could mean big changes for how apps work on different platforms. There was some drama leading up to Fortnite's return. Epic tried to submit the app to the App Store using a different developer account. Apple initially blocked this, but things got sorted out quickly. A judge even got involved, pushing Apple to review Fortnite's submission. Now, Fortnite is back, and it looks like the legal battles are over, at least for now. Epic Games is also trying to get more people to use their payment system. They are offering a 20% bonus for using Epic's payment method in Fortnite, Rocket League, or Fall Guys. This bonus can be used for other purchases in their games or on the Epic Games Store. It's a smart move to attract more users and encourage them to stick with Epic's services. The iOS version of Fortnite that just came out has a small initial download. After opening the app, it downloads the rest of the game. For some users, this additional download was around 12. 95GB. This is something to keep in mind if you're planning to download the game on your iPhone. Fortnite also recently launched a new season with a Star Wars theme. This is exciting for fans of both Fortnite and Star Wars. It shows how the game keeps evolving and adding new content to keep players engaged.